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1) All test takers must follow the online exam instructions.

2) Failure to comply may result in immediate exam termination.

3) No refunds or free rescheduling will be provided in such cases.

Online Exam Instructions

English Entry Test (EET)

The English Entry Test (EET) is one of the options applicants can use for admission to AIT.

Scoring: Standardized by the Language Center, ranging from 0–9.
Alternative Options: Applicants may also submit any official test scores listed on the Admissions Website.
Purpose: Evaluates academic writing skills essential for postgraduate study, including writing research papers, theses, and other assignments.
Eligibility: Only for AIT applicants; results are not valid for current AIT students.

EET Exam Format
Online Resources for Academic Essay Preparation

Format: Type an academic essay

Topic: A general academic topic (provided on exam day)

Platform: Online exam system

Supervision: via ZOOM

Duration: 60 minutes

Recommended Length: Approximately 500 words

You will be required to write a well-structured academic essay in response to a general topic. This task is designed to assess your ability to develop and organize ideas clearly, support your arguments effectively, and use appropriate academic language, all within a limited time frame.

Understanding Academic Essay Structure

UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center – “Introductions”
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/introductions/
➤ Clear explanation of what an introduction needs, including how to write a hook, provide background, and present a thesis.
UNC Chapel Hill – “Argument”
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/argument/
➤ Great resource for understanding how to make and support arguments in an academic essay.
Purdue OWL – “Essay Writing”
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/index.html
➤ Step-by-step guide to planning, organizing, and writing essays in formal academic English.

Writing and Practice Tools for ESL Learners

British Council – Academic Essay Practice
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/b2-writing/opinion-essay
➤ A clear model of a short academic essay with step-by-step activities for ESL students.
Write & Improve (Cambridge)
https://writeandimprove.com/
➤ Students submit writing and receive automated feedback on grammar, vocabulary, and organization.

Sample Essays and Models

University of Manchester Academic Phrasebank
https://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/
➤ A rich collection of academic phrases and sentence starters to help structure essays clearly and formally.
Purdue OWL – “Argumentative Essays”
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/argumentative_essays.html
➤ Includes outlines, examples, and transitions to help students write strong argumentative essays.

Vocabulary and Sentence Structure

Academic Word List Practice (Vocabulary Exercises)
https://www.englishvocabularyexercises.com/AWL/index.htm
➤ Interactive vocabulary practice based on high-frequency academic words.
Oxford Learner’s Dictionary – Academic Word List
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/wordlist/academic/
➤ Clear definitions and examples of common academic vocabulary.
Transitional Words and Phrases – University of North Carolina
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/transitions/
➤ Helpful for building cohesion in essays — with examples of how to link ideas clearly.

Writing Support Videos

University of Sydney – “How to Write a Paragraph” (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA-joXQKyXE

➤ Short academic video showing how to structure clear body paragraphs with evidence and explanation.

Ashford University – Essay Structure Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TADeQI-XI0
➤ Simple, friendly breakdown of the key components of an academic essay.