I AM BRITISH / A FOREIGNER AND I WISH TO WORK IN CUBA. HOW CAN I FIND THE REQUIRED INFORMATION?

You should approach the Cuban Embassy in your country for information. Other sources of information include the several organisations which help send resources and volunteers to Cuba, such as the Cuba Solidarity Campaign in the UK. For those who have a qualification in teaching English as a foreign language, it is important to point out that the British Council does not have a Teaching Centre in Cuba.

I AM BRITISH/A FOREIGNER AND I WISH TO WORK WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council in Cuba has a very small office with just three members of staff and no teaching centre or library. No new positions are expected to be required in the immediate future and should that change, first option is given to locals through the channels established by the Cuban government laws.

I AM BRITISH/A FOREIGNER  AND I WISH TO STUDY IN CUBA. HOW CAN I FIND THE REQUIRED INFORMATION?

You may wish to explore these sites: http://www.posgrado.cu/espanol/carrerasuh.htm and http://www.uh.cu/ and get in touch directly with the International Relations Dept at University of Havana at Tel No. +53(7) 832 2757 for information on co-operation or projects, or the Postgraduate Courses Dept. at dpg@comuh.uh.cu for courses.

WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT SPANISH COURSES IN CUBA?

Please refer to the following links for information. http://flex.uh.cu/claustro2.php?page=3

and

http://www.travellersworldwide.co.uk/

I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UK. CAN THE BRITISH COUNCIL HELP ME?

The British Council staff will do their best to assist you either providing the information you require or suggesting ways and resources for you to find it.

IS THERE A LIBRARY OR INFORMATION CENTRE AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL IN CUBA?

No. However, enquiries can be sent by post or by email and will be answered by our staff.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BRITISH COUNCIL, THE BRITISH EMBASSY AND THE BRITISH CONSULATE?

The British Council is independent of the British government, and therefore of the British Embassy. The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. The British Council's purpose is to connect people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK, and to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and other countries.

The British Embassy and British Consulate are the official representatives of the British Government and, amongst other things, they are concerned with looking after the interests of British citizens abroad and with visas and passports. The British Embassy also promotes commercial links between Cuba and the UK.