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Intensive English Program

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Whether your studies are for professional, academic, or personal purposes, our classes focus on improving your English fluency and achieving your goals.

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 receive 20 hours of instruction per week (Sample Class Schedule). Most students begin classes at the beginning of the semester, but we offer late start dates for the few students who need to begin a little later. Courses are available for beginning level students, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Learn about our courses and levels here. 

Check out our program details below. Once you're ready to apply, head over to our Admissions page to get started on an application.
Have questions? Contact us at ali@umkc.edu. 

 

F-1 Visa Holders

The majority of the ALI's IEP students are F-1 visa holders. These students receive an I-20 document from the university to apply for their F-1 student visa. Costs below are for full-time study based on 12 credit hours. Spring 2025 rates reflect a higher insurance rate of $1,560.00. For a detailed description of our costs, visit our Program Costs page. 

Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Dates and Costs
Semester Weeks Start Date End Date Cost After Scholarship
Fall 2024 16 weeks Aug 19, 2024 Dec 6, 2024 $8,248.80
12 weeks Sep 16, 2024 $6,683.85
8 weeks Oct 7, 2024 $4,470.90
Spring 2025 16 week Jan 21, 2025 May 9, 2025 $8,683.80
12 weeks Feb 18, 2025 $7,118.85
8 weeks Mar 10, 2025 $5,175.90
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Application Deadlines
Semester Weeks Start Date Deadline
Fall 2024 16 weeks Aug 19, 2024 Jul 1, 2024
12 weeks Sep 16, 2024 Jul 29, 2024
8 weeks Oct 7, 2024 Aug 26, 2024
Spring 2025 16 week Jan 21, 2025 Dec 6, 2024
12 weeks Feb 18, 2025 Jan 3, 2024
8 weeks Mar 10, 2025 Jan 24, 2025

Application Deadlines for F-1 visa holders are set six weeks before the start of classes. If you need more time to get your visa, please submit your applicaiton before the deadline. 

Conditional Admission

Many academic units at UMKC will accept completion of the ALI's level 4 (undergraduate) or level 5 (graduate) in place of English proficiency scores. Many of these same academic units will also offer conditional admission when you apply. Check out our Conditional Admission page to learn which units offer conditional admission. 

Other International Students

The ALI accepts students who are in the U.S. with a visa that is not an F-1 student visa. These students usually contact the ALI and apply to join the program after they arrive in the U.S. Costs below are for full-time study based on 12 credit hours. For a detailed description of our costs, visit our Program Costs page. 

Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Dates and Costs
Semester Weeks Start Date End Date Cost After Scholarship
Fall 2024 16 weeks Aug 19, 2024 Dec 6, 2024 $6,973.80
12 weeks Sep 16, 2024 $5,408.85
8 weeks Oct 7, 2024 $3,465.90
Spring 2025 16 weeks Jan 21, 2025 May 9, 2025 $6,973.80
12 weeks Feb 18, 2025 $5,408.85
8 weeks Mar 10, 2025 $3,465.90
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Application Deadlines
Semester Weeks Start Date Deadline
Fall 2024 16 weeks Aug 19, 2024 Aug 12, 2024
12 weeks Sep 16, 2024 Sep 9, 2024
8 weeks Oct 7, 2024 Sep 30, 2024
Spring 2025 16 week Jan 21, 2025 Jan 8, 2025
12 weeks Feb 18, 2025 Feb 6, 2025
8 weeks Mar 10, 2025 Feb 27, 2025

Application Deadlines for other visa holders are set for one week before classes start. Most other visa holders cannot apply until after they arrive in the country. Contact the ALI to find out if you are eligible to apply before your arrival.

Domestic Students

US Residents and Citizens can also study in the Intensive English Program. Check out our Domestic Student program page for more information.  

Intensive English (Domestic)