The Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics (PC) was established in April of 1998 to provide a foundation for those students who needed to improve their English skills before studying at MUIC.
In the first year of PC (1998-1999), two levels were offered: PC1 (Intermediate) and PC2 (Upper-Intermediate), with two groups in each level. The center was immediately successful, reflected by the number of students who were able to pass the MUIC entrance examination during that first year. Each year the enrollment increased, and more levels were added to accommodate the growing popularity and continued success of the program.
In October, 2010, the Pre-College Program was designated as the Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics. It currently provides four levels of instruction: PC1 (Elementary), PC2 (Pre-Intermediate), PC3 (Intermediate) and PC4 (Upper-Intermediate).
Each quarter, the enrollment reaches an average of 400 – 500 students in 15 – 22 groups. The students represent nations including Bhutan, China, France, India, Japan, Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, The USA, and Southeast Asian countries.
Thai/Foreign residents in Thailand are eligible to study at the Preparation Center (PC) only after taking the MUIC Entrance Examination and when the entrance results show that their English skills do not meet minimum requirements for entrance to MUIC but show potential for future studies at MUIC. These applicants will be eligible to sit for a PC interview and study in the PC program before gaining entrance to MUIC.
The curriculum for the Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics (PC) is student centered. It outlines clear learning objectives and gives teachers the freedom to use methodologies and strategies which are appropriate for students. A strong feature of a student-centered curriculum is the importance placed on the process of discovery, integration, and application. Formal test taking, while still important as a measure of progress, has relatively less emphasis.
There are four main levels offered at PC; students enter at the level which is most appropriate for their English language ability. Each level runs for one quarter (10 weeks). Students attend 24 hours of classes per week, or a total of 240 hours of class time per quarter.
In the lower levels (PC1 and PC2), students take classes in Writing, Reading, and Listening & Speaking.
In the higher levels (PC3 and PC4), students take classes in Integrated Skills, Writing Enrichment, and Academic Reading for Research Skills.
In addition, Elementary Mathematics is taught in PC level 2 – 4.
By the end of their PC experience, students should be able to:
English courses at PC differ slightly, depending on the level. In addition, students at the PC2, PC3, and PC4 levels may be required to study math courses.
PC1 – PC2 Levels
Students in these levels study three English courses.
PC3 – PC4 Levels
Students in these levels three English courses.
Mathematic Course Descriptions
There are two mathematics courses offered at PC: Elementary Mathematics and Foundation Mathematics. PC2, PC3 and PC4 students are required to take mathematics classes unless they are exempt.
The academic calendar for the Preparation Center (PC) for Languages and Mathematics below shows when the students who are qualified for PC will be able to attend classes and subsequently enter MUIC as college students.
PC Quarter
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MUIC Trimester*:
Students that pass PC4 and the TWE Examination could subsequently study at MUIC in: |
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Quarter 2/2019 (April 1 – June 7, 2019)
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Trimester I (September 9 – December 8, 2019)
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Quarter 3/2019 (June 17 – August 23, 2019)
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Trimester I (September 9 – December 8, 2019)
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Quarter 4/2019 (September 16 – November 22, 2019)
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Trimester II (January 6 – April 5, 2020)
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Quarter 1/2020 (January 6 – March 13, 2020)
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Trimester III (April 27 – July 26, 2020)
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If the MUIC entrance examination results shows that I get accepted to PC,will my name be submitted to the TCAS (Thai university central admissions system)?
No. Only the students who are accepted to MUIC will have their names submitted to the TCAS. Those with PC student status will not have their names submitted to the TCAS until they complete PC4 and have enrolled at MUIC and paid the MUIC admissions fee.
I have been accepted to PC but I had my name submitted to another university in the TCAS earlier. What should I do?
The PC program does not submit the students’ names to the TCAS; all the accepted students can study at PC on condition that they have to cancel their admission status in the TCAS before continuing to Mahidol University International College.
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