The primary mission of Missouri S&T's Applied Language Institute (ALI) is to meet the language needs of the university's international community. The ALI has developed permanent, ongoing language programs, and will develop temporary programs as needed to help the Missouri S&T international community to fulfill their educational and professional goals as they relate to their knowledge and use of the English language.

The mission of the Intensive English Program (IEP) at Missouri S&T is to assist international students in attaining the proficiency level needed to gain admission to Missouri S&T. The IEP also assists non-academic internationals with their language needs.

Statement of Goals
The primary goal of the IEP is to help international students gain a sound functional competence in the English language, i.e., to provide them with the necessary skills and abilities to allow them to pursue a Missouri S&T degree program without the impediment of language difficulties.

Secondary goals include the following:

• to help students adjust to the American culture
• to help students develop effective study habits
• to help students achieve success in the U.S. university system