Education, Society and Science
The work of the British Council in Education, Society, and Science, is developing across various fronts and with the help of teams of experts. It is central to cultural relations, and so remains at the core of what the British Council does. We are currently focussing on three priority areas:
- internationalising education: higher education, skills and research
- global citizens and schools
- governance: policy reform and systemic change.
Education, Society and Science
Some of our current projects and programmes
Education
Study, traineeships and work in the UK
We can ensure you get the most out of your UK education with information on courses and qualifications. You will also find information about traineeships and work in the UK.
Learn English in the UK
What could be more effective than actually learning English in the UK? We help thousands of students with support, advice and access to Accredited English courses and exams in the UK.
Distance learning
We can help you choose from the wide variety of courses and qualifications that are available through distance learning, including English tests and university degrees. Find out more about distance learning.
International schools in Portugal
Are you looking for an English medium school for your child? Find a school in Portugal by searching the European Council of International Schools - ECIS-CIS
Society
Global Changemakers
Global Changemakers is a British Council funded global youth network of social entrepreneurs and community activists from 121 countries worldwide. Its mission is to empower youth to catalyse positive social change.
Our Shared Europe
Our Shared Europe works to strengthen the bonds of mutual knowledge and trust between Muslims and other majority and minority communities in Europe through the development of a series of initiatives.
Connecting Classrooms
Connecting Classrooms builds lasting partnerships between schools in the UK and others around the world. It offers collaborative projects for learners, professional development for teachers, school leaders and cluster co-ordinators, and eligibility for school accreditation. Find out more.
Migrant Integration Policy Index
Using 148 policy indicators, this study creates a rich, multi-dimensional picture of migrants' opportunities to participate in European societies.
Transatlantic Network 2020
Transatlantic Network 2020 works to strengthen ties between Europe and North America through the creation of a sustainable network of next generation leaders. Find out how to take part.
Inclusion and Diversity in Education (INDIE)
Inclusion & Diversity in Education is a project that addresses the challenges migration presents to schools in Europe. Five schools in Portugal take part in the project.
Language Rich Europe
Through fresh research, a pioneering new tool - the Language Rich Europe Index - and a network of partners, this project seeks to highlighting good language policy / practice to enable informed policy choices
Bilingual schools
Many governments around the world are now seeing a bilingual approach to education as a more effective way of preparing young people to meet the challenges of studying and working in an increasingly multilingual and integrated world
British Council UK - Society
We build engagement and trust for the UK through a mutual understanding of values and the role of citizens, governments and civil society worldwide.
Find out more about our Society vision
Science
Famelab
FameLab is an international competition of science communication in which 17 countries are currently involved. Each participant makes a 3-minute presentation of a scientific topic to a general audience.
Originally created by the UK’s Cheltenham Science Festival, the competition aims to take science out of the classroom and make it fun, and to encourage young people with a passion for science and technology to share their enthusiasm with the general public.
Darwin Now
Darwin Now is a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. The British Council’s international programme of activities will mark the bicentenary of Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary since the publication of his landmark work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
Climate Change
Climate change is having an impact upon everyone and all sectors of society. Through strengthening networks and relationships among people, we are increasing understanding of the case for tackling climate change and championing implementation of international agreements that address the threats of climate change.
cubed - digital science magazine
Here at cubed we keep you up to date with the science that’s shaping our society and bringing a new dimension to everyday life. We