English as an International Language

Established in 2001, the English as an International Language (EIL) Program is an interdisciplinary and international program that aims to develop first-rate scholars of English as an International Language serving all different sectors. It trains students to cultivate a strong specialization in English linguistics, instruction, or assessment and evaluation, or a combination of these. They are expected to master English to gain knowledge and access to information and state-of-the-art technology in the international community for academic and professional development.
The EIL Program has produced 117 Ph.D. holders and 165 Master’s degree graduates. They play significant roles and hold various responsibilities in several organizations and agencies, for example, as instructors of English at both public and private institutes, language trainers at international organizations, and program managers at private agencies. In brief, the EIL Program has always committed itself to excel in producing scholars who are equipped with research, academic, and professional minds.