About BETA

BETA, Bilingual Education and Training Academy, is a Bradford based institute that offers adult education courses and training in interpreting as well as educational training for those willing to pursue a teaching career. BETA can give you advanced qualifications in interpreting and translating and its courses include the DPSI diploma in Urdu and English or any other Language subject to sufficient numbers of pupils, that is validated by the Institute of Linguists, with options in health, law and local government. There is also a professional consultancy and advice service for interpreting or those who wish to pursue a career in teaching.

See more information on our interpreting courses and services

BETA was launched in 2007 as a centre for bilingual training and in this short time has expanded its services and attracted students and people from cities across the UK thanks to its specialised quality service at extremeley low prices. Its classes are run in Bradford and in a friendly environment.

Staff at BETA

BETA has two main sections: the interpreting courses section and the consultancy section.

Interpreting Courses

Mr Jalil Mirza - lecturer in interpreting

The interpreting courses are run by a professional lecturer who has experience in delivering these courses for over 20 years. With a background in this area Mr. Jalil Mirza has seen many successful students in his time.




Bilingual and Teaching Consulting

Mrs Nighat Mirza - teaching consultant

Mrs Nighat Mirza is a teacher by profession and has almost 30 years of experience behind her. She has worked as a head teacher for a number of years as well as in other roles as a teacher. Her expert seminars, workshops and private consulting can help improve teaching techniques from lesson planning to class control.