Intensive Programme
Our IE classes are very small (normally 5 to 8 students) and the programme is taught by well qualified and experienced ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers chosen for their qualifications and experience of teaching students whose first language is not English. In the Intensive English programme the emphasis is on developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Specific work is also focused on English grammar, spelling and punctuation. As well as English, students study other subjects such as Mathematics, Drama, Music, ICT, Thai and PE, taught by specialised teachers who understand the difficulties of second language learners. We believe that the balance of subjects, time given to studying English (approximately 70%), and opportunities for students to study with their peers, allows students the opportunity to develop a strong foundation for their future studies at Lanna. When students are ready to leave IE and enter the mainstream classes (assuming spaces in the mainstream are available) they continue to receive large amounts of ESL (English Second Language) support. This decreases over time as the individual students' language skills develop and the support is no longer required. For details of our ESL programme click here. The school uses successful methods of teaching ESL students, using proven up-to-date resources such as course books, DVDs and audio Cds/tapes. Progress is closely monitored and there is a system of assessment that ensures students are in the programme most suited to their needs at any given time. |
Why List?
Students following IGCSE and A Level courses at LIST are now reaping the rewards of joining well established courses - staffed by experienced, well qualified, teachers.
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2011 AS/A Level, IGCSE, Checkpoint, and Cambridge Primary EXAM SUCCESSES TO SHOUT ABOUT, including 84.5% A Level passes!
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Alumni Quotes
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LIST gave me a whole new family to live with and I wish I could stay here longer...but I have to graduate. |
| Morris (Class of 2011 Graduate) | |
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Lanna has been my only school since I was 2 years old and frankly I would not have wanted to go to any other school. This really is a special school and all its students should be thankful to be here. |
| Daniel (Class of 2011 Graduate) | |
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Its teachers are beyond amazing both inside and outside the classroom. |
| Junie (Class of 2011 Graduate) | |
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LIST is is so much more than a school it is a home and everyone here makes it so! |
| Node (Class of 2011 Valedictorian) | |
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LIST helped me to overcome my difficulties and never gave up on me. It has a great atmosphere and I would highly recommend this school to anyone. |
| LinKyi (Class of 2010 Graduate) | |
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It was a very small school when I first joined it 13 years ago – I have seen it grow in so many ways but still maintaining its caring and supportive teachers who helped me get to where I am today. |
| Ken (Class of 2010 Valedictorian) | |
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It is a school which really looks after all of its students. |
| John (Class of 2009 Graduate) | |
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Lanna taught me how to learn, how to self-study, to develop presentation skills, to be more confident in expressing my opinions and thoughts, to always search for meaning in every academic subject and even social activity; to find a place for myself in this complex world and something I could do to make my life meaningful. |
| Ann (Class of 2009 Valedictorian) | |
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It is the best school in Chiang Mai – the staff are so supportive and back me up in all I do. |
| Malie (Class of 2008 Graduate) | |
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Some schools have great infrastructure but there is no atmosphere; LIST has a great atmosphere in which all students are treated as individuals and encouraged to express themselves and develop their individual talents. |
| Teak (Class of 2007 Valedictorian) | |
