English Language Course Requirements
Who Needs to Take EL Courses?
Students with academic English scores of 5.0 or 5.5 are required to take the following English writing courses:
Score 5.0: Enroll in EL15 – Academic Writing: Cause & Effect
Score 5.5: Enroll in EL19 – Academic Writing: Problem/Solution
Important: Students must pass the EL19 course to fulfill AIT’s English language graduation requirement.
Alternative Option: Exemption with Academic IELTS Writing Score
Students may be exempted from the EL courses by submitting an IELTS writing score of 6.0 or higher to the Language Center. To request this exemption, you must provide:
- A memo signed by your academic advisor supporting the exemption on your first semester of enrollment at AIT
- An official IELTS Test Report Form (TRF)
Course Details
EL 15 Course
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
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
EL Course Fee: THB 3,000
This is a one-time flat fee for new students.
How to pay for your EL course fee?
1. Invoice Generation: The EL course invoice will be uploaded to your SIS account 2 weeks after the EL registration deadline.
2. Payment Options:
- Cash Payment: Pay the fee directly at the AIT Cashier by providing your student ID number.
- Bank Transfer or Credit Card:
- After making your payment, contact the AIT Cashier. Provide your student ID number and proof of payment to clear the EL course fee from your SIS account.
3. Late Payment: A late payment interest may be applied if you do not pay within 30 days.
AIT Bank Account Details:
- Account Name: ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Current Account Number: 468-046301-2 (for international transfers)
- Savings Account Number: 405-999567-0 (for local transfers)
- Bank Name: Siam Commercial Bank Pcl., Ltd.
- Bank Branch: Thammasat University Hospital
- Branch Address: 95 Moo 8, Klong Nueng, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
- Swift Code: SICOTHBK
- Message to Beneficiary: EL Course Fee
- Please ensure you cover any service charges or transaction fees separately.
For further assistance, please contact the AIT Cashier’s office.