Online Tutoring
The ALI offers online tutoring and private instruction with one of our qualified instructors. This tutoring can be in-person or online. All our instructors have at least a master’s degree in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or something related. They have also lived abroad and have studied a foreign language, so they can understand just how challenging learning a new language can be.
Prospective & New ALI Students
If you are a new or prospective ALI student, contact us at ali@umkc.edu for more information about these tutoring options.
Prospective Students
Cost is $25/hour
Once a prospective student has taken the online English placement exam, CALIOPE, they are eligible for one online tutoring session with one of the ALI’s full-time instructors. This is a great way to learn more about the ALI, get to know one of our instructors, and sample the ALI instructional practices.
New Students
Cost is $50/hour
Once an admitted student has taken the online English placement exam, CALIOPE, and registered for classes, they are eligible for pre-semester online tutoring with one of our instructors. This tutoring is intended for students who are marginally below their target level. Once the semester begins, the instructor will determine if the student has met the requirements of their target level.
Current & Outgoing ALI Students
If you are a current or outgoing ALI student, contact Ms. Chelsey Butts, at ali@umkc.edu for more information about these tutoring options.
Current Students
Cost is $50/hour
Students who are taking classes and struggling to meet class expectations can request tutoring during the semester to help them succeed in ALI classes.
Students who want to continue learning English between semesters can request intersession tutoring. Students who narrowly fail a course due to language issues can be recommended by their teacher for intersession tutoring.
Outgoing Students
Cost is $50/hour
This program is for students who have completed their time at the ALI. This tutoring can be a part of a post-program package, where students receive four one-on-one sessions that include both a lesson and a feedback session.
Tutoring offers for outgoing students expire 4 months after leaving UMKC.
Part-Time Students
If you are a U.S. citizen, Green Card holder, or Visiting student contact us at ali@umkc.edu for information about our private instruction options.
Citizens and Green Card Holders
Citizens and Green Card holders who want to improve their English, but work during our normal class times should consider our online private instruction.
The ALI will pair you with one of our qualified instructors for one-on-one lessons. The instructor will provide instruction at your level on skills that you want to focus on.
For University Credit Costs
| Credits Hours | Tuition Cost | Number of sessions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $415.34 | 6 |
| 2 | $780.14 | 12 |
| 3 | $1,144.93 | 18 |
Non Credit Costs
| Weeks | Cost | Session Length | Number of Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two weeks | $100 | 1 hour | 2 |
| $200 | 2 hours | 4 | |
| Four weeks | $200 | 1 hour | 4 |
| $400 | 2 hours | 8 | |
| Six weeks | $300 | 1 hour | 6 |
| $600 | 2 hours | 12 |
Visiting (Non-Resident) Students
Visiting students (non-F-1 or J-1) who want to improve their English, but are busy during our normal class times, should consider our online private instruction.
The ALI will pair you with one of our qualified instructors for one-on-one lessons. The instructor will provide instruction at your level on skills that you want to focus on.
For University Credit Costs
| Credit Hours | Tuition Cost | Number of sessions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $974.02 | 17 |
| 2 | $1,896.31 | 34 |
| 3 | $2,818.60 | 51 |
Non-Credit Costs
| Weeks | Cost | Session Length | Number of Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two weeks | $100 | 1 hour | 2 |
| $200 | 2 hours | 4 | |
| Four weeks | $200 | 1 hour | 4 |
| $400 | 2 hours | 8 | |
| Six weeks | $300 | 1 hour | 6 |
| $600 | 2 hours | 12 |
Group Sessions
Citizens, Green card holders, and other visiting students who want to improve their English in a group setting, but cannot attend our regular classes should consider our group sessions.
| Two-weeks | $30/per student | 1-hour sessions |
| $60/per student | 2-hour sessions | |
| Four-weeks | $60/per student | 1-hour sessions |
| $120/per student | 2-hour sessions | |
| Six-weeks | $80/per student | 1-hour sessions |
| $160/per student | 2-hour sessions |
*Group sessions require 4-9 students.
Additional Costs
In order to best support our students, all private instruction students need to complete the online placement test (CALIOPE). The test costs $30-$50.
Contact the ALI at ali@umkc.edu for information about small-group short-term tutorial sessions.