University of Missouri-Kansas City

The Applied Language Institute

UMKC is a state-supported Level I research institution in a park-like setting.

In the center of a major, Midwestern city.

Welcome to UMKC’s Applied Language Institute – a program that feels like family and shows you the real heart of America.

Our most important goal is helping students to reach their goals.

Whether you want to learn English to enter an American

University . . .

Or for personal or professional reasons . . .

You will find just what you want at the Applied Language Institute in Kansas City – a

friendly and affordable city in the heart of America.

All of our teachers have Master’s Degrees and have lived, studied or taught abroad.

Benefits for ALI Students

• A partial scholarship and tuition waiver is provided for all students admitted to the Applied Language Institute (ALI)

• Academic scholarships for ALI graduates allow students to pay resident tuition for academic study at UMKC

• The ALI is a fully-accredited department of the University

• ALI classes count towards graduation. Earn credits towards graduation while you learn English

• Many academic classes are offered through the Applied Language Institute

More Benefits . . .

• All ALI grades will impact students’ overall GPA at UMKC

• The ALI provides assistance with the application process

• ESL and academic enrollment available for advanced students

• No TOEFL requirement for ALI graduates who wish to continue their academic careers at UMKC

• Conditional Admission to academic programs available

• Monthly payment plan for tuition and housing available

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 a.m. Grammar Grammar Grammar Grammar Grammar

10:00 a.m. Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing

11:00 a.m. Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break

12:00 p.m. Reading & vocabulary Reading & vocabulary Reading & vocabulary Reading & vocabulary Reading & vocabulary

1:00 p.m. Speaking & listening Speaking & listening Speaking & listening Speaking & listening Speaking & listening

2:00 p.m. TOEFL preparation Pronunciation TOEFL preparation Pronunciation Self-study/lab time

3:00 p.m. Self-study/lab time Self-study/lab time Self-study/lab time Self-study/lab time Self-study/lab time

Typical schedule for an ALI student during the Fall or Spring semesters

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 a.m. Grammar Grammar Grammar Grammar Grammar

10:00 a.m. Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing

11:15 a.m. Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break

12:15 p.m. Reading & vocabulary Reading & vocabulary Reading & vocabulary Reading & vocabulary Reading & vocabulary

1:45 p.m. Speaking & listening Speaking & listening Speaking & listening Speaking & listening Speaking & listening

3:10 p.m. TOEFL preparation Pronunciation TOEFL preparation Pronunciation Self-study/lab time

Typical schedule for an ALI student during the Summer Semester

Each student takes a placement test to determine his/her correct level of instruction

• Basic: Zero level; true beginner• Level I: High beginner• Level II: Low intermediate

• Level III: High intermediate

• Level IV: Low advanced. Upon completion of Level IV courses, students should be ready for academic work at the undergraduate level.

• Level V: Mid-advanced. Upon completion of Level V courses, students should be ready for academic work at the graduate level.

Tuition costs for ALI students are reasonable

ESL Semester, Weeks Total Fees ALI Scholarship Covers

Students Pay Living Other Total Cost

Summer, 4 weeks $2,010 $600 $1,410$1,610 $270 $3,290

Summer, 6 weeks $3,340 $1,225 $2,115$2,420 $400 $4,935

Summer, 8 weeks $4,000 $1,180 $2,820$3,220 $530 $6,570

Fall or Winter, 8 weeks $4,100 $1,935 $2,165$3,630 $810 $6,605

Fall orWinter, 10 weeks $5,450 $2,639 $2,811$4,530 $1,010 $8,351

Fall or Winter, 12 weeks $6,130 $2,911 $3,219$5,440 $1,210 $9,869

Fall or Winter, 16 weeks $8,160 $3,861 $4,299$7,250 $1,610 $13,159

Fall and Winter, 32 weeks $16,330 $7,732 $8,598$14,500 $3,220 $26,318

Summer, Fall & Winter, 40 weeks $20,330 $8,912 $11,418 $17,720 $3,760 $32,898

Every student admitted to the

Applied Language Institute receives a

partial scholarship to help with costs. Our

ESL program is one of the most affordable

available.

Housing Costs

Homestay with an American family: $600 per month, including breakfast and

dinner.

Dormitories and apartments are available

on campus for about $800 to $1000 per month

including meals.

Campus housing includes dormitories . . .

Johnson Hall & Oak Street Hall Rates - Annual Rates

4-Person Double Suite $5,875 Meal Plan 1 - 15 meals per week/$250 flex cash $8,516 Meal Plan 2 - 12 meals per week/$350 flex cash $8,403 Meal Plan 3 - 360 Meals per year/ $350 flex cash $8,502Meal Plan 4 - 32 Meals per year/ $400 flex cash $8,502

Meal Plan 5 - 280 Meals per year/ $600 flex cash NEW $8,705

Single Room (Private Bath) $7,435Meal Plan 1 - 15 meals per week/$250 flex cash $10,076 Meal Plan 2 - 12 meals per week/$350 flex cash $9,963

Meal Plan 3 - 360 Meals per year/ $350 flex cash $10,062 Meal Plan 4 - 320 Meals per year/ $400 flex cash $10,062

Meal Plan 5 - 280 Meals per year/ $600 flex cash NEW $10,265

Single Suite (Shared Bath) $7,272Meal Plan 1 - 15 meals per week/$250 flex cash $9,913 Meal Plan 2 - 12 meals per week/$350 flex cash $9,800

Meal Plan 3 - 360 Meals per year/ $350 flex cash $9,899 Meal Plan 4 - 320 Meals per year/ $400 flex cash $9,899

Meal Plan 5 - 280 Meals per year/ $600 flex cash NEW $10,102

And Apartments!

