About the British Council title.
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The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.

We aim to nurture lasting, mutually beneficial relationships between the UK and other countries, and to win recognition abroad for the UK's values, ideas and achievements.

Who we are

Our audiences

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Our centres worldwide

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Realising your ideas

Close up of hand playing piano, Hong Kong - photographer Mat Wright copyright British Council Are you looking for a partner to take your ideas forward? Find out more about developing your ideas with us.

Our credentials

Woman in front of painting, Colombia - photographer Mat Wright copyright British Council We are the largest cultural relations organisation in the world. Find out what this could mean for you.

Supporting creativity

Beijing Art Exhibition - photographer Mat Wright copyright British Council Our events are perfect ambassadors for business, crossing all barriers of language and culture through music, performance, visual arts, literature, design and film. Find out more.

Supporting learning

Teacher and child reading, Milan - Photographer Mat Wright copytight British Council Leadership development, educational scholarships, school links and professional networks are all crucial to our education and training work. Find out more.

Supporting society

Social inclusion, accountable policy-making, equal opportunities and sustainable development are key to our activities in this area. Find out more.

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