5 Best English Language Schools in Reading 2023 Course Ranking

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English course types in Reading

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 English & Live with Teacher - Reading (85)
- English & Culture - Reading (31)
- Standard English Course - Reading (6)
- Senior (50 plus) - Reading (5)
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 & Golf - Reading (4)
- English & Horse Riding - Reading (4)
- English & Tennis - Reading (4)
- English & Fitness - Reading (4)
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 (9)
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 English Private - Reading (8)
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.
- Private lesson (One-to-One) - Reading (7)
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.
- TOEFL - Reading (2)
- IELTS - Reading (2)
- Cambridge First - Reading (1)
- Cambridge Advanced - Reading (1)
- Cambridge Proficiency - Reading (1)
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.
- Teacher Training - Reading (4)
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 - Reading (1)

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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: 319,000

Time zone: -1h. (GMT +0)

Region: England, Reading

Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.1583 EUR)

Visa: Nationals from Austria do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (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.

Cost of Living:

* 100 = prices in Vienna

Student price index excluding rent:131* (31% more expensive than Vienna)
Student price index including rent:120* (20% more expensive than Vienna)

Price index food only:100* (0% cheaper than Vienna)
Big Mac price (England UK average): 3.59 £

(7% cheaper than in Austria)

Mains electricity:

Residential voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz

Q&A - Questions and answers about Reading

I am looking for a summer program 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

FAQ about courses in Reading

What type of business English courses are offered in Reading?
In Reading the following courses are offered specifically for business English: Business English Private.
Do schools in Reading offer courses to prepare for English exams? Which exams?
Schools in Reading offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: TOEFL, Cambridge First, Cambridge Advanced, Cambridge Proficiency, IELTS.
Do schools in Reading offer adult English courses combined with courses in sports or other activities?
In Reading there are course packages where you can learn the following activities: English & Golf, English & Horse Riding, English & Tennis, English & Fitness.
How much is the cheapest English course in Reading?
871£ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for an English course in Reading. The average cost of a language course in Reading is 1,105£ per week.
What are the costs of living in Reading?
The student price index in Reading is 85.41. For details check the city's cost of living section.

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