Intensive English Program

Our Intensive English program is 20 to 25 hours of instruction per week. It is designed to not only teach you English, but also prepare you for the university classroom. Students who complete Level 4 (Undergraduate) or Level 5 (Graduate) meet UMKC’s English requirement. Many UMKC programs offer conditional admission. Click here for more information.

The ALI’s Intensive English program has small classes and all levels of instruction (from no English to preparation for graduate-level). Each student takes a placement exam to determine what level of instruction is needed. At the end of the semester, we provide certificates of attendance and completion.

We offer 5 levels of instruction

Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV – once successfully completed, students are ready for undergraduate academics
Level V – once successfully completed, students are ready for graduate academics

* Click here for an explanation of ALI’s levels.

We focus on 3 main subjects

Writing & Grammar
Reading & Vocabulary
Speaking & Listening

We offer Academic-Year, Summer, and Short-term programs.

Academic Year

16 weeks of intensive instruction
20 hours of instruction per week
Sample Class Schedule
Social and Cultural activities every month
Short-term programs available

Summer Program

8 weeks of intensive instruction with extended classes for maximum results
25 hours of instruction per week
Fast-paced and more intensive
Sample Class Schedule
Social and Cultural activities every month
Short-term programs available

Short Term Programs

Part-semester programs are available for students that cannot attend a full semester.
Students in these programs join the classes that began at the beginning of the semester.
Social and Cultural activities every month
12 or 8 week programs during the fall and spring semesters.
6 or 4 week programs during the summer semester.