Sahavith Business Administration Technological College

What Sahavith Business Administration Technological College does

Sahavith Business Administration Technological College (SBA) is a private vocational college located in Suphan Buri, Thailand, founded in 1980 by Chaisit Kraikunasai as part of the broader Sahavith educational group (which also includes Sahavith Bilingual Kindergarten and Sahavith School, founded 1952). The college offers Certificate of Vocational Education (ปวช.) and Higher Certificate of Vocational Education (ปวส.) programs and currently operates under the directorship of Dr. Jutamanee Kraikunasai, with a reported staff of 39 employees across two Suphan Buri campuses.

SBA's core educational offering combines a Cambridge English 4-skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) curriculum applied across all subjects with a work-based education model built around the Thai dual-system (ทวิภาคี) framework. The institution has assembled a partnership network of more than twenty organizations, including 7-Eleven, Lotus, Soft Square, Digital Accounting, Happy Farm, SE-ED, Learn Corporation, Com7 (Apple School), Gakken/NANMEEBOOKS, Panyapiwat Institute of Management, North Bangkok University, South East Bangkok University, and PIHMS in New Zealand. It also holds official testing-center designations for Cambridge English (one of only seven in Thailand, designated Sahavith TH054), ICDL, the Department of Skills Development's national skill standards, and the National Innovation Agency's STEAM4 Innovator Center.

The business model is straightforward tuition-driven revenue from individual students enrolled in the ปวช. and ปวส. programs. Enrollment is conducted in person at the Suphan Buri campuses or via a Google Forms online application, with recruitment supported by Facebook, Instagram (@sbamoment), LINE (@sba_sahavith), and YouTube (@sbachannel6929) channels, plus referrals from the parent Sahavith School network. Revenue figures, tuition pricing, and headcount history are not publicly disclosed, and no external institutional investors, private equity, or venture capital involvement has been identified.

Name

Sahavith Business Administration Technological College

Legal name

Sahavith Business Administration Technological College

Website

https://sahavith.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sahavith Business Administration Technological College is a private Thai vocational college in Suphan Buri offering Certificate (ปวช.) and Higher Certificate (ปวส.) programs, combining Cambridge English instruction with a dual-system work-based education model through partnerships with leading Thai enterprises and an international tie to PIHMS New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Private college programs
• Work-based learning
• Bilingual education
• Cambridge English certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Suphan Buri

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private vocational college generating revenue through tuition fees from Certificate of Vocational Education (ปวช.) and Higher Certificate of Vocational Education (ปวส.) programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sahavith Business Administration Technological College is a private vocational college in Suphan Buri, Thailand, offering Certificate of Vocational Education (ปวช.) and Higher Certificate of Vocational Education (ปวส.) programs. The college delivers bilingual instruction following Cambridge English 4-skills standards, integrates Active Learning methodology, and provides work-based education through dual-system (ทวิภาคี) partnerships with leading Thai enterprises such as 7-Eleven, Lotus, and Soft Square. Programs develop three core student competencies: professional skills (Competency), entrepreneurship skills, and life skills (Positive Psychology).

