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BMA & Engenius Train 1,215 Teachers for CEFR Standards with OnLearn

BMA & Engenius Train 1,215 Teachers for CEFR Standards with OnLearn

MGR Online•General•17d ago

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Engenius Group Launch Comprehensive English Teacher Training Program to Achieve CEFR Proficiency.

  • •The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), in collaboration with Engenius Group, is conducting a training program for 1,215 English teachers.
  • •The program utilizes the "Engenius English OnLearn" platform to enhance English language skills and teaching techniques, aiming for CEFR standards.
  • •Training activities include workshops, online courses, and CEFR-level assessments conducted in phases from May to September 2026.

Overview

  • •Training for 1,215 English teachers by the BMA and Engenius Group commenced on May 5, 2026.
  • •The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Engenius Group are jointly organizing an English teacher development program.
  • •The initiative aims to elevate English language proficiency among teachers and educational personnel to meet CEFR standards.
  • •Project "Engenius English OnLearn" involves 1,215 participating teachers and educators.
  • •The program is designed to improve the teaching and learning of English for educators within the BMA's jurisdiction.
  • •Deputy Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon highlighted the necessity of English skills for Bangkok as an international city.
  • •Current CEFR assessment results indicated that only 3% of students reached A1 level, underscoring the need for improvement.
  • •The training activities are scheduled to conclude by September 5, 2026, with CEFR testing in August 2026.

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Key Quotes

Sanon Wangsrangboon
"Bangkok is an international city with over 30 million visitors annually; English skills are therefore essential."
กรุงเทพฯ เป็นเมืองระดับนานาชาติที่มีผู้มาเยือนกว่า 30 ล้านคนต่อปี ทักษะภาษาอังกฤษจึงเป็นสิ่งจำเป็น
Sanon Wangsrangboon
"CEFR assessment results show only 3% of students pass A1 level, reflecting the need to develop teachers, students, and administrators concurrently."
ผลการประเมินตามกรอบ CEFR พบว่านักเรียนผ่านระดับ A1 เพียงร้อยละ 3 ซึ่งสิ่งนี้สะท้อนความจำเป็นในการพัฒนาทั้งครู ผู้เรียน และผู้บริหารควบคู่กัน

Key Entities

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The municipal government of Bangkok, collaborating with Engenius Group on a teacher training program.
Engenius Group
A company partnering with the BMA to provide the "Engenius English OnLearn" platform for teacher training.

Person

Dr. Muanfun Goratana(ดร. เหมือนฝัน โกรัตนะ)
The person overseeing the implementation of the English teacher training project by Engenius Group.
Mr. Sanon Wangsrangboon(นายศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ)
The Deputy Governor of Bangkok who presided over the opening ceremony of the teacher training program.
Ms. Pissamai Reungsilp(นางสาวพิศมัย เรืองศิลป์)
The Director of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Office of Education, present at the ceremony.

Policy

Engenius English OnLearn
An online learning platform used as the primary tool for English language training and development.

Law

CEFRℹ️
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, used as a standard for assessing English proficiency.

Place

Prince Palace Hotel(โรงแรมปรินซ์พาเลซ)ℹ️
The venue where the opening ceremony of the English teacher training program was held.