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Virtual Tour Founded 1964, the Applied English Center (AEC) is one of the largest (over 350 students from 30+ countries) intensive English programs in the USA, and is in the center of the University of Kansas (KU). The program's 5 levels focus on English for academic purposes, including cultural adaptation to the USA and university life.
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  • AEC students have full access to all KU facilities including athletic facilities, computer labs and over 500 student clubs and organizations
  • Class size typically averages about 15; careful testing ensures accurate placement each semester
  • Starting with Level 3, students can be placed in different levels in courses depending on ability, and students admitted to KU can also be enrolled in both AEC and KU classes
  • Several field trips and cultural events are part of the program each semester
  • Permanent instructors have masters degrees, an average of over 15 years' ESL experience, and most have taught in other countries

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    Colleges in the USACourses Offered & Fees
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    English for Academic Purposes
    January/June/August
    Varies
    3
    16 (Jan/Aug)/8 (June)
    18
    8,625 for 15 credit hours
    Colleges in the USAFacilities and Location
    KU's beautiful campus is close to downtown Lawrence, and 1 hour from Kansas City. Lawrence is a safe small city of over 90,000 people. Students can enjoy all KU facilities and activities, and campus and city buses are free for students. KU is famous for its national champion basketball team.
    Colleges in the USA Specialized Accreditation
    KU is a fully-accredited major research university of 30,000 students, and offers around 200 courses of study for bachelor, masters and doctoral students.

    The Applied English Center is accredited (2008-2018) by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation)
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    University of Kansas
    1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 204
    Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7515
    Phone:  1-785-864-4606
    Fax: 1-785-864-5050

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    ESL Programs in the USA Program/Centre Name: Applied English Center
    ESL Programs in the USA Organization Name: University of Kansas
    ESL Programs in the USA # ESL Programs Offered/Year: 3
    ESL Programs in the USA # ESL Students/Year: 800
    ESL Programs in the USA Application Fee (US$): 50
    ESL Programs in the USA Age of Students: 18 - 35
    ESL Programs in the USA Class Size: 8 - 20
     
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    Accommodation for ESL Students:
     Study in the USAOnsite Residences and Dormitories
    Accommodation Fees:
     College Stats Residence/Dormitory Monthly Fees (room & board): 850
     
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    Language Support for ESL Students:
     Study in the USALanguage Testing and Placement
    Study in the USALanguage Labs
    Study in the USAComputer Labs
    Study in the USAConversation Workshops
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     Study in the USAOrientation Programs
    Study in the USAActivities, Events, and Field Trips (Day, Weekend, Semester Break Trips)
    Study in the USACounselling, Buddy Programs, and Peer Programs
     
    Consideration for Admission
    Minimum Age: 17
    High School Grades: Considered
    English Language Proficiency: All Levels
     
    Quick Stats
    Program/Centre Name: Applied English Center
    Organization Name: University of Kansas
    ESL Program Founded: 1964
    # Campuses: 1
    Campus Setting (Main Campus): Suburban
    Nearest City (Main Campus): Lawrence
    City Population: 90,000
    Cost of Living: Medium
    Climate Range: 20 °F to 90 °F
    # ESL Programs Offered/Year: 3
    # ESL Students/Year: 800
    # Countries of Origin: 31 or more
     
       
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