Academic Intensive Program (Daytime)

Aston International Academy

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Course description

Welcome to our Academic Intensive English Program! At Aston International Academy, we focus on helping non-native speakers improve their English skills in a fast-paced environment. Our teachers make sure you not only learn the language but also important stuff like how to think critically, understand different cultures, and use English in real-life situations. Whether you want to boost your job opportunities, travel comfortably, or just chat confidently with others, our courses have got you covered!

The Academic Intensive Program (Daytime)
Only for levels B2 and higher
https://www.astonusa.com/intensive-englishprograms

20 hours per week

Mon-Thu: 8:45am - 1:15pm
Fri: 8:45am - 2:45pm

Course Structure

TOEFL Preparation (1.25 hours)
Reading & Writing (2.5 hours)
Listening & Speaking (2.5 hours)
Focus on Grammar (5 hours)
Culture Topic (2.5 hours)
Literature (2.5 hours)
Academic Skills (2.5 hours)
Ask a Linguist Anything! (1.25 hours)

Our quarters for daytime courses are 11 weeks.
Our semesters for daytime courses are 22 weeks.
Please note that discounts are listed in our pricing for those who book full quarters or semesters.

The 2024 terms are:
July 15 - Sept 27
Oct 7 - Dec 20

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
4-44 weeks
Classes per week
16 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 75 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:25 AM - 02:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

High intermediate
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 8 students
Maximum 13 students

Student age

Age range 17 - 70 years old
Average 25 years old

Certificate

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

79% recommend

based on 14 reviews
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"Very lovely people and this experience was helpful!"

Renaldo Korst, student from Netherlands

I like the way the classes where given. Not that strict, joky sometimes. It was refreshing to be here at Language International School.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
8 May 2023 - 12 May 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good teachers"

Paulo Victor Leite Lima Gomes, student from Brazil

The teachers are excellent. I love the way they teach and the engagement with students. They are committed to our learning. However, the school needs a proper structure for receiving small-term students. I recommend more for people who want to live in the USA and must study for more than six months.

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My ratings for this school

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3 weeks
Date of study
7 Nov 2022 - 2 Dec 2022
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"My experience was excellent, Iearned a lot"

Juan Francisco Sánchez Delgado, student from Mexico

I am really enjoying the classes although having the classes on line is not the same experience however the teachears have been doing their best to teach us English which I deeply appreciate.

Aston is like a family and they make you feel comfortable and confident all the time.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
2 Mar 2020 - 22 May 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I would say: Amazing ! There is no better word to describe my experience."

Cécile Morel, student from Switzerland

I liked absolutely everything in my experience ! The teachers are awesome and I learned a lot with them ! There were many activities during the lunch break and it was really fun !

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15 weeks
Date of study
6 Jan 2020 - 24 Apr 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"During two months I was studying at Aston I improved a lot my English."

Pablo Pagés, student from Argentina

AIA was very helpful, teachers are friendly and they know how to teach.
The institute is in a really cool zone of the city and close to downtown.
I really enjoyed my time there!

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7 weeks
Date of study
6 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good experience"

Said Ahmed Fatah Al-Maskari, student from Oman

This Very Nice Experience in Aston International Academy .

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23 weeks
Date of study
1 Oct 2018 - 15 Mar 2019
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Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was interesting, funny and enriching."

Philipp Haberler, student from Austria

I was only for two weeks there, but I loved it!

Most of the time I had private lessons.
The teachers were smart, cool and funny so I had a good time and I learned a lot.
But I also met some students from all over the world in my breaks that was awesome.
I enjoyed going to School there and definetly would recommend AIA to everyone.

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My ratings for this school

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1 week
Date of study
14 Aug 2017 - 25 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Heather Tyler, Executive Director at Aston International Academy responded to this review.
13 September 2017

Thank you so much for your kind words! We were so happy to have you here and enjoyed every minute of your two weeks!

We wish you the best and would love to hear from you in the future to know where you are and all about your adventures!

"Amazing"

Elisabeth Rieder, student from Austria

I liked the idea of different classes like listening, reading, writing, conversation, idioms and grammar. The teachers were really good, they were always prepared for their classes.

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10 weeks
Date of study
3 Oct 2016 - 16 Dec 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Heather Tyler, Executive Director at Aston International Academy responded to this review.
13 September 2017

We are so glad that you felt your time was productive here! That is our job so it is good to know we served you well.

Thank you for the review!

"I like the school"

Nopparat Chompupong, student from Thailand

I liked the school because I made new friends. I've known several people, and friends of friends. Each one of them came from different countries each with different culture. And I've known teachers to help teach reading, writing, listening, speaking and I've improved myself. I will never forget this school.

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25 weeks
Date of study
16 May 2016 - 11 Nov 2016
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Heather Tyler, Executive Director at Aston International Academy responded to this review.
25 July 2017

And I guarantee all of your new friends miss you very much! And we are SO happy to hear you noticed your improvement during your time here.
We loved having you here and hope that you will come and visit us if you ever make it back to Austin.

"An excellent experience"

Eduardo Rosales Alvarado, student from Mexico

It was an incredible experience. Everything was fine, it was in excellent location, and they had well-trained teachers. In general, the staff was very attentive and helped you if you had a problem.

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3 weeks
Date of study
14 Sep 2015 - 9 Oct 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Chelsea, Director at Aston International Academy responded to this review.
27 October 2015

Thank you for the kind words, Eduardo. We enjoyed having you! Come back and visit Austin soon!

"Most of the teachers were great, but the English proficiency of the students win the classes were not on the same level."

Sabine Andrikos, student from Germany

The main problem was that the English proficiency of the students in the classes were not on the same level. The rooms were also too small for the classes.

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2 weeks
Date of study
24 Nov 2014 - 12 Dec 2014
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Heather Tyler, Executive Director at Aston International Academy responded to this review.
25 July 2017

Thank you for your feedback. All feedback is appreciated and we have done well to limit our class sizes now to make sure everyone gets the attention they need and deserve.
Take care!

"A good experience for learn English"

Marc Blanch, student from Spain

My personal experience in this school has been really good. The teachers are very professional, explain their classes for the people can understand. For me, have been a good experience and I think that my English in this month is better than the first day.

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3 weeks
Date of study
22 Sep 2014 - 17 Oct 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Aston International Academy surprised me with kindness, wisdom and knowledge!"

Brunella Casagrande, student from Brazil

The classes are really good! The teachers are creative, patient, and kind! They explain clearly and with joy! The location is really good! But they don't have a private parking lot! But it's not a problem! They always do something to unite the students! Games, parties, etc. It was remarkable! I liked this school so much! I recommend checking it out!

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3 weeks
Date of study
3 Feb 2014 - 28 Feb 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It's different from Italian schools."

Federica Iucci, student from Italy

It was a nice experience, even if very short. I studied there only for two weeks, so I can't say a lot about the school. The teachers are so good and kind. The lessons are good, but I think that it will be better if there were more conversations and when the students are talking the teacher correct them. The location is right, above all, for the guys that live in west campus.
However it was great, and I met a lot of students.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Oct 2013 - 25 Oct 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $50 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

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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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