About Aston
The Aston Educational Group is a leading English language training organization focused on providing premium quality training through its Austin English Academy and Aston English Schools. The Austin English Academy in Texas, USA was established in 1992 and the first Aston English School was established in China in 1996. In 2008 Aston established its first school in Vietnam.
Aston Educational Group consists of 4 divisions:
- Aston English School and Aston Business Consulting
- Aston Global Educational Consulting and Austin English Academy
- Aston Associates
- Aston International Singapore
Aston English School and Aston Business Consulting
Aston operates more than 50 English schools in China and the US. In 1996 Aston opened its first English language school in China and is now operating in more than 38 Chinese cities. Aston's customized curriculum for the Chinese market ensures our students achieve good English communication skills that serve them well in their future.
Aston Business Consulting also includes the Aston International TEFL division, based out of Austin Texas, which runs TEFL training in the US, Vietnam and China.
Aston’s Education Research and Development Division
The Aston Education Research and Development Division was founded in 1998 and has offices in China and England. Aston's unique "Interactive Teaching Approach"and curriculum was developed by our experienced team at the Aston Education Research and Development Division. Our team is continually working together to improve the quality of education at Aston and to find better and more creative ways to teach English.
Aston Global
Aston Global Educational Consulting is one of the newest Aston Companies. The business scope is:
- Oversee the Operations of Austin English Academy (AEA)
- Recruiting of students for Aston and partner programs worldwide
- Organizing overseas exchanges for Aston and Partner programs worldwide
- Liaising with partners and investors domestically and internationally
- Organizing Mergers and Acquisitions for Aston Educational Group companies and partners
AEA is branch school of Aston Global Educational Consulting, and provides Chinese students the chance to study in the US on a student visa. AEA is approved by the Immigration and Naturalization Services of the US Government to issue 1-20 to students seeking to study in the US long term. AEA has a conditional acceptance program with several universities across the United States (CAP) which allows students that complete the last level of AEA’s courses, to transfer directly into bachelor degree programs in a college or university.
Aston Associates
Through a partnership with Phoenix Associates in Japan, Aston Associates is bringing communication, 'soft' business skills and business language skills training, as well as, innovative business communication skills programs to China. Phoenix Associates has been helping professionals of leading multinational companies in Japan attain goals and advance their careers for over 28 years. Aston Associates continues that tradition in China.
Aston International Singapore (AIS)
Aston International Singapore (AIS) is focused on securing foreign business investment for expansion into China and Southeast Asia.


