Using Machine Learning to Predict the Language Proficiency of Thai Students Studying in Taiwan
Charoenwat Moocharoen, Wen-Chih Chang · 2024
Currently, there are students from Thailand who wish to study abroad. The researchers have chosen Taiwan as the focus. Among the students who come for further studies, there are those proficient in the English language and those who are not. Factors such as language readiness, financial preparedness, scholarship availability, and the university's reputation are crucial in the decision-making process for choosing an educational institution. Simultaneously, some students had the opportunity to study in Taiwan but, due to language unpreparedness, had to withdraw from their studies and return to their home country. The researchers emphasize the importance of language readiness among students. Data has been collected from 316 data including undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and language students of Thai students throughout Taiwan, and a model has been developed to predict the English language proficiency of Thai students. The goal is to create a model with the highest level of accuracy to produce reliable results. This model can be utilized by educational institutions to tailor their courses to match the language abilities of Thai students, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience.