Do you have a school term?

No terms for the following courses:

• English Group Lesson Course (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Japanese Group Lesson Course (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Thai Group Lesson Course (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Korean Group Lesson Course (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Chinese Group Lesson Course (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• English Brush-up Lesson Course (Beginner, Intermediate)
• Translation Course
• Private Lesson Course
• Home Tutoring Course
• Corporate On-site Lesson Course

(Students can join the above courses anytime.)

The following classes have terms:

• Thai Group Lesson Course (Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

(Student can join the above lessons only at specific period of time. For more information, please see the "Timetable".)

What kind of teaching method does the school adopt?

Pasanook.com Language Center (Bangkok, Thailand) adopts the Sugiyama Language Learning Method (SLLM) for English, Japanese, and Thai courses. This principle is based on Mr. Sugiyama (the owner of the school)'s abundant experience in decades of language instruction.

SLLM is a very efficient and effective method of language study, and according to our survey, no other schools have adopted this method so far. We believe this method will greatly enhance your speaking/listening skills.

Can I become fluent after studying at the school?

This is one of the most difficult questions to answer.

If you devote at least 1-1.5 hours a day in accordance with the Sugiyama Language Learning Method (SLLM), you can develop fair language speaking/listening skills within 3 or 4 months, and become very fluent approximately 6 to 9 months later.

But as you know, this depends on the amount of time and effort that you will devote to your study (not only in class, but also through self-study at home) and the level of your motivation.

Needless to say, "continuing study" is very important, but only continuing is not enough. Have you ever considered why many people study language for a long period of time but cannot speak? The answer is:

They studied in the wrong way.

Mr. Sugiyama (the owner of our school) has been developing our teaching methods for over a decade and has incorporated the most efficient methods of language learning. Pasanook.com Language Center (Bangkok, Thailand) adopts this "Sugiyama Method" at all of our classes.

What's the benefit of studying at Pasanook.com?

Pasanook.com Language Center (Bangkok, Thailand) has several unique aspects. It's not only a language school. Partnering the nearby community facilities, Sukhumvit On-nut Community Center, we host enjoyable social activities for local residents and our students and customers. This includes a Charity Fair for Donation, Japanese Culture Lessons, English Camp, and International BBQ Party.

Sukhumvit On-nut Community Center has a guesthouse, a world food restaurant, an Internet cafe, and a beauty salon. Many international visitors are using the facility, creating the opportunity for you to communicate with people from all over the world.

If you study language but have few opportunities to use it regularly, you may forget what you learned quite soon. Here, with the unique blend of facilities and opportunities that Pasanook.com Language Center offers, you will have many chances to use the language you studied.

Try to talk with foreign visitors from the U.S., Japan and Europe and make more and more friends from all over the world. You may want to enjoy a short excursion and/or a small party with those visitors.

If you come from overseas to study Thai, you will also have plenty of chances to talk with local Thai visitors.

Take advantage of these unique opportunities to enhance your language skills!

This kind of synergy is only possible at Pasanook.com Language Center.

Can I take a trial lesson before application?

Yes, you can have a trial lesson for most lessons held at Pasanook.com Language Center.

For the group lesson classes, you can join any class for trial with a 200-baht one-time fee.

If you apply for the class within one (1) week from the date you took a trial lesson, this 200 baht can be applied to your course fees. (i.e. You can take a trial lesson free of charge in this case.)

For the private lesson classes, a trial lesson is available at 500 Baht/hour. This cannot be applied to your course fee.

What is the level check test?

All students who are applying for the English Courses are encouraged to take a level check test during their application. This test is designed to assess a student's current language skills. Based on the result of this test, the school counselor will give you some advice on which classes may be most appropriate for you. The tests are comprised of several questions with four choices. No verbal test is included. The test results provide a general idea of the students current capabilities.

How many students learn together?

The group lessons are divided into three  different courses by size:

Group A is the smallest class size with 3-5 students learning together. Considering the amount of practice that students will get and the tuition fees, this course is the most cost-effective.

Group B is a medium-sized class of 10-15 students learning together. The students are equally given chances to speak with a native speaker teacher. This is the most well-balanced course optimized for general language learners.

Group C is large group classes and there will be 20-25 students learning together. This course is designed to enable students to learn at the lowest cost (59 Bahts/Hour-).

At a private or semi-private lesson, students can learn in a highly customized environment, and get at least 4-10 times more speaking time than the group lessons.

What kind of the teaching method does the school adopt?

