Program Overview

University of Reading Global Academy

The University of Reading Global Academy offers a range of programs designed to support international students in their academic pursuits.

International Foundation Pathways

• International Foundation Programme
• International Foundation Year
• How to apply for an IFP or an IFY
• English language requirements
• Academic entry requirements
• Why study with us?
• Meet our students
• Scholarships and discounts

Pre-sessional English

The Pre-sessional English program is designed to provide students with the academic and language skills needed for university study in the UK.

Pre-sessional Courses

• Course length and fees
• How to apply

Why Reading?

• Develop your academic language and study skills, in small groups
• Prepare for university life and make friends
• Study on a beautiful award-winning green campus
• Live near Reading's vibrant town centre, only 30 min from London by train
• Attend a BALEAP accredited high-quality Pre-sessional Programme
• Choose from face-to-face or distance learning options

Student Success

99% of University of Reading Pre-sessional English students in summer 2024 met the language requirements to progress to their degree programme at Reading.

English Language Tests

• Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP)
  • How to apply for a TEEP test
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • How to apply for an IELTS test
  • About the IELTS test
  • IELTS test preparation
  • What happens on test day?
  • IELTS fees and forms
  • Receiving results

Academic English Programme

• Online courses for self-enrolment
• Academic Language Webinars
• Spoken language courses
• 1:1 consultations for writing and presentations
• Discipline-specific Academic English Programme
• Academic language and literacy staff

Global Graduate Programme

• Modules

Short Courses

• International Professional Development Courses
• International Summer School
• Visiting Student Programme
• Homestay hosting

Our Staff

• COP for international tutors
• Transferable Academic Skills Kit (TASK)