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The English Language and Teacher Training (CELTA) Centre 2026

6 or 11 Month Short-Term Study Visa
All students can study for 6 or 11 months on this visa at our school, at any time in the year.  If you have a Tourist VIsa you can study for up to 6 months.

The school had an Excellent result from the government inspection, and we celebrate 41 years of the school.  We are a Provider of Higher Education Courses - CELTA and DELTA Teacher Training

We have General English Classes and Cambridge Exam Courses with qualified and experienced teachers.

Monday to Friday 10.30 - 12.30, 13.00 - 15.00 and 18.00 - 20.00
  • NEW Proficiency (C2)
  • Advanced (C1)
  • First (B2) Upper Intermediate
  • Intermediate (B1)
  • £2.50 English Club 13.00 - 15.00 & 18.00 - 20.00 (Wednesdays)
  • Exam Preparation for B1, B2, C1 and C2

► Online classes continue as usual
► IELTS online  and private individual preparation

If you would like to have private online classes email Kate: info@efl-reading.co.uk

6 or 11 Month Short-Term Study Visa 

Acceptance letters provided for this visa.

Great value classes 

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY GENERAL ENGLISH CLASSES

£15.00 for 2 hours  ONE HOUR TRIAL IS FREE

That's the best value in the south of England! 

English Club for £2.50: 

Monday - Friday 13.00 - 15.00 Wednesday 18.00 - 20.00 



CELTA Teacher Training since 2000

Training in 2026

September- December Day CELTA Course

Now is the time to train to become a teacher of English to foreign adults. Just two days per week, face to face training courses accredited by the University of Cambridge.

The CELTA & DELTA courses are taught by our experienced and fully qualified tutors.


Cambridge University Examination Preparation since 1990


We are an authorised centre for preparation of exams for Cambridge University.

Government Inspection & Accreditation

The School was inspected in November 2024 by ISI on behalf of the Home Office. We are a Sponsor centre for Student Visa (Tier 4 visa) students and Short Term Study visa students.  The Language School is well-managed so that a high standard of care and education is maintained.

Private Further Education

Student Testimonials

Ainda me lembro do meu primeiro dia na escola, não conhecia ninguém, um pouco tímido me sentei ao lado de uma garota que mais tarde me tornaria amigo dela. Eu estava fazendo outro curso de Inglês mas não consegui passar no exame avançado de Cambridge. Depois disso, estava procurando outra escola e um amigo me disse que essa escola em Reading era muito boa, então decidi dar uma olhada. Mal sabia eu que iria encontrar um excelente grupo de professores que me ajudaria a passar no exame avançado. Hoje, aprender inglês é muito importante tendo em mente que o mundo se tornou um lugar pequeno e que estamos conectados por esse idioma universal, ajudando-nos a nos comunicar. Tudo o que aprendi com o Centro de Idiomas me ajudou a encontrar meus pontos fortes no aprendizado de outro idioma; ele desenvolveu minha capacidade de ouvir, falar e sem dúvidas minhas habilidades de escrever, por ser minha fraqueza. Agora estou confiante o suficiente para encontrar um emprego melhor.

Marco, Brazil

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Contact us

Call us on +44 (0)118 939 1833

Email us on info@efl-reading.co.uk

Drop in to see us any time during the week at 6b Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB

Office opening hours:
Monday , Tuesday & Thursday 9.30-15.00, Wednesday 10.00-15.00 & Friday 9.30-13.30
(may change during holiday periods)

www.telc-reading.co.uk