- Students who are applying to the Applied Language Institute with no TOEFL scores will be considered for conditional admission. - Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions. The striking landscape includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. - A partial scholarship and tuition waiver is provided for all non-government sponsored students who are admitted to the Applied Language Institute (ALI).
National Mix
Nationalities of students include Asian, South American,European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
Students who are applying to the Applied Language Institute (ESL program) who also wish to apply to the College of Arts & Sciences or the School of Computing and Engineering, and who do not have a TOEFL/IELTS score or whose TOEFL/IELTS score is below the university minimum requirement, will be considered for conditional admission
Applied Language InstituteAbout the
The Institute’s mission is to offer comprehensive English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction for academic, personal or professional purposes. The Institute aims to teach students to preserve, appreciate and value their own cultures and languages while gathering understanding and appreciation of American educational environment. The University of Missouri–Kansas City is a public research university located in Kansas City,Missouri, USA. It is a part of the University of Missouri System. Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions. The striking landscape includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. The city's diversions include world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene, superb shopping and great blues and jazz clubs.
University of Missouri - Kansas CityAbout the
The University of Missouri–Kansas City is a public research university located in Kansas City,Missouri, USA. It is a part of the University of Missouri System. Its main campus is in Kansas City's Rockhill neighborhood east of the Country Club Plaza. The university's enrollment is 15,473. The University of Missouri - Kansas City was ranked 179th in the 2012U.S. News & World Report among the national universities in 2012. UMKC is committed to research that changes the world, from the discoveries of the School of Biological Sciences to the educational innovations being developed at the Institute for Urban Education to the advances taking place at Hospital Hill. UMKC’s sustainability leadership has resulted in local and national recognition, including being named Mid-America Regional Council Sustainable Success Stories Honoree and Solid Waste Management District Outstanding Program Award, Bicycle Friendly University Honorable Mention, and Sierra Club Top 100 Cool School.
Focus of Study and Benefits: -A partial scholarship and tuition waiver is provided for all non-government sponsored students who are admitted to the Applied Language Institute (ALI). -ALI program costs. ALI students eligible to receive: one of three types of academic scholarships. These scholarships waive international tuition for academic degree classes at UMKC, saving over $35,000 for a four-year degree program. -The ALI is a fully accredited department of the University. ALI Students are UMKC students. They receive full access to university facilities, including: The state-of-the-art Swinney Recreation Center, Hi-tech computer and language labs, with an extensive library of language software, Miller Nichols Library and its extensive database of full-text research articles and journals, Admission to many free UMKC student activities, including theater productions, University student fairs, festivals, field trips, clubs, and more. -Some ALI classes count toward graduation! Students can earn credits towards graduation while learning English. -All ALI grades will impact students’ overall GPA at UMKC. This is a great chance for students to begin their academic study at UMKC with a high GPA. -There is NO TOEFL requirement for ALI graduates to enter into most undergraduate degree programs: many UMKC undergraduate programs do not require a TOEFL score from students who graduate from ALI classes. -Concurrent ESL and Academic enrollment is available for advanced students: Students can enroll in academic classes while finishing their English study.
Curriculum : UMKC's ESL offers intensive, academic-based English language classes for International students, Adults and professions, and international visitors. Held 20 to 26 hours every week, the classes only consist of maximum of 18 students. Students learn English in a highly intensive environment with some social and cultural activites as part of the program. The core classes of the program include Grammar, Writing, Reading&Vocabulary, Speaking&Listening, American Culture and TOEFL preparation.
Classroom Hour :
Classes are held Monday to Friday, 20 to 26 hours every week.
Focus of Study and Benefits: -A partial scholarship and tuition waiver is provided for all non-government sponsored students who are admitted to the Applied Language Institute (ALI). -ALI program costs. ALI students eligible to receive: one of three types of academic scholarships. These scholarships waive international tuition for academic degree classes at UMKC, saving over $35,000 for a four-year degree program. -The ALI is a fully accredited department of the University. ALI Students are UMKC students. They receive full access to university facilities, including: The state-of-the-art Swinney Recreation Center, Hi-tech computer and language labs, with an extensive library of language software, Miller Nichols Library and its extensive database of full-text research articles and journals, Admission to many free UMKC student activities, including theater productions, University student fairs, festivals, field trips, clubs, and more. -Some ALI classes count toward graduation! Students can earn credits towards graduation while learning English. -All ALI grades will impact students’ overall GPA at UMKC. This is a great chance for students to begin their academic study at UMKC with a high GPA. -There is NO TOEFL requirement for ALI graduates to enter into most undergraduate degree programs: many UMKC undergraduate programs do not require a TOEFL score from students who graduate from ALI classes. -Concurrent ESL and Academic enrollment is available for advanced students: Students can enroll in academic classes while finishing their English study.
Curriculum : UMKC's ESL offers intensive, academic-based English language classes for International students, Adults and professions, and international visitors. Held 20 to 26 hours every week, the classes only consist of maximum of 18 students. Students learn English in a highly intensive environment with some social and cultural activites as part of the program. The core classes of the program include Grammar, Writing, Reading&Vocabulary, Speaking&Listening, American Culture and TOEFL preparation.
Classroom Hour :
Classes are held Monday to Friday, 20 to 26 hours every week.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
The Applied Language Institute provides attractive housing options while students' stay: homestays, residence halls, and apartment-style living.
Homestay
-Stay with an American family
-Improve English outside the classroom -Live the American culture
-Homestay application and $50 fee required.
UMKC Residence Hall - Dormitories
-Stay in a hall with other American and international students
-Meals are included – many meal plan options
-Private or shared rooms and bathrooms -Cost varies depending on the room and meal plan
On Campus – UMKC Apartment-Style Living
-Stay in an apartment building with other university students, faculty, and staff
-Fully furnished with kitchens, living rooms, and great community amenities -Choose from 1-, 2- or 4-bedroom apartments (cost varies)
-Open to all ages
Off-Campus Housing
Other housing may be available near campus, but cannot be assigned through UMKC. *Please see the housing cost Web site www.umkc.edu/housing/rates.asp for the most accurate price information for residence halls and on-campus apartments.
Surrounding Area
Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions. The striking landscape includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. The city's diversions include world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene, superb shopping and great blues and jazz clubs. Consider this your quick primer to everything that is unique to this Heartland metropolis.
Facilities
Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center,language technology center, library, music practice room, Recreational park, snack bar,swimming pool
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