Description

The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, a small, friendly midwestern city (population 71,000) located in the hills of northeast Kansas. Nearby is Kansas City (population 1.5 million), a 45-minute drive away, and Topeka, the capital city of Kansas, which is 30 minutes away by car. The nearest airport is Kansas City International Airport.

20 hours of instruction per week plus conversation groups and laboratory practice. 16-week Intensive English Program (2 Sessions): August to December and January to May. 8-week Summer Intensive English Program (1 Session): June and July. 4-week Summer Orientation Program for Graduate Students (1 Session): July (5-20 hours of instruction per week). Five proficiency levels are offered, from beginning to advanced, and an individualized writing course at the sixth level. Courses in Speaking & Understanding, English Structure, Reading, and Writing are offered at all five levels.

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University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS, United States 66045-2650

Programs

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Summer Session (8 weeks): 2,770 Fall Semester (16 weeks): 4,542
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Applied English Center

Description

20 hours of instruction per week plus conversation groups and laboratory practice. 16-week Intensive English Program (2 Sessions): August to December and January to May. 8-week Summer Intensive English Program (1 Session): June and July. 4-week Summer Orientation Program for Graduate Students (1 Session): July (5-20 hours of instruction per week). Five proficiency levels are offered, from beginning to advanced, and an individualized writing course at the sixth level. Courses in Speaking & Understanding, English Structure, Reading, and Writing are offered at all five levels.

Student Services

The Applied English Center (AEC), founded in 1964, provides intensive English instruction and ESL courses, preparing students and scholars for study in American universities, and helping students, scholars, and visitors participate in American society. Specialized programs provide tailored instruction for sponsored groups. Academic and cultural orientation is an integral pair of language instruction. At the University of Kansas, the AEC helps internationalize the campus through the participation of its faculty, students, and staff in all areas of campus life.

Additional Services

Students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree can apply for admission based on their academic preparation, with no TOEFL score required. Students take the English proficiency test upon arrival and will take ESL courses if needed. Students interested in pursuing a graduate program may be admitted with 520 TOEFL as conditional students in most departments. 570 TOEFL is required for regular admission in most graduate programs; a few graduate programs require 600 TOEFL.

Other Programs

Summer orientation to graduate study in the U.S.; special programs for groups of students and professionals; Classroom Communication for International Teaching Assistants; and elective courses (Pronunciation Practice, English for Business, English through Film, American Society, Technical Writing), with new courses developed each year.

Housing Options

single dormatory

Varies

single dormatory,double dormatory,off-campus

Meals:

Summer Session (8 weeks): 875 Fall Semester (16 weeks): 1,924

double dormatory

Varies

single dormatory,double dormatory,off-campus

Meals:

Summer Session (8 weeks): 875 Fall Semester (16 weeks): 1,924

off-campus

Varies

single dormatory,double dormatory,off-campus

Meals:

Summer Session (8 weeks): 875 Fall Semester (16 weeks): 1,924

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