Our vision is to achieve global impact through our alumni, research, and strategic partnerships. We want to be bold and inspirational in providing education, research and creative practice, which offers transformative experiences to students, staff, communities and business partners in the UK and across the world.

Our mission is to deliver world-class research and teaching, educating our students to become future leaders and innovators, and benefiting the wider population through our research, enterprise and influence.Our approach to teaching and learning is at the heart of our success as a school, and your success as a language learner. We aim to make your learning enjoyable, challenging and rewarding, addressing your individual needs.

We are made up of a passionate group of trainers, teachers, and researchers who are dedicated to what they do. At GTA, we are always focused on developing, both professionally and personally. And this focus creates a positive learning atmosphere. Our teaching team is enthusiastic and highly-motivated. All of our tutors hold a Teaching Certificate or Diploma, and all have a university degree or equivalent. As a team, they are highly qualified and have many years of experience. This experience helps them to make lessons interesting and clear so that you enjoy your lessons while you improve your English. They use modern methods and technology combined with more traditional techniques to help you develop your understanding of English and improve your communication skills.
Dr. Ruzbeh Babaee as the managing director of GTA has had his professional career in educational sectors since 2005. He holds several professional qualifications in management and teaching as well as a BA (Hons), MSc (distinction) and PhD. (distinction). He also holds Diploma in Mangement and Leadership.He is dedicated to providing a high quality and personal service to students and their families whether through teaching or offering educational and career advice. He has academic cooperation with several universities worldwide and is a regular tutor for pre-sessional courses during the year.
Dr. Farahnaz Golestan Hashemi as the senior academic director of GTA has been involved in education and research for twenty years, first as a student, and then as a researcher, lecturer, and supervisor. Her academic experience includes working in the UK, Belgium, France, Malaysia, and Iran. She was a postdoctoral fellow under the Marie-Curie Prestigious scholarship at the University of Liege in Belgium. She was also a research fellow and postdoctoral fellow at the University Putra Malaysia. As Senior Academic Director, Farahnaz oversees all aspects of Academics and Experiential Education. Her remit includes quality assurance, academic policy and procedure, program and curriculum review and accreditation efforts as well as developing and maintaining academic partnerships within the UK, Europe and beyond. After relocating to Southampton in 2018, Farahnaz works as a postdoctoral research fellow in biotechnology and bioinformatics and as a mentor for study abroad and internship programs.