All new students who
1) have either not submitted a test score for admission (e.g., those who submitted a certificate of English medium of instruction) or
2) have taken the online EET or have taken the EET outside of Thailand where the testing was not conducted by AIT Language Center or the 3 Schools of AIT must take the AIT Writing Placement Test (AWPT) to validate their writing scores and to be able to register for classes.
The AWPT consists of two tasks. The first is a description of data (75-100 words), and the second is an essay (250 – 350 words). These two tasks are scored on a nine point scale. (The criteria for scoring are similar to those for the IELTS academic writing test.) For more information, please see here.
An AWPT score of 6 or IELTS writing score of 6.0 (or LC approved equivalent), or satisfactory completion of EL 19 (Pass) should be attained by the end of the second semester. This will be a condition for registration for dissertation / thesis / research study / project.
Students with AWPT score below 6.0 are required to take mandatory English Language (EL) courses at the AIT Language Center until they meet the English language requirements. Students who wish to attend English courses outside AIT in lieu of the EL courses need to seek prior approval of the Language Center before the start of the program and need to provide proof of attendance.
I obtained a degree at a university at which English is the sole medium of instruction. Can I submit a certificate, in place of English Test score?
You can submit the 'Certificate of English Medium of Instruction' issued by the Registry Office of your previous institute if you graduated within 5 years when applying to AIT. We do reserve the rights to accept or reject such certificate based on our extensive list of recognized certificates of English medium of instruction. Alternatively, you can take AIT EET test on campus or online. However, should you wish to be considered for full scholarships, you must submit an English test score that is not older than 2 years. Please check acceptable test results here.