Who Needs to Take EL Courses?

Students who receive an English writing score of 5.0 or 5.5 are required to enroll in mandatory English Language (EL) writing courses.

These courses are part of your conditional admission to AIT and must be successfully completed to fulfill the English requirement for graduation.


Course Requirements by Score

  • Writing Score 5.0 >> Students must enroll in EL15 and pass the course, then continue to EL19 and pass it.

  • Writing Score 5.5 >> Students must enroll in EL19 and pass the course.


EL Course Fee

  • THB 3,000 (one-time fee for new students)

  • The fee will be automatically charged to your student account in your first semester


Payment Instructions

  1. Log in to your SIS account to check your EL course invoice

  2. Complete the payment online via the SIS account, or at the AIT Cashier (Main Campus)


Exemption Request

Students who wish to be exempted from the EL course must submit a request during their first semester/term. If no request is submitted, the course fee will still be applied. By submitting the exemption request, you acknowledge that you will not participate in the EL course or take the English exam with the Language Center and that you are responsible for providing an approved English test score to meet the graduation requirement.

CLICK HERE to submit an exemption request

 

Course Details

EL 15 Course [English Composition II]

Objective:
This course helps students master the principles of academic writing, focusing on analyzing and composing cause-effect essays.

Learning Outcomes: Students will learn to:

  • Identify and analyze cause-effect relationships in academic texts

  • Write clear thesis statements and logically structured essays

  • Use academic vocabulary and linking phrases effectively

  • Apply revision techniques to improve clarity and coherence

EL 19 Course [Academic and Technical Writing]

Objective:
This course focuses on analytical writing skills for identifying problems, proposing solutions, and constructing persuasive academic essays.

Learning Outcomes: Students will learn to:

  • Analyze problems and identify root causes in academic contexts

  • Propose and justify effective solutions using evidence

  • Structure essays with clarity and logical flow

  • Use persuasive academic language and revision strategies