AVILA UNIVERSITY 38 ILCP and English Language Study at Avila International students wishing to improve their English can apply directly to Avila’s Intensive Language and Culture Program (ILCP) which offers five entry points per year. ILCP students can enroll in selected academic courses while they are studying ESL. International students can apply directly to the ILCP before applying for admission to a degree program. Please contact the director of the ILCP, for further information about the Intensive Language and Culture Program at: Tel. (816) 501-3772. FAX (816) 501-2461 or by e-mail at: Bruce.Inwards@Avila.edu. Certification Students Teacher Certification The Education Department provides the opportunity for students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to become eligible for a Missouri and/or  Kansas  teaching  certificate  by  successfully  completing  a  certification  program.  The teaching certification applicant must demonstrate the same competency requirements as those required  for  all  education  students.  Consult  the  Education  Student  Handbook  for  specific requirements and procedures. Required Materials: Teacher Certification applicants must submit: 1)  Application for Admission. 2) Official  transcript(s)  of  all  college-level  work  completed.  Final  college  transcript  must indicate conferral of bachelor’s degree. Paralegal Certificate Program The  School  of  Business  provides  a  non-degree  program  for  applicants  who  wish  to  be certified as a Paralegal. (See section on Legal Studies.) Required Materials: Paralegal Certificate applicants must submit: 1)  Application for Admission. 2)  Official transcript(s) of all college-level work completed. 3)  Official secondary school transcripts are required for students with fewer than twenty-four (24) credit hours of college-level work. Non-Degree Students (beyond nine (9) credits at Avila University) Avila University provides the opportunity for students who do not wish to seek a degree at Avila to continue study at Avila beyond the nine credit hour limit for Enrichment Students.