EET on AIT Campus – Language Center

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: 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.

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

Recommended Length: Approximately 500 words

Duration: 60 minutes

Platform: Paper-based exam

Writing Requirements: You may use a pen or pencil for the exam.

Venue: AIT Language Center, Room 216, Second Floor, AIT Main Campus

Writing Materials: Pencils and erasers are available for purchase at the exam venue if needed.

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.

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