8 language schools in Reading from £241 for a 1 week English course
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English course types in Reading
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General English courses
Conventional adult English courses come in a range of styles such as general courses, intensive courses, combination courses and long term courses.- Learn a Language & Live with Teacher (151) - Offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
- English & Culture (35) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- Standard English Courses for Adults - Reading (27)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ years (5) - Offered by Influent
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Junior English courses
Junior English courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their English.- Children & Teenager English Camps - Reading (41)
- Family (4) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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Business English courses
Business English classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable English used within this field.- Business One-to-One (20) - Offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
- English for Lawyers (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- English for Aviation (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Banking & Finance (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- English for Doctors & Nurses (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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English exam preparation courses
Courses designed around understanding and completing specific English exams are valuable for students needing validation for employment, immigration or higher education.- IELTS Preparation Courses - Reading (10)
- Cambridge First Certificate (4) - Offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate (3) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- TOEFL (3) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (2) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- TOEIC (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Other Exams (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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English plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning English.- English & Horse Riding - Reading (5)
- English & Tennis - Reading (5)
- English & Golf (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Fitness (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Rowing (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Soccer (1) - Only offered by Samiad Summer School
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Private English courses
Private English package courses can be taken either individually or with a friend who holds the same English level. Packages can be taken alone or with a general English course.- One-to-One (17) - Offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
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Specialty courses English
Lessons that do not follow the normal structure of a English language course in a classroom are found in the Specialty course category.- English Teacher Training (8) - Offered by InTuition Languages
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Work & Study English programmes
Work & Study packages combine general English classes with an internship, volunteering programme or an academic preparation course for further education.- University (1) - Only offered by Influent
Information about Reading
Why Reading? Reading is a university town just 20 minutes west of London and is one of the largest settlements in the UK without city status. It is situated along the River Thames and during the Middle Ages it was the site of an influential abbey. Today there are various ruins, formal Victorian gardens and parks with numerous museums to explore and also many modern shops and riverside restaurants dotted around the town centre.
Key facts about Reading
Population: M 319,000
Region: England, Reading
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short-term English courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 20. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 02 Jun 2026 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information, please consult with the embassy or consulate of England UK in your country. List of embassies and consulates of England UK on the official website - Government Digital Service.
Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Reading
I am looking for a summer programme for my nephew without accommodation. Do you have any options?
“In Reading, Ardmore Language Schools offers a day camp for young learners in the summer. Let us know what your preferred dates are and we can send more information.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - May 03, 2023
