The ALI's Intensive English Program (IEP) has small classes and dedicated instructors and staff. Classes are designed for success in English fluency and for your cultural enrichment. The IEP offers up to 16 weeks of intensive instruction during the fall and spring semesters. Students can receive up to 20 hours of instruction per week (Sample Class Schedule). Courses are available for beginning level students, as well as intermediate and advanced students.
Starting Fall 2025, the ALI will have three levels and three classes:
Learn about our courses and levels here.
A student's movement through the program is determined by their performance/grade in their classes. It typically takes students one semester to complete each level.
The IEP has three start dates each semester; one regular and two late start dates. Only new students are allowed to use the late start dates. Students who come late join the classes that started at the beginning of the semester.
Application Deadlines for community and those without an F-1 or J-1 are set ten business days before the start of classes. This is to ensure enough time for processing and onboarding.
| Semester | Start Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | |
| Spring 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
The cost of tuition and fees depend on two things: residency and credit hours. Residents and Non Residents do not need to enroll full time or study for the full 16 weeks. Enrolling part-time for a late start date lowers the cost of tuition and fees. Contact the ALI for your specific costs.
Residents
Missouri and Kansas residents tuition are charged UMKC's Base tuition. To qualify for this rate, you must live in the state for at least one year. If you have not lived in Missouri or Kansas for one year, you will also be charged the Undergraduate-Non Resident tuition.
Residents are charged the following items:
Non Residents
International students without an F-1 or J-1 visa are considered Non Residents. Non Residents will be charged the Base tuition and the Undergraduate-Non Resident tuition.
Non Residents are charged the following items:
All Non Residents at the ALI receive a partial scholarship for their IEP classes. The current scholarship rate is $630 per credit hour.
Tuition Rates:
Student Life fee:
All students registered at UMKC pay the Student Life fee. The amount is based on the number of credit hours you enroll in.
Example Costs:
