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1. Who are we?

Mentor International, founded 1986, provides educational counseling service for students who are seeking an overseas education. Our services include advice and support for applications to all education levels.

2. What are the countries and universities that Mentor is representing?

We represent schools and universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, United
States and Canada. To see a list of all of the education institutions that we represent, please click on the appropriate country link on our home page www.mentor.ac

3. What are the documents required in applying for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees?

Application Form

Transcript / Degree Certificate

IELTS / TOEFL results

GMAT and work experience are generally required by MBA programmes

2 sets of letters of recommendation from either your instructor or former employer

Personal Statement

Resume / CV

4. How long does it take to receive an answer from the university after the application has been submitted?

On average, it takes 4-8 weeks, but it take longer depending on each individual
situation.

5. What is the difference in tuition fees and cost of living between countries?

Note :

Tuition fees vary greatly depending upon the country, the institution and the course.

Costs of living depends on the country and the specific location of the institution and the type of accommodation.

More general information on postgraduate study is available in the table below

Countries	UK	Australia	New Zealand	United States	Canada
Tuition Fees / per year (Baht)	550,000-780,000	450,000-620,000	400,000-580,000	450,000-700,000	400,000-550,000
Cost of Living / per year (Baht)	500,000-700,000	300,000-540,000	270,000-450,000	550,000-850,000	350,000-600,000

Note: For current exchange rates please see: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

6. In applying, what English tests are required?

Both TOEFL and IELTS are acceptable. However, IELTS is preferred in the UK,
Australia and New Zealand and TOEFL is more commonly used in United States and Canada.

7. Where can I find information about scholarships?

Some universities offer scholarships for international students. Students can find
more information from the list below:

Mentor’s website www.mentor.ac

Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC)

Embassies of each country

Local universities

Internet

8. Are there any counseling fees or service charges?

No.

9. What are Mentor's services?

Mentor International provides the following services to its students.

Assistance with university and/or school course selection and application

Advice and follow up on accommodation and application

Advice on English Language preparation including a free screening test

Advice and help with Visa application

Advice on finance and insurance for your travel and studies

Pre Departure Briefing

Provide information on student health, travel and personal effects insurance

Follow-up on airport pickup

Follow-up on travel arrangements

10. Are students allowed to work while studying?

UK -international students are allowed to work, but no longer than 20 hours per week.
Australia - international students are allowed to work only if students have work permit and working hours should not exceed 20 hours per week.
New Zealand - international students are allowed to work, but no longer than 20 hours per week.
USA - International students in the United States are allowed to work only within the university campus and should not exceed 20 hours per week.
Canada - students those enroll to short courses (less than 6 months) are not entitled to work, full-time international students are allowed to work only within the university campus, but working hours should not exceed 20 hours per week.

11. If I do not yet have the IELTS results or if the result does not meet the university's requirement, can I still apply for the Postgraduate program?

Universities do accept all applications without IELTS result. However, if
students’ applications are accepted, the students will probably receive an
offer conditioned upon successful IELTS results.

Universities do accept applications if the IELTS result is below their
stated requirements. However the applications would be accepted with
the condition, as in the UK, that students would be asked to attend a
Pre-sessional English classes. The duration of the class will depend upon
the students’ level of English. Students must pass this English course before final acceptance to any of the postgraduate programmes

12. Do I have to take the IELTS / TOEFL test again after I have completed the universities’ English courses?

In some cases universities do request students to sit for the test. Thus, students
need to make sure on that before accepting the offer.

13. How can students contact the Mentor staff while studying abroad?

Mentor always welcomes questions and feedback from students. Our staff can be
contacted at info@mentor.ac. In addition, once you have arrived, you could also
contact the International Office at each university for further advice either on your
study, accommodation, or a personal problem. Please be advised that the
International Office will be of great assistance to you while you are there.

14. When does the academic year begin?

Commonly, university dormitories do not have private bathroom. If the student finds this uncomfortable, students can rent the private accommodation outside the campus. Your Mentor counselor can provide you with more information of private accommodation.

For UK, the regular intake begins in September. However, there are some programmes that would start in January or February.

For Australia, the intake begins in February. However, there are some programmes that would start in July.

For New Zealand, the intake begins in February. However, there are some programmes that would start in July.

For United States, the intake normally begins in September. For some courses there is also a mid year intake in January or February.

For Canada, the intake begins between August and November. However, it may depend on which states / cities you are studying in .

15. When is the best time to submit your application?

It takes time starting from the university application until visa arrangement and you
must remember that some universities accept a limited number of applicants.
Therefore, students are encouraged to plan ahead for at least 4-6 months before
the academic year begins.

16. Is health check-up required in applying for a student visa and before the flight?

UK - Requirement for Tuberculosis testing for student studying the UK for longer than 6 months

Australia - Applicants for a student visa are required to undergo a health examination including a chest x-ray, health report. The x-ray will be sent directly from the doctor to the Visa Section

New Zealand - For courses of more than 6 months but less than 1 year the student must provide a Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate
For courses of more than 1 year you must provide a Temporary Medical and Entry X-ray Certificate

USA - Health check-up is not required in the visa arrangement. However, there will be State Public Health Law requirements upon arrival and student health insurance is also a requirement.

Canada – A medical examination is required from students if the course taken is longer than 6 months

17. In applying for MBA, is GMAT required by the universities?

GMAT is a must for students applying for MBA to universities in United States and
Canada. For UK, Australia, and New Zealand, most universities do not require GMAT.

18. When is the last day to summit the applications?

Normally for the UK, Australia and New Zealand, there is no specific deadline in
submitting the applications. For the USA and Canada, many institutions have application deadlines and you must check with your counsellor to determine what deadline, if any, is required. The earlier you send the applications, the better chance you have to earn a place in your desired course as well as your first choice of accommodation.