The School of Education at Philadelphia Biblical University offers a Master of Science in Education degree--with an International Education concentration--in Bangkok, Thailand. This program is designed specifically to meet the needs of international and national English-speaking educators desiring to pursue a Master's degree in education. The Bangkok program offers summer courses in a three-year cycle. Credits earned at the Bangkok extension may be combined with credits earned at PBU's Langhorne Manor (main) or Kandern, Germany campuses.

The host site of the Bangkok program is the International Community School in Bangna (one hour from Bangkok), Thailand. Thailand is located in southeast Asia and is bordered by Myanmar (Burma), China, Cambodia and Laos. Bangkok is the capital city located on the coast of the Gulf of Siam. An international airport makes travel convenient.

Program Features

• Christian philosophy of education
• Outstanding international and intercultural Christian professors with hearts for global Christian education
• Focus on international education for Christian teachers
• Unique consecutive summer cycle of week-long modules
• Courses with pre- and post-course assignments
• Convenient Asian location
• Committed to excellence in Christian education
• ACSI certification available
• Instructional design project (thesis) written in a student's national language
• Housing options provided
• Development of relationships with international peers
• Excellent host facilities

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Why Should I Attend?

The Master of Science in Education with a concentration in International education provides an excellent opportunity for international and national English-speaking educators to earn a graduate degree by attending classes at the Thailand campus. You can earn your degree in three years by attending classes in the summer only. If you are a part of the Asian community (or if you'd like to be) and want to pursue a Master's degree, this program is for you.

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Housing Information

Affordable housing on campus in faculty apartments or in local hotels is available. Contact the Graduate Education enrollment counselor at msed@pbu.edu or 800.572.2472 for details and current rates.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in attending the Thailand campus of Philadelphia Biblical University, you must follow the standard Graduate Program application procedure. For comprehensive information, please visit the Graduate Admissions page.

About PBU

Philadelphia Biblical University exists to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically-minded, well-educated, and professionally competent men and women of character. The Graduate Education Program is recognized in evangelical circles worldwide for its preparation of international and national English-speaking educators for leadership positions.  PBU is accredited and approved by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is approved to grant certification by the state of Pennsylvania, USA and ACSI.   For more information about PBU, review the mission statement and doctrinal statement or check out our various other academic programs.

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