Pasanook Language Center (Bangkok, Thailand) adopts the Sugiyama Language Learning Method (SLLM) for English, Japanese, and Thai courses. This principle was based on Mr. Sugiyama (the owner of the school)'s abundant experience of language teaching for over a decade.

The SLLM is a very efficient and effective method of language study, and according to our survey, no other schools have adopted this method so far. We believe this method will greatly enhance your speaking/listening skills.

What textbook is used in class?

The details of the textbooks are as follows:

✔ English (Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

* Interchange (Intro, Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3) - Published by Cambridge
* Original supplementary materials

✔ English Brush-up Course (for Japanese Stundets)

* Original teaching materials from various sources
(to be provided at each class)

✔ English-Japanese Translation Course

* Original teaching materials from various sources
(to be provided at each class)

✔ Japanese Conversation/Grammar Course

* "Minna no Nihongo"

✔ Thai Course for Adults

* Original teaching materials from various sources
(to be provided at each class)

How much is the course fee?

Prices are different from course to course. For more details, please register your name on this website, then you can see the pricing information from the menu available for members only.

Registration is easy and free of charge. It will be completed within one minute. Please register from here.

What do I need to pay first?

All students who apply for a language course(s) need to choose one from the following payment options:

1. Payment in Full (1-time)
2. Installment Payment (Available with some courses only)

If you choose the first option, please complete the payment before you attend the first lesson.

When you choose either option 2 or 3, you will be presented with a payment schedule sheet.  Please complete the first payment before you attend your class for the first ime, and complete the following payments by the deadline dates specified therein.

Credit card payment by VISA/Master/JCB is also accepted.

Do I need to pay any extra costs?

Can I pay the school fees by credit card?

Are teachers kind, eager, and professional enough?

We perform thorough credential checks before hiring teachers.  This includes academic backgrounds, personality, friendliness, character, and of course, teaching skill evaluation. In addition, all teachers are trained to teach students with a proper teaching method and a professional attitude and, more importantly, in a very friendly and courteous manner.

Our teachers are instructed not to take a violent attitude, harass the students personally and/or sexually, discriminate by race, religion, sex, or political background.  Also, all students are given equal opportunity of speaking/listening during class.

Your feedback is always welcomed.  If you have some requests/comments about your teacher, please feel free to contact the school counselor anytime.

Can I learn only conversation?

Yes, for the English courses. No, for the Thai and Japanese courses.

Our English courses are divided into two courses: Conversation and Grammar. All of the Conversation classes are taught by a native speaker teacher, and the Grammar classes are guided by a Thai teacher.

For the other languages (Japanese/Thai), Conversation and Grammar are taught together in one same class.

Can I choose a teacher?

What is the Community Center?

Cedarberg School of Language has a close relationship with Sukhumvit On Nut Community Center & Guesthouse... Until March 2009, our school was in the center. Many international visitors to the Center/Guesthouse learnt language at Cedarberg School of Language.

Sukhumvit On Nut Community Center is just 800m from our school. Many local and international visitors flock there everyday. All students of Cedarberg are always welcomed to Sukhumvit On Nut Community Center.

It also has the following facilities:

1. Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse
2. Jungle Cafe & Restaurant (World Food Restaurant)
3. Beauty Salon
4. Internet Cafe
5. Gizmall.com Official Shop
6. Cooking Class

This multi-functional facilities give you unique experiences.

Many foreign tourists are staying at the guesthouse. So you can try your communication skills with foreigners from all over the world.

At the restaurant, you can try over 500 food (Thai/Japanese/Western/Vegetarian/Haral and Kosher).

The beauty salon has a top-level hair stylists and are open from 12:00-21:00 daily except for Friday.

All students can get a free gold member card for free of charge. You can enjoy 30 percent discount for Internet cafe, 30 percent discount for beauty salon, and 30-55 percent discount at a restaurant and a shop. The member card is valid for one year.

Sukhumvit On Nut Community Center is a quite unique facility filled with an international atmosphere.

Can students get any privilege with the Community Center service?

Yes. All students can get a free Gold Membership Card of the community center. Gold members are entitled to receive a 40-percent discount for the Internet Cafe, a 30-percent discount for the beauty salon, and a 30-55 percent for the restaurant (food and drinks).

Plus, one 100-baht Internet ticket is provided to a language school student for free of charge (1 ticket/1 term).

How long has the school been operating?

The beginning of the Cedarberg School of Language was 2006. Mr. Kieft (from Holland) started to teach Dutch language to Thai students. Since then, his class has attracted many students.

Mr. Sugiyama (from Japan) has abundant of experience in teaching English and Japanese at several language schools in Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan.

