Both Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University have English language exams for prospective students.
IH Bangkok Chiang Mai’s experienced, skilled teachers can help you to prepare for the CU-TEP or TU-GET exams with:
- Intensive exam prep courses
- Revision (including practice tests)
- Part-time courses for students who have a long-term goal of acceptance to one of these top universities
What kind of exam is it?
- The CU-TEP is for undergraduate university students interested in studying at Chulalongkorn University’s graduate programs in English and International Studies.
What level do I need to be?
- Upper Intermediate
What does the exam consist of?
- Reading (70 minutes)
The reading section consists of 6-7 long passages and questions about the passages. The passages are on academic topics; they are the kind of material that might be found in an undergraduate university textbook. Students answer questions about the main ideas, details, inferences, sentence restatements, sentence insertion, vocabulary, function and overall ideas. Prior knowledge of the subject under discussion is not necessary to come to the correct answer.
- Listening (30 minutes)
The listening section consists of fifteen long passages and questions about the passages. The questions ask the students to determine what the main ideas are, details, function, stance, inferences, and overall organization.
- Writing : Error Identification (30 minutes)
The writing section consists of 30 error identification questions. Candidates will be given a sentence and asked to choose a word or phrase from four options that makes the sentence incorrect. Examiners will be looking for the candidate’s knowledge of grammatical functions as well as their understanding of vocabulary.
What kind of exam is it?
- Thammasat University Graduate English Test
Who is it for?
- The TU-GET is an advanced test of English language proficiency required for entry into any of Thammasat University’s graduate degree programs.
What does the exam consist of?
- The exam consists of three sections: writing ability, vocabulary and reading comprehension. The writing ability section involves sentence completion and error identification. The vocabulary section asks students to match synonyms and to fill the gaps in larger texts. The reading comprehension section has five passages that the student must first read, and then choose the correct answer from four options. The reading comprehension section accounts for 50% of the overall score.
How often and where can I take it?
- The TU-GET generally has five test dates each year. The application process must be completed two months in advance of your test date. For more details of the application process and upcoming exam dates, please go to the Thammasat University website.
What can I do with this qualification?
The TU-GET is mandatory for students who wish to enter any of Thammasat University’s graduate degree programs. However, score requirements may vary depending on the course you are planning to take. For more information please contact the Student Advisor at Thammasat University.
Top tips for preparing for the exam:
- Know your limits. Have your English ability assessed by International House Bangkok so that you can set achievable goals. Work with your teacher to find out what you should be aiming for.
- Preparation and organization are vital. Set aside as much time as you can for your study. Work towards goals and do not leave all your preparation until the last minute.
- Improve you reading skills – learn how to read faster and more efficiently. This is especially important given the heavy weighting of the reading test.
- Reading does not have to be for studying only. Try to read more newspapers, magazines and books in your free time. Make it enjoyable and choose a topic you like.