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Aston International Academy
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Students study on an award-winning campus in the heart of New York city. A FREE iPad is included for all participants.

-Classes from 9:30am to 12:30pm 5 days per week (15 hours per week)
-We provide afternoon cultural, physical and social events throughout New York City.
-All materials are included in the price. Our books are digital and downloadable on iTunes.
-A certificate of completion is provided at the end of the program.
-Qualified accredited teachers for young learners.
-Homestay accommodation included in the price with breakfast and dinner.
-Airport Pick Up is available at an additional cost.

Aston's activity calendar is packed with social, cultural and physical events that provide students a chance to improve their English outside of class

We provide an afternoon program that combines cultural, physical and social events.
Activities run from 1pm to 5pm.

Full day excursions are included. The full day excursions give students a richer experience outside of the class. Entrance fees to all activities are included in the price.

Four Week Package includes: a Tour to the Statue of Liberty, Yankees Baseball Game, Off-Broadway show, MoMa - Museum of Modern Art.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Activity
01:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Austin.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 17 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Study in the coolest school in Austin, TX! Aston International Academy is committed to providing immersive academic and non-academic English language education to speakers of other languages. Serving both international students and Austin residents, we aim to foster a community of learners with a focus on fluency, accuracy and confidence in a comfortable, family-like atmosphere.

Year opened
2012
Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

AIA has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Austin Community College
Concordia University, Austin

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Aston International Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 25.

AIA teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
20%
Japan
20%
USA
20%
China
15%
France
10%
South Korea
10%
Turkey
10%
Venezuela
10%
Russia
5%

School holidays

AIA does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Study in the coolest school in New York! 100% digital and paperless. Prepare your kids for the 21st Century. We offer an ESL + Activities Camp or ESL + Dance Camp. Our basic ESL + Activities camp gives students the opportunity to improve their English and enjoy New York. Students study in the morning and enjoy activities in the afternoon. Kids can start any Monday. All kids will study with an Apple Creative on Tuesdays to learn different productivity apps. An iPad is available for full day + homestay program.

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100% recommend

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"I learned and had fun"

Maria Andrea Rodriguez Leon, student from Venezuela

The teachers were excellent, the classes very dynamic because we used ipads to saw the classes and we go out to the street to talk with people we did not know but we managed to communicate. It was very fun to record videos of our interviews, our musical compositions, dances, our experiences in the city
And the best was James, the principal, very funny

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
7 Aug 2017 - 25 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue an I-20 to support an F-1 student visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Austin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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