Question Regarding Ed Visa And Debt

[themana]

Hello there. First time posting here.

I have serious intentions of coming over to Thailand next year to study, and possibly work once I obtain the certifications I am studying for. I have a friend I will be staying with that is a resident of Thailand and I am counting on being able to get an Education/Student visa with the help of this place: h$$p://tlslanguageschool.com/index.php (just replace the $ for t's to see the site).

Have any of you studied with this school before? Anyone that can vouch for it?

Also, the part of the query in the description to this post, does anyone know if having debt in one's country of origin is a factor when it comes to applying (and being approved!) for an educational visa in Thailand? I mean, I have plenty of funds at my disposal, so I'm not short on money, just worried that the fact that I owe a good deal of this money is gonna hinder my plans.

Input is appreciated. Many thanks!

[Maestro]

When you apply for the non-ED visa, the Thai consulate will not ask about your debts.

If you indicate for what certifications you plan to study, people who did the same course at the school about which you inquire will be able to tell you about their experience.

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Maestro

[themana]

When you apply for the non-ED visa, the Thai consulate will not ask about your debts.

If you indicate for what certifications you plan to study, people who did the same course at the school about which you inquire will be able to tell you about their experience.

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Maestro

Thank you very much for clearing that up about the debts. The courses I wish to take are first the Thai Language and Culture course ( to have a better grasp of the language, the people and culture as I settle in) and then once done with that, hopefully get an extension as I undertake the TEFL course so that I may later on get a work permit and change my visa type in order to work in Thailand.

[retiredusn]

When you apply for the non-ED visa, the Thai consulate will not ask about your debts.

If you indicate for what certifications you plan to study, people who did the same course at the school about which you inquire will be able to tell you about their experience.

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Maestro

Thank you very much for clearing that up about the debts. The courses I wish to take are first the Thai Language and Culture course ( to have a better grasp of the language, the people and culture as I settle in) and then once done with that, hopefully get an extension as I undertake the TEFL course so that I may later on get a work permit and change my visa type in order to work in Thailand.

It does matter if your debts are in relation to child support ect. as they can and do deny passports.

[themana]

When you apply for the non-ED visa, the Thai consulate will not ask about your debts.

If you indicate for what certifications you plan to study, people who did the same course at the school about which you inquire will be able to tell you about their experience.

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Maestro

Thank you very much for clearing that up about the debts. The courses I wish to take are first the Thai Language and Culture course ( to have a better grasp of the language, the people and culture as I settle in) and then once done with that, hopefully get an extension as I undertake the TEFL course so that I may later on get a work permit and change my visa type in order to work in Thailand.

It does matter if your debts are in relation to child support ect. as they can and do deny passports.

No, no, thankfully its nothing like that. Its a simple personal loan at the bank, not even anything like a mortgage. Around €14,000 or so.

[TerryLH]

You don't need a TEFL course to get a WP or a visa that allows you to teach.

The course could be helpful in showing you some basics about teaching.

[Maestro]

… Thai Language and Culture … the TEFL…

So, has anybody reading this topic done either of the above two courses at the TLS Language School and can tell themana how he liked it and if the school assisted with getting the non-Ed visa and subsequent extensions of stay?

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Maestro

[lopburi3]

As this seems to be asking a teaching question to visa forum readers and not finding much response will move to the teaching forum where more viewers are likely to have attended such classes.

[Scott]

If anyone has any experience with this situation, let us know.

[Ijustwannateach]

Actually, the best place for this is probably the Thai language forum where there is discussion about language-school related visas (and at least one sponsor who offers them)... the ED visa is not intended for teachers (or workers).