Product overview

Sahavith Business Administration Technological College operates as part of a three-institution educational group consisting of: (1) Sahavith Bilingual Kindergarten for early childhood (pre-K to K3), (2) Sahavith School for primary and secondary education (Grades 1-12), and (3) Sahavith Business Administration Technological College for vocational certificates (ปวช./ปวส.). The institutions share a philosophy of 'Each student is unique' with emphasis on Active Learning, bilingual education following Cambridge standards, and vocational training with work-based education partnerships. The SBA college focuses on developing students with professional competency, entrepreneurship skills, and positive psychology for self-actualization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate of Vocational Education (ปวช.) Foundational vocational certificate program for Thai secondary school graduates, covering professional competency, entrepreneurship, and life skills through bilingual instruction with Cambridge English standards and work-based dual-system (ทวิภาคี) training with leading enterprises.
• Higher Certificate of Vocational Education (ปวส.) Advanced diploma-level vocational education program offering specialized professional training, entrepreneurial skill development, and work-based learning experiences through partnerships with leading enterprises such as 7-Eleven, Lotus, Soft Square, and others.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Digital AccountingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner enterprise that participates in curriculum development and work-based education for digital accounting programs.
• Happy FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural business partner contributing to practical training and curriculum development.
• Soft SquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing expertise for technology-related curriculum development.
• 7-ElevencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading retail chain providing dual-system (ทวิภาคี) training opportunities and internship placements.
• LotuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment store chain partner for work-based education and student training.
• Learn CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation corporation partner for curriculum and professional development.
• SE-EDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational book retailer and learning resource partner.
• The Blue SkyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner participating in work-based education programs.
• DivanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpa and wellness business partner for hospitality training.
• Plus+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner for student training opportunities.
• สถาบันพัฒนาฝีมือแรงงาน (Skill Development Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial testing center for National Skill Standards under the Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Labour. Offers standardized testing in computer applications, Thai cuisine, hotel services, and housekeeping to international standards.
• สถาบันการจัดการปัญญาภิวัฒน์ (PIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPanyapiwat Institute of Management - university partner for curriculum development and personnel training under work-based education.
• มหาวิทยาลัยนอร์ทกรุงเทพ (North Bangkok University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for curriculum and personnel development under work-based education model.
• มหาวิทยาลัยเซาธ์อีสต์บางกอก (SBU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth East Bangkok University - partner for curriculum development and staff training.
• PIHMS (Pacific International Hospitality Management School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in New Plymouth, New Zealand. World-standard hospitality management education institution offering training and study programs with work opportunities through their hotel network in New Zealand.
• สถาบันทดสอบทางการศึกษาแห่งชาติ (NIETS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) - official testing center with facilities and computer equipment for national standardized testing.
• YEC สุพรรณบุรี (Young Entrepreneur Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal entrepreneur club developing entrepreneurship skills for staff and students.
• FamSkoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject supported by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (สสส.) developing educational personnel in positive relationship skills between students, teachers, and families.
• Life Education (Thailand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Education (Thailand) Co., Ltd. - Positive Education network promoting positive educational institutions through positive psychology knowledge and tools.
• University of Cambridge (Cambridge English)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial English testing center (Sahavith TH054) under Cambridge English standards. One of only 7 authorized centers in Thailand for Cambridge English qualifications.
• Learn EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Online Blended Learning Solution platform for comprehensive online learning and improved learning outcomes.
• Com7 (Apple School)coreTechnology or IntegrationApple School program providing iPad training and development for integrated technology-enhanced teaching across subjects.
• Gakken (NANMEEBOOKS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese science education program providing experimental science classroom with training and teaching using Japanese science curriculum.
• ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial ICDL testing center for international digital skills certification. SBA serves as official ICDL examination center to promote student digital literacy from foundation level.
• STEAM4 INNOVATOR CENTER by NIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation center integrating STEAM thinking (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) to develop 21st-century innovators. SBA serves as learning and innovation development center under National Innovation Agency (NIA) support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vongchavalitkul University: Private Thai institution with a business and technology vocational focus operating ปวช./ปวส. through to bachelor's level. Comparable to SBA in combining English-language instruction, business curriculum, and industry partnerships across multiple campuses.
• Ratchaphruek College: One of Thailand's largest private vocational college chains offering ปวช. and ปวส. programs across multiple campuses. Directly comparable to SBA in business/technology vocational programs and dual-system employer partnerships, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Phatra Business Administration Technological College: Thai private business administration technological college offering ปวช./ปวส. with employer-aligned curricula. Closely comparable program mix and positioning to SBA in the Thai private vocational college segment.
• Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM): Thai vocational higher-education institution (and an SBA partner) built around work-based education and dual-system training with major employers. Direct peer in the work-based vocational model, though operating at a larger, multi-campus scale.
• Dharma Vocational College (DVC): Private Thai vocational college network delivering ปวช./ปวส. credentials in business and technology fields with employer partnerships. Closely comparable business model and target student demographic to SBA.

Broad incumbents

• British Council Thailand: Operates English testing and English-language training programs in Thailand, including Cambridge-related offerings. Comparable as a bilingual education and certification provider competing for the same Thai student segment.
• North Bangkok University (NBU): Larger Thai private university and SBA curriculum partner offering broader business and technology programs alongside vocational tracks. Comparable in work-based education approach, but at significantly larger institutional scale.
• Dhurakij Pundit University: Established Thai private university with strong business administration focus and English-medium instruction. Comparable in bilingual business education positioning but operating at degree rather than vocational level.
• IDP Education (IELTS testing centers in Thailand): Global English-language testing organization operating IELTS centers in Thailand. Comparable as a co-tenant English testing operator that competes for the same test-taker base as SBA's Cambridge English testing center.

Regional players

• Stamford International University: Private Thai institution offering bilingual and international business/hospitality programs with global pathway components. Comparable in combining Cambridge-style English standards, business curriculum, and international articulation, though primarily serving Bangkok-based students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sbachannel6929
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbamoment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sahavith-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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