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Welcome to Austin ESL School

At Austin ESL, our team of experienced administrators and instructors will work with you to help you succeed in achieving your language goals. We offer small-sized student-oriented classes designed to help every type of learner succeed. From the beginning of the application process, to your arrival in the United States, to the day you graduate,…

ESL Programs

At Austin ESL School, we offer three ESL Programs: full-time program, part-time program, TOEFL course, and customized courses. All F-1 students must enroll in the full-time program which consists of a total of 18 hours of instruction a week. The part-time option is for students that do not have F-1 visa requirements and/or financial means to…

University Pathway

Austin ESL School helps eligible students obtain a conditional admission letter to one of the partner universities. To qualify, students must enroll in the Austin ESL full-time program, have a high school diploma with a minimum GPA equivalent of 2.5/4, and meet minimum English language proficiency requirement before they can start their studies at the…

TOEFL / IELTS Waiver

Austin ESL School builds partnerships with universities and colleges to provide its students with a waiver of TOEFL and IELTS score requirements. This means that Austin ESL School students who successfully complete Level 4 will not need official TOEFL or IELTS scores to prove their English proficiency in order to apply to one or more…

Full-Time Program

All international (F-1) students are required to enroll in the full-time program of study. The full-time program offers 14-16 hours of classroom instruction and 3-4 hours of language lab & electives instruction each week. Language lab will be taught and guided by an instructor. Students are able to complete one level of proficiency in a…

Part-Time Program

Our part-time program offers a minimum of 6 hours of mandatory classroom instruction and an up to an optional 12 hours per week. Students would have the option to enroll in any of the available opened classes. If a class is not available at their level, they may choose to enroll in private sessions before…

TOEFL

The TOEFL® test is a highly respected English language proficiency test, helping millions of students like you attend English-speaking institutes all over the world. The TOEFL test measures the ability of non-native English speakers to use and understand English at the university level. ACES TOEFL course was carefully designed for anyone who wishes to study at an English-speaking university or…

Customized Courses

At Austin ESL School, we offer customized courses for groups of 5 or more students with flexible start dates, length, structure, and content. Offering customized courses allows us to work with your schedule and specific learning needs. These courses are ideal for families and groups of friends who are unable to attend our regular part-time…

Private & Semi-Private Tutoring

Austin ESL School is now offering private & Semi-Private tutoring classes to students who would like to have a concentrated, target-orientated course. This course is designed to fit your schedule, your needs, and your goals. You may enroll as few as 2 hours a week in a small sized class. Whether you would like to…

Our Mission

Our mission at Austin ESL School is to provide English language training to non-native speaking students. We have designed our programs to help individual students develop their skills needed for...

City of Austin

ACES Learning Center is located in a safe, affordable North Austin, a short drive from Downtown Austin. Austin, the capital of Texas, is the fastest growing large city in the...

School Accreditation

Austin ESL School is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2018 through August 2023 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English...

Our Team

At Austin ESL School, our multilingual team of experienced administrators and instructors will work with you to help you achieve your language goals. We offer small-sized, student-oriented classes that are...

F-1 Visa

Receive Your Form I-20Once you complete the application process and the school receives and approves all your documentation, the designated school official (DSO) will issue you a Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. The DSO is there to help you understand and follow the rules for studying in the United States. The Form I-20 is an…

Traveling to the USA

Traveling to the United States requires that you take certain steps before your arrival. It is also necessary to be prepared and organized when you arrive at the U.S. port of entry. Arrive at U.S. Port of Entry You may enter the United States up to 30 days before your official program start date listed…

Maintaining Student Status

Maintaining Status While studying in the United States, it is important to maintain your F student status. Your status relates to the purpose, or reason for why you want to come to the United States. The U.S. Department of State issues you your visa based on your intended purpose. If the Department of State issues…

Apply in just 2 simple steps: Step 1: Make a payment for the registration fee ($100.00, non-refundable) Step 2: Complete and submit the online Application Form To complete the online application, you will need the following documents: proof of registration fee payment (copy of your receipt) copy of the identification page of your passport copy of…

Welcome to Austin ESL School