The Global Academy has over 40 years of specialist expertise in providing language, pedagogy and study skills education to both international professionals and international students.
International professional development courses
If you work in education, our professional development courses can help you in the areas of teaching English as a second or foreign language, writing and publishing English, university leadership, and university services.
International Summer School
As a student from a partner university, you will experience studying at the University of Reading on this two-week course. You will receive core teaching in the English Language and UK culture, and enjoy educational and cultural trips.
Online courses
Develop key skills in academic writing and global citizenship with our range of fully online courses.
Contact us
Many students on our professional development courses choose to stay with a local host family while studying in Reading. If you are interested in becoming a host family, please contact Louise Crompton, 0118 378 5768 or GlobalAcademyShortCourses@reading.ac.uk