International Year One in The University of Kansas

The International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program).

• Age of participants: 17 years
• Duration of the programs: 2 semesters (9 months), 3 semesters (12 months)
• Beginning of classes: January, May, August
• Level of English: for the 3-semester program: IELTS 5.5 (scores for all sections not lower than 5.0), for 2-semester programs: IELTS 6.0 (indicators at sections no lower than 5.5), IELTS 6.5 (indicators under sections no lower than 6.0)
• Level of education: certificate of secondary (complete) general education
• Language of instruction: English.

Especially for foreign participants in the university there are programs of preparation for undergraduate studies. The purpose of these programs is to bring the level of knowledge and English language applicants in line with the requirements of the university and adaptation to the education system and lifestyle in the country.

Education lasts 2 or 3 semesters, depending on the type of preparation and the level of the English language (if necessary, you can first take special English courses). Courses begin during the year (there are options beginning in the spring, summer or autumn), upon completion of the students go to the main programs. There are three different types of education at the University:

• Integrated Accelerator Program (2 semesters)
• The academic 2-semester program (Academic Accelerator Program 2)
• Academic 3-semester program (Academic Accelerator Program 3).

The essence of these types of education consists in combining academic subjects and disciplines with additional academic support, adaptation and cultural enrichment. Each student attends intensive classes in English, where the language skills of communication and instruction, the skills of research and the correct application of language in everyday life are actively developed. Students can count on 24-hour access to the support service and during the education they have an excellent opportunity to get advice on any issue / issue - both in the curriculum and in life.

Programs have a flexible structure - students have the right to choose their own disciplines, prioritize, determine the most interesting sections of science for themselves. In addition, much attention is paid to the development of career skills - students attend special seminars, where they get acquainted with various topical issues of employment and job search. These classes lay a solid foundation for the future: professionals working with students, professionally and knowledgeably, help develop the necessary qualities.

Successful education is equivalent to undergraduate courses - students, respectively, immediately pass either to the third semester of the first year (at the end of the 2-semester programs), or to the second year of the bachelor's degree (at the end of the 3-semester program) for one of the chosen specialties all undergraduate degrees from the University of Kansas).

Types of programs and sample curriculum:

1. Integrated Program (Integrated Accelerator Program) (2 semesters).

Intensive 2-semester program designed for students with a high level of knowledge and English. The education includes academic, cultural, professional and linguistic support for successful adaptation to learning at the University of Kansas. Sample curriculum:

1. Semester 1:

• Seminars "To live, learn, grow" (level 1 and 2)
• Communication Research
• Principles of Biology
• Introduction to Psychology
• Algebra, pre-calculations and calculations.

2. Semester 2:

• Seminars "Living, learning, growing" (level 3)
• Composition
• Introduction to Art History
• American Studies
• Accounting and Algebra
• Calculations (levels 1 and 2).

2. Academic 2-semester program (Academic Accelerator Program 2).

Standard program of support and education for applicants with a fairly high level of English. Students receive support on all significant issues and are actively preparing for the basic courses of the bachelor's degree. The curriculum includes (an approximate set of disciplines):

1. Semester 1:

• Seminars "To live, learn, grow" (level 1 and 2)
• English for Academic Purposes
• Grammar for Academic Purposes
• American Studies
• Environment and Culture in Kansas
• Introduction to the landscapes of Kansas
• Algebra, pre-calculations and calculations.

2. Semester 2:

• Seminars "Living, learning, growing" (level 3)
• Kansas Studies
• Communication skills
• Humanities and Social Science
• Natural Sciences
• Algebra, pre-calculations and calculations.

3. Academic 3-semester program (Academic Accelerator Program 3).

Special program with extended learning of English. Participants during three semesters are engaged in English and academic disciplines, receive advice on lifestyle and adaptation, as well as on skills of employment and career choice. Sample curriculum:

1. Semester 1:

• Seminars "To live, learn, grow" (level 1)
• English for Academic Purposes (Level 1)
• Grammar for academic purposes (level 1)
• Information Literacy
• Environment and Culture in Kansas
• Introduction to the landscapes of Kansas
• Algebra, pre-calculations and calculations.

2. Semester 2:

• Seminars "Living, learning, growing" (level 2)
• English for Academic Purposes (Level 2)
• Grammar for Academic Purposes (Level 2)
• American Studies
• Natural Sciences or Humanities
• Exploring the landscapes of Kansas
• Algebra and computation (level 2).

3. Semester 3:

• Seminars "Living, learning, growing" (level 3)
• Communication Research
• Natural Sciences / Humanities / Social Sciences
• Landscaping projects in Kansas.

Tuition fee on the International Year One programs is:

• The integrated program (Integrated Accelerator Program) (2 semesters) = from 23056 $ to 30727 $
• Academic 2-semester program (Academic Accelerator Program 2) = from $ 25623 to $ 31605
• Academic 3-semester program (Academic Accelerator Program 3) = from 37346 $ to 40560 $.