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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

£16.00 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

October- 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

I still remember my first day at the school, did not know anybody, rather coy and shy l sat next to a girl that later on I would become the best of friends with her. I was attending another college but I fail to pass the Cambridge Advanced Exam. After that I was looking for another school and a friend told me that this school in Reading was very good so l decided to check it out. Little did I know I was going to meet an outstanding group of teacher who would helped me to pass the Advanced Exam. Learning English is so important nowadays having in mind that the world has became such a small place that we are connected by this universal language helping us to communicate to one another. All that I have learnt from the Language Centre helped me to find my strengths in learning another language, it developed my listening, speaking and with no doubt my writing skills, by far being my weakness. Now l am confident enough to find a better job.

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