Combining Richard's ambitious approach toward language education and Manji's past experience in community support business and also as an English/Japanese teacher, they decided to start a new school in the eastern surburb of Bangkok to provide the reasonably-priced but high-quality language courses to both local people and foreigners.

The school name was CLS (Community Language School).

Thus, Richard's Dutch classes evolved into a more comprehensive school that also teaches English, Japanese and Thai in early 2008. With the rapid expansion of the school, the Dutch courses are separately held at a different location at this moment.

With the increase of students, CLS was relocated to a new place (Sukhumvit 83) and renamed to Cedarberg School of Language.

Cedarberg started new courses with the new concept, "Now Everyone Can Learn... For Better Life". Cedarberg also place importance on social contribution and social activities to bring everyone a happier life and satisfaction.

Can I study language on weekends?

Yes, you can study on Saturdays and Sundays. Most courses have weekend lessons.

Even if your holidays are not weekends, you can still learn language at one of these lessons. Cedarberg's social activities are also held on Sundays. You can have fun at our cultural lesson or some enjoyable parties after your class finishes.

Can I study more than one language at the same time?

It's possible. The PASANOOK.com Language Center has many classes with different levels (some courses have only one level).

So you can study, for example, English and Japanese at the same time.
Please consult with our school staff for more detail or assistance in enrolling.

I am working at night. Can I learn a language?

Yes. We have Beginners' courses of English in the early afternoon twice a week. These classes can be customized for the specialized areas of your work.

Or you can choose more flexible private or home lessons with your friends with small additional costs.

The PASANOOK Language Center are committed to strongly support the busiest people like you.

What do I need for application?

All students who want to apply for the class of Cedarberg School of Language should bring the following things:

* One photograph (of any size larger than 3cm x 4cm) , or
ID Card with Photo (we will make a photocopy of your ID card)
* Course Fee or Trial Lesson Fee

How can I proceed to the next level?

To proceed to the next level, it must be approved by your teacher.

If you are successfully approved to proceed to the next level, the class to which you belong will be advanced by one level.

Can I change the date/time of my lesson to another date/time?

If you are unable to attend the Group A, Group B, or Group C class, you will lose one class.

If you are a student of the Private OPEN Course, the Home Tutoring OPEN Course, or the Corporate On-site OPEN Course, you can change your lesson date to another date. A 24-hour prior notification is absolutely required. In case where a student of these courses misses a class WITHOUT 24-hour prior notification, the student will lose one class. In this case, refund, transfer, and/or any other types of compensation will not be provided by Cedarberg School of Language. If your class starts at 17:40, the date/time change request must be given by 17:39 on the previous day. This date/time change management is fully computerized, and any date/time change requests thereafter are rejected by the system.

If you are a student of the Private FIX Course, the Home Tutoring FIX Course, or the Corporate On-site FIX Course, you will lose one class. Changing date/time is not allowed for any reasons.

What if I become unable to attend my class?

In cases where a student becomes unable to attend his/her class any more, the school cannot make a refund or carry over such period of absense to another term in the future. Transfering the right of taking a course to another person is not accepted.

If the student selected the 3-time payment option, the undue portion of the tuition fees will NOT be charged by the PASANOOK Language Center. However, even when the student wishes to return to the same class in the future (with some blank period), continuing the class by paying the above undue amount is NOT allowed. This will be treated as "New Application" (separate contracts).

If you need to learn language with some "blank" period, the Private OPEN course will be the most flexible option for you. For the Private/Home/Corporate OPEN Course, the date/time changes are accepted unlimited times with a 24-hour prior notice.

If you have a problem with your class schedule, please consult with Cedarberg Student Care Staff before making an application, because partial cancellation and/or suspending/resuming the course with a blank period is not accepted for any reason. Please choose your course carefully before application.

If you have questions, please feel free to ask Cedarberg Student Care staff.

Will I get a certificate at the end of my course?

Yes. A certificate of completion of your course will be issued upon request. A small processing fee (100 Baht) will be applied.

Can I transfer the right of taking a class to my friend?

I want to start to study after a long interval. Any advice for me?

Even if you studied some language before, but you have not gotten a chance of improving your skills for a certain period of time, your brain has many "traces" of previous language study. You may seem to have forgetten everything, but if you start a language study again, your brain will immediately start to absorb your lost knowledge again. We call this "brushing up".

You don't need to worry about such a "dormant" period. Our teachers will take into account the fact that you have studied in the past, and try to effectively improve (brush up) your skills.

Remember -- Never too late to study language.