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.

 

Classes are held Monday to Friday, 20 to 26 hours every week.

 

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.