Our goal is to build bridges of trust and understanding among people around the world. Through our programmes, we give opportunities to hundreds of millions of people worldwide to learn about British culture and creativity.
We help governments and other partners improve the quality of English teaching, learning and assessment.
Our arts teams across the globe work with the best of British creative talent to deliver inspiring events and develop collaborations with artists and cultural institutions.
Our work in education focuses on internationalising education, sharing the UK’s expertise and innovation around the world, and bringing education partners together to work on projects.
Our global work in science aims to foster partnerships between individuals and institutions in the UK and abroad to share the benefits of science.
The British Council explores impact and legacy of WW1 around our world today.
The EU-funded “Cultural Diplomacy Platform”, designed to strengthen EU cultural relations.