Host:
University of Kansas
Contact:
Mark Algren, Director Tel: 785-864-4606 Fax: 785-864-5050 1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 204 Lawrence, KS 66045-7515 USA
Established:
1964 
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Applied English CenterDescriptionFor more information, please contact this program directly or visit their website.
Teaching QualificationsAll staff have a minimum of an MA in TESOL or a closely related field, and have a minimum of 3 years' experience. Graduate Teaching Assistants are studying in the MA-TESOL program or a closely related field.
Course InformationEnglish for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 20
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 2
Up to 9 hours of undergraduate credit may be earned for Levels 4 and 5 courses. Details at http://www.aec.ku.edu/allabout/tuition.html
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 25
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Semester courses (16 weeks) starting in August and January; summer term (8 weeks) starting in June
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 2%
Asia: 69%
Europe: 4%
Latin America: 4%
Middle East: 21%
Average Enrollments:
February: 350
July: 150
October: 380
FacilitiesThe AEC is housed in Lippincott Hall along Jayhawk Boulevard, in the center of the KU campus. Classes are held mainly in Fraser Hall across the street (see tall building in campus picture) and in other buildings on the central campus.
FeesFees based on a session length of 16 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
None.
Notes on Fees:
AEC tuition is charged per hour of course credit. The maximum number of course credits paid is 15. Tuition listed is for non-residents of the State of Kansas. Tuition is lower for Kansas state residents. Health insurance is required for all students: either KU-offered health insurance or an equivalent. See details on our Web site at http://www.aec.ku.edu/allabout/tuition.html
AccommodationsUndergraduates are encouraged but not required to live on campus. Full details about on-campus housing is available online: http://www.housing.ku.edu/. Here is a summary: · Safe and convenient on-campus housing includes 11residence halls, 12 scholarship halls, and 2 apartment complexes.· Residence halls provide meal plans, laundry rooms, computer services and social activities.· Accommodations are available for single students, married students & families.· Honors residence floors are also available.· Off-campus housing is abundant in local community.Application InformationEnrollment in the Applied English Center is automatic (if necessary) for students admitted to the University of Kansas. Students can also apply for admission to the Applied English Center on the AEC Website. Admission to the AEC does not guarantee admission to the University of Kansas |