Oak Place Apartment Rates Rates are per person — 12-month

lease All apartments are fully furnished. Rates include all utilities, Internet and cable. Rates do not include a

meal plan.Oak Place 1 Bedroom

Apartment $10,788 (or $899/month)Oak Place 2 Bedroom

Apartment $9,300 (or $775/month)Oak Place 4 Bedroom

Apartment $7,188 (or $599/month per person

for a 12-month lease)$6,690 (or $669/month for a 10-

month lease - limited amount available)

 

RESIDENT MEAL PLAN OPTIONS

Students living in Oak or Johnson Residence Halls must choose one of the

plans shown:

15 meals/week with $125/semester in Flex Dollars

Annual Price $2,641

Enjoy fifteen (15) resident all-you-care-to-eat & drink meals in the Union Cafeteria per week and $125.00 in meal plan points to be spent in any dining services location throughout the semester.

12 meals/week with $175/semester in Flex Dollars

Annual Price $2,525

Enjoy twelve (12) resident all-you-care-to-eat & drink meals in the Union Cafeteria per week and $175.00 in meal plan points to be spent in any dining services location throughout the semester.

180 meals/semester (average 11.25 meals/week)

with $175/semester in Flex Dollars.

Annual Price $2,630

Enjoy one-hundred and eighty (180) resident all-you-care-to-eat & drink meals in the Union Cafeteria per semester and $175.00 in meal plan points to be spent in any dining services location throughout the semester. Plan holders on this plan are allowed to bring guests. All 180 meals must be consumed

during the semester; unused meals will be lost and cannot be exchanged for Flex Dollars.

160 meals/semester (average 10 meals/week)with $200/semester in Flex Dollars.

Annual Price $2,630

Enjoy one-hundred and sixty (160) resident all-you-care-to-eat & drink meals in the Union Cafeteria per semester and $200.00 in meal plan points to be spent in any dining services location throughout the semester. Plan holders on this plan are allowed to bring guests. All 160 meals must be consumed

during the semester; unused meals will be lost and cannot be exchanged for Flex Dollars.

NEW for 2010/2011! 140 meals/semester (avg. 8.75 meals/week)

with $300/semester in Flex Dollars.

Annual Price $2,850

Enjoy one-hundred and forty (140) resident all-you-care-to-eat & drink meals in the Union Cafeteria per semester and $300.00 in meal plan points to be spent in any dining services location throughout the semester. Plan holders on this plan are allowed to bring guests. All 140 meals must be consumed

during the semester; unused meals will be lost and cannot be exchanged for Flex Dollars.

Homestay STUDENT UNIVERSITY MEAL PLAN OPTIONS

All Voluntary Points and Commuter Student Meal Plans may be purchased by visiting the One Card Office on the second floor of the University Center OR by

calling the One Card Office at: 816.235.6657.

Steady Diner Plan(75 meals/semester,

$50.00/semester in Flex Dollars)Price: $500.00 (plus tax)

Enjoy 75 meals per semester in the Union Cafeteria with $50.00 in Flex Dollars.

Frequent Diner Plan(50 meals/semester,

$100.00/semester in Flex Dollars)Price: $400.00 (plus tax)

Enjoy 50 meals per semester in the Union Cafeteria with $100.00 in Flex Dollars.

Occasional Diner Plan(25 meals/semester,

$150.00/semester in Flex Dollars)Price: $300.00 (plus tax)

Enjoy 25 meals per semester in the Union Cafeteria with $150.00 in Flex Dollars.

Best Value Plan(50 meals/semester) Price: $275.00 (plus tax)

Enjoy 50 meals per semester in the Union Cafeteria.

Voluntary Points Package Plan($100 in volume points, usable at

any DS venue)Price: $95.00 (plus tax)

Voluntary PointsCommuter students may purchase all Voluntary Points for use in any dining location on campus. It requires a minimum of $50.00 + tax to begin a declining balance account. This option can be purchased at the One Card Office, located across the hall from the Information Desk on the second floor of the University Center. It includes an automatic 10% upgrade on the amount you purchase (For example: Buy $100 in declining balance and receive $110!).

Homestay students may also elect to purchase a meal

plan and eat lunch at one of the

campus dining facilities.

In addition to the cafeteria, the following food options are available at the Student

Union. Students can also purchase bagels, smoothies and sandwiches at several

campus locations.

What to look for in an ESL program:• Department of the University

• Accredited by the University

• Provides all levels of Instruction

• Provides credit towards graduation

• Grades impact GPA

• Allows academic admission without TOEFL

• Provides on-campus housing and/or homestays

• Activities included

• Cost effective

• Offers payment plan• Airport pickup at no charge

What to look for in a University:

• Number of international students• Accreditation

• Provides housing• Offers an ESL program

• Sponsors international student organizations• Services such as cafeteria and campus transportation• Reasonable cost

• Payment plan• Activities• Facilities

• Gym• Theater• Auditoriums• Computer access• Athletics

• Location and transportation systems

Kansas City – a beautiful city in the heart of America