The Thai Language Lesson (TLL) project is a great opportunity for all foreigners on Koh Tao no matter where you come from, no matter how old you are.
Proper classes will be held at the Koh Tao Primary School in Mae Haad. You basically attend to the classes that have Thai language as subject. As a student of the TLL classes you will not only learn to understand Thai, but also to speak, read and write the Thai language. Your efforts in the classroom will be supported by local children what for sure is going to be fun and will give you much insight in Thai culture. By attending the TLL classes a participant must agree to be present according to the timetable of the classes, and yes, you will have to do some homework too. But hey, what a place for homework.

Buddy Language

Then there is always a good chance that you might find a 'lesson buddy', maybe a local diver, who can help you understand things better and make your Thai language lesson an even bigger success.
Oh, and before I forget, the small fee that is charged for the  lessons goes fully to support  the school children of Koh Tao. The money will be used to buy books and other teaching material for the kids.

How to get Started

Before you enter this project you need to apply for the participation of the "Thai Language Lesson for Foreigners on Koh Tao" at the local school in Mae Haad by paying a fee of 500 THB.
You will be issued your member card and you are than entitled to attend the classes for 1 year.
The membership can be renewed every year. The fee has to be paid at the school to the principal "Kru Yai" prior to attending the classes.

What you Need 

• A copy of your passport
• A 1 inch picture
• 500 Baht.

The Thai Language Classes

Class BE :
Start your lesson by practiceing 'kinder tongue' with 3-6 years old
Class duration: 1-2 hours from Monday – Friday
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Price 100 B. / 2 hours class, 400 B. / 8 hours class.

Class PT:
After you have passed truth class BE, in class PT  you will accompany the 1st primary class at a Thai School and you will be learning like them.
Here is where your writing skills will be trained.
Class duration: 1-3 hours from Monday – Friday
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Price 100 B. / 2 hours class, 400 B. / 8 hours class.

Class PRO:
This class is for anyone who has attended the above classes and/or knows all the basics and is already able to communicate with Thai school children.
You can now choose to join the next classes from 2nd -6th grade.
Additionally you can 'hire' children from the 5th or 6th grade to teach you in private classes on Saturdays or Sundays.
Choose a day and pay directly to the children. This will not only benefit foreigners but also will the kids improve there English skills.
Teachers at the Koh Tao primary school will make sure the teaching kids will teach Thai the way they have learned in school.
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Price 100 B. / 2 hours class, 400 B. / 8 hours class.

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Starting Date of the Thai Language Lesson on Koh Tao is May 20th 2008