Som IGCSE Testimonial

Hello everyone!! My name is Pansa Pinsomruat or Som. I’m seventeen years old and now I’m studying in Bachelor of Accountancy International Program (B.Acc) 2nd year at University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) with a scholarship. But before I am at the UTCC let me tell you guys how my secondary school was.

Normally students would study grade 7-12 at any normal schools either Thai or International program but that isn’t me. I graduated the Primary school from Thai program at 12 years old – like any other Thais. During my Primary School’s life I also studied extra English class after normal schools, but the only main difference is that school that I went to is not normal. I met Dr. Michael who changed my life. He told me about the program called IGCSE that is equivalent to a Secondary School when I was about to graduate my Primary School. He explained that it is a short-cut program form U.K. that when I only pass five subjects I am qualify as graduating Secondary School and it is also certify by the Ministry of Education in Thailand.
At first when I heard this it sounds very interesting to me as I don’ need to spend 12 years through grade 7-12, it saves my time a lot. But I also think that Is it too easy?? So I consulted with my mother and she said let’s try this.
Since I’m from Thai school and never had experience studying with foreign students, so it was very hard for me to adopt at first. I felt unsure during that time if my decision was right. I can’t adapt to the environment and my English was very poor. I didn’t understand what the teachers and my friends said. I was like a mute. However, because of Dr. Michael’s advices and inspirations I can overcome that moment.

I spent about 3 years studying this IGCSE and passed all five subjects at 15 years old. I was very happy and felt really confident that this is really my right decision ever made and it is that really easy!!!
Now I’m studying in international program at UTCC in the accounting field, and I get the GPA of 4.00 that’s why the university offers me a scholarship. I feel that my study is quite easier than other students. My English are now fluent and I can learn faster as IGCSE provides me a strong background of academic.
From that day until this day I always appreciate what Dr. Michael did and offer to me. My life has totally changed and really become different from the others.