Student Exchange Programme: ECE Plus in the UK, June 2026

Student exchange programme in the UK. Open to students aged 13–22 who are studying at international schools or universities, or who are on break during June.

Details

    Education and Cultural Exchange (ECE) is currently open for examination applications to get partial scholarships for international-school students and university students to participate in our 3-week cultural exchange programme during school break in June 2026 in the UK

    ECE students will travel abroad to study the overseas country’s culture and language, as well as introduce the Thai culture. The students will stay with a host family, learn to adapt to the other country’s society, learn the different way of life and culture, use English in daily life, build relationship with the local people, and do group activities with them. These activities will help our youth become more responsible, patient, capable of problem solving, confident to speak English, and possess leadership skills. A qualified teacher will accompany the group throughout the programme.

Programme Dates:  Around 9th – 30th June 2026

Exam

Application fee :  200 baht

วันสอบ :  30th August 2025

Examination location :  Online

Result announcement :  6th October 2025

Enrollment dates : Enrollment dates: 6th – 10th October 2025

Exam subjects

1) English (The exams are separated by study levels: lower secondary, upper secondary and vocational, and higher education.)

2) Thinking Skills and Life Experience Test

Programme Fees

ENGLAND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PLUS 3 weeks: open for 20 participants. In general, the expense is approximately 220,000 baht per person, but applicants who pass the minimum criteria and are ranked in levels listed below will be partially funded.  Applicants can join the program with the expense as follows:

–  Applicants who pass the exam and score in A level, ECE partially funds. Applicants pay a supporting expense of 109,900 Baht.

–  Applicants who pass the exam and score in B level, ECE partially funds. Applicants pay a supporting expense of 119,900 Baht.

–  Applicants who pass the exam and score in C level, ECE partially funds. Applicants pay a supporting expense of 129,900 Baht.

Programme Objectives

  1. To provide an opportunity for Thai youth to meet, exchange ideas, and participate in activities together.
  2. To get Thai youth to understand the value of the Thai culture and introduce the Thai culture abroad.
  3. To provide an opportunity for Thai youth to practice English skills alongside the way of life and culture of the native speakers.
  4. To provide Thai youth with an overseas experience opportunity to broaden their vision and see an opportunity to study abroad more easily.
  5. To encourage youth to develop self-confidence, build leadership skills, learn to solve problems on their own, learn to sacrifice for the common good, and be able to adapt well to different environments.
  6. Youth learn about the education system in the UK and receive guidance to continue studying in the UK. 
  7. To provide recent school graduates who have a gap of time before starting their higher education, an opportunity to find their preferred way of life from travelling to participate in activities abroad. 

Applicant Qualifications

  1. Currently studying in lower secondary, upper secondary, vocational, or higher education, aged 13-22 years
  2. Healthy, well behaved, must not drink alcohol, or be addicted to drugs or gambling
  3. Have good school record, never been on suspension or probation
  4. Have intermediate to excellent English language level
  5. Able to live abroad and comply with ECE’s rules

Application dates:
15th July – 25th August 2025