We are more than a starting point – we are your academic partner throughout your entire university journey. We help you transition from supported learning to confidently managing your own academic path, helping you achieve academic excellence and your career ambitions.
Do you want to study at a British university, but don’t have the correct qualifications for direct entry to undergraduate level? At Reading, you have the choice of a one-year International Foundation Programme or a wide-range of four-year degrees with integrated International Foundation Year.
If you need to improve your English before starting an undergraduate or postgraduate course, you can join one of our Pre-sessional English Programmes.
Our flexible classes are tailored to your needs, including when you start and how long you study with us.
Develop your academic language and communication skills while you study. Our programme of courses, webinars and one-to-one consultations will help you get more from your degree.
Global Academy hosts the University’s IELTS Centre, and also designs and delivers the highly respected test of academic English Language skills TEEP (Test of English for Educational Purposes).
InForm, published by Global Academy, is the journal and conference of teaching and learning-related practice for members of the academic community associated with International Foundation Pathways (IFPs and IFYs). To date it has 24 issues that include over 250 peer-reviewed articles from academics at 70 institutions. InForm Conference 2026 is our seventeenth, and will be held on 20 June 2026 hosted by the University of Birmingham.
Find out more about our short courses. We can create bespoke programmes for your organisation.
The Global Study Lounge supports international students and facilitates global engagement and intercultural communication for the University community.
Global Academy is staffed by qualified and experienced tutors, who are supported by a team of friendly administrators. Contact us to find out more about the services we offer.