English schools in Reading

4 Best English Language Schools in Reading in 2024 (from NZ$ 1,829)

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Reading with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in UK. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Reading. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in UK have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Reading, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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NZ$ 1,914

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Samiad works in partnership with UK boarding schools to offer children and young adults the opportunity to improve their English in a fun and engaging environment, whilst also enjoying the culture and history the UK has to offer. Our Summer schools offer a wide range of fun, safe activities and diverse excursions. We aim to provide you with the opportunity to try new experiences and make friends with people all over the world. Samiad provides: • 6 world class boarding school campuses • Excellent facilities including IT suites, library, theatres, climbing walls and swimming pools • 15 hours English language tuition per week with highly qualified EFL teachers • 24 hour supervision with a market leading staff to student ratio of 1:6 • Unique high value trips to the most famous locations and attractions across the UK • An action-packed sports and activities schedule • Nominated for the coveted ST star awards under 18’s course of the year • Specialisms in Football, Golf, Tennis, Performing Arts, Robotics and Coding, Art (NEW for 2024) Horse Riding, Multi-activities or extra English NEW for 2024: London Explorer programme! NEW for 2024: English + Art programme! NEW for 2025: English + Basketball programme!

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NZ$ 4,036

Our courses will be run at the University of Reading and St Joseph’s College which is located just 5 minutes walk from the main university campus. St Joseph’s College, founded in 1910 and set within secure grounds, offers excellent modern classrooms, a good range of sporting facilities including an all-weather sports pitch, an outside basketball court as well as an indoor heated swimming pool. The accommodation comprises single en-suite bedrooms of a very high standard on the main university campus. This centre is a 10-minute drive away from the bustling Reading town centre. The students will be accommodated and catered for at the University of Reading with lessons and our evening entertainment programme taking place at St Joseph’s College. Some sports activities will take place at both the University of Reading and St Joseph’s College. We are sure that this new centre will be a popular choice for students of all nationalities.

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NZ$ 1,829

Shiplake College is a historic ‘Harry Potter’ style boarding school, located close to the riverside town of Henley-on-Thames. The school was founded in 1959 and offers students the opportunity to become immersed in an English boarding school culture during their course. The school’s fantastic facilities include a historic dining room, indoor theatre, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, playing fields and sports hall. The school is set within secure grounds with a riverside location and within easy reach of London and Oxford.

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NZ$ 1,894

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