About British Council

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding, and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We uniquely combine the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, education, and the English language, our global presence and relationships in over 100 countries, our unparalleled access to young people and influencers, and our creative sparkle. We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence, and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, learn English, get a high-quality education, and gain internationally recognized qualifications.