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Aston Academy - previously MovingOn Courses
About Aston Academy - previously MovingOn Courses
We do not offer a typical course or even an intensive course with a few extra hours per week. With these options you inevitably speak your native language in your free time.
We offer TOTAL IMMERSION WITH 100% ENGLISH GUARANTEED.
You live with us and another teacher in our house/guesthouse in Bangor, near Belfast, Northern Ireland.
We, the owners, Gavin and Sonia, are professional teachers but additional teachers come to our house/guesthouse to teach.
This means we have the energy to offer you
12+ hours per day WITH TEACHERS AND MAX 4 STUDENTS PER TEACHER.
· Classes according to level (17.5 hours)
· Meals with teachers
· Study-trips with teachers
Better value for money than any similar Immersion Course.
Bangor is a beautiful town of 70,000 on the coast 30 mins from Belfast but we are the only Language school in Bangor.
Additional Services
- Airport/Station transfer
- Facilities for students with disabilities
- Water sports
Activities
- Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
- Dancing
- Culture Shock presentation
- Local cultural events (festivals, etc.)
- Architecture
- Historical sightseeing
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Sauna / Wellness
- Music
- Literature
- Film
Accommodation
- In hotel/guesthouse
- Host family accommodation
Sports
- Badminton
- Football/Soccer
- Golf
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Squash
Courses
General English
96% 46 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 18-70
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Location Type: Seaside
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
English Exam Preparation
100% 2 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 18-70
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
Location Type: Seaside, Town/City
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
English Academic preparation
98% 2 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 18-70
Exams and Prep offered: Cambridge CAE, Cambridge FCE, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT Prep, Cambridge CPE
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
Location Type: Seaside
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
Business English
96% 3 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 18-70
Exams and Prep offered: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge FCE, Cambridge CAE, Cambridge CPE, SAT Prep
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
English online
0% 0 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
Professional English
98% 3 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 18-70
Exams and Prep offered: Cambridge FCE, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT Prep, Cambridge CPE, Cambridge CAE
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
Location Type: Seaside
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
Tailor made English courses
100% 7 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
English Summer Courses
99% 6 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 18-70
Exams and Prep offered: IELTS, TOEFL, SAT Prep, Cambridge CPE, Cambridge CAE, Cambridge FCE
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
Location Type: Seaside
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
English Teacher Training
100% 1 Review
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students
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Irene GR Spain
studied General EnglishA wonderful experience
I have spent a week at Movingoncourses studying English and it has been a wonderful experience.
Sonia and Gavin have been lovely and welcomed me as part of their family.
The English classes have been very enjoyable and productive.
The house is very close to different services and commercial areas. But I recommend that you try Sonia's food. She is an amazing chef
This experience has been a discovery and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn or refresh their English. The Movingoncourse team makes you feel at home. It is something that I will repeat again because one week has done little for me.
Thank you very much for everything guys!
posted 1 month ago
Dante Malagrino' United Kingdom
studied General EnglishMovingOn Course Bangor
I attended MovingOn Courses between October and November 2023. It was a useful course because you live in the same house as your teachers, have all your meals with them, and participate in all activities with them. The small class sizes (a maximum of 4, in my case only 2 people) provide more opportunities to speak and ask questions during lessons. The MovingOn Courses is a truly immersive 100% English program all day long (Gavin is very strict about this, but it's what all students want). The atmosphere at the guesthouse is enjoyable, particularly because the course is dedicated to adult students. Sonia is an enthusiastic teacher and also a good chef (which is very important!!).
Bangor is a pleasant place for studying and learning English. I hope to come back someday. I highly recommend it.
posted 6 months ago
Dante Malagrino' United Kingdom
studied General EnglishMovingOn Course Bangor
I attended MovingOn Courses between October and November 2023. It was a useful course because you live in the same house as your teachers, have all your meals with them, and participate in all activities with them. The small class sizes (a maximum of 4, in my case only 2 people) provide more opportunities to speak and ask questions during lessons. The MovingOn Courses is a truly immersive 100% English program all day long (Gavin is very strict about this, but it's what all students want). The atmosphere at the guesthouse is enjoyable, particularly because the course is dedicated to adult students. Sonia is an enthusiastic teacher and also a good chef (which is very important!!).
Bangor is a pleasant place for studying and learning English. I hope to come back someday. I highly recommend it.
posted 6 months ago
Elisa Ballabio Italy
studied General EnglishMovingon
MovingOn courses is different, because in this course it is possible speak 100% english. I spent 2weeks here where I could improve a lot my english. During the morning there are the lessons with teachers by a group max4 people with the same level. I was lucky, I took a lot of 1:1 class because we were different level among students. 2 days a week there are the trips with Sonia and the other students, where it is possible discover beautiful place and practice english in different context. Lunch and dinner with everyone was very funny. It was another opportunity to practice and learn English. Sonia, Gavin and the teachers are expert, professional and friendly. They will make you feel at home in every moment.
posted 10 months ago
Elisa Ballabio Italy
studied General EnglishMovingon
MovingOn courses is different, because in this course it is possible speak 100% english. I spent 2weeks here where I could improve a lot my english. During the morning there are the lessons with teachers by a group max4 people with the same level. I was lucky, I took a lot of 1:1 class because we were different level among students. 2 days a week there are the trips with Sonia and the other students, where it is possible discover beautiful place and practice english in different context. Lunch and dinner with everyone was very funny. It was another opportunity to practice and learn English. Sonia, Gavin and the teachers are expert, professional and friendly. They will make you feel at home in every moment.
posted 10 months ago
Emilio Farina Spain
studied General EnglishMovingOn Courses review
This is my third visit to MovingOn Courses but the first time I have found time to leave a review.
This year, during one week, we were 4 students divided into 2 levels for the classes. As usual, we were all mature students - 30 to 60 years old.
We had class with local teachers, Brian and Olga. They are both great teachers with lots of experience and adapted the classes to our needs.
Living with teachers and other students is a great way to learn. It is 100% English and non-stop English.
Gavin and Sonia always listen carefully and correct you when it will help improve your English. There is a whiteboard in the kitchen, in the dining room….By the way the food is varied and tasty. Sonia is a great cook.
The study-trips are not just about visiting local attractions – expect corrections and a review of mistakes and new vocabulary at the end of the day.
MovingOn Courses offers a relaxed but professional atmosphere that I totally recommend.
posted 11 months ago
Filippo Turchi Italy
studied General EnglishMuvingOn courses
I found this course by searching online, I was there for 2 weeks in May. Exactly as the description on the website says, the classes are a maximum of 4 students, in my case we were only 2 students for a week and 3 the next week. The afternoon trips are extremely useful for learn new words and to see part of the N.I, which is a very beautiful country anyway. We even had extra free activities, but best of all, the whole course was 100% English. As for Sonia and Gavin and the professors they are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and sociable. I absolutely recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn English, Sonia is also an excellent cook.
posted 11 months ago
mapi martínez Spain
studied General EnglishGreat experience!
Very friendly enviroment, feel like family! Inmersive Engish language and culture course and stay.
Absolutely recomended!
The course fulfilled my expectations My priority was to improve my listening and communication skills.
posted 1 year ago
Silvi M.S. Andorra
studied General EnglishEnriching experience
I've had the opportunity to spend a week at Mouving on courses and the truth... it hasn't disappointed me, quite the opposite! The combination of: English classes in the morning (with different teachers and therefore different methodologies that enrich your knowledge), sharing lunches and dinners with Sonia and Gavin, as well as cultural visits / excursions / walks in the afternoons accompanied by Sonia, has done for me this week something more than a simple English course. It has been a very enriching experience on all levels. I also had the opportunity to meet other students, which enriched this week even more on a personal level. I would also like to highlight what an excellent cook Sonia is, who made me delight with each of her dishes. In addition, I would like to comment that the city in which they are located (Bangor) is charming, next to the sea, and invites you to disconnect.
To finish, I would have liked to have been able to stay longer. Personally, I think the ideal is at least 2 weeks. So don't hesitate, if you want to improve your English, Mouving on Courses is the right place
posted 2 years ago
Julio FQ Fernandez Spain
studied General EnglishGood experience
A full immersion in English but also a friendly atmosphere, professional teachers, and lovely hosts, Sonia and Gavin, thank you for such a great time¡¡. And specially thanks to lovely Deirdre, Sonia´s Mum, I will never forget your scones. It was a ptiy I could only stay two weeks, but, even though, now I feel more confident in English. MovingOnCourses is without doubt a great way to improve your English and a good experience. See you soon¡¡¡
posted 2 years ago