31/08/2026
Greetings from BEAM Education Foundation!!
BEAM Education Foundation is calling applications for the Batch 4 K-12 Testing Program for Non-Formal Education Learners. The K-12 Testing Program is a collaborative initiative of BEAM Education Foundation and Chiang Mai University (CMU) Faculty of Social Science under its Lifelong Learning framework. It was created in response to the educational barriers faced by marginalized youth from Myanmar and border areas who cannot access formal education.
WHAT IS THE K-12 TESTING PROGRAM?
The program integrates GED-aligned academic content with localized modules, contextualized for Southeast Asian realities, and aligned with Thai National Basic Education Standards. It provides learners with multiple pathways: Chiang Mai University (CMU) Faculty of Social Science completion certificate, partner university recognition, and GED certification, while equipping them with academic mastery, leadership skills, resilience, and civic engagement capacities.
Note: Official accreditation for the Certification from the Faculty of Social Science is still ongoing and may take time. However, K-12 graduates are still expected to be well-prepared for the GED, higher education, and leadership roles within their communities.
LEARNING FORMAT
100% Online (3 months Foundation + 10 months academic preparation) – Access classes and materials anytime, anywhere.
Self-Paced via CMU Mango Platform – Study through structured modules, recorded lectures, and digital readings.
Flexible Schedule – Learn at your own pace while balancing work or personal commitments.
Guided Support – Online facilitators and mentors provide academic support and monitor progress.
WHO CAN APPLY?
We encourage individuals ages 16 and up from marginalized communities, with strong aspirations and a commitment to preparing for higher education and community leadership to apply for the program. Applicants should have an intermediate level of English language skill (at least B1) at a minimum. The program instruction is in English only.
What is the application process?
APPLY - The application is open starting TODAY (August 31st) until September 20th, 2026 (11:55 pm Thailand Time)
ENTRANCE EXAM - selected students will be invited to take the entrance exam 24-25 september 2026.
SELECTION - final selections will be announced in the last week of September 2026.
Enrollment Fee: 1,000 baht (150,000 MMK), to be paid only upon successful admission. Fee waivers are available for students with financial difficulties.
Application link: https://forms.gle/mGXrDCGYPZLjtBzw5
Program Details:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XUQIXgZOcbBoiR3twZsdcWD8cGWcpmYL?usp=share_link
The BEAM (Bridging Educational Access to Marginalized People) Education Foundation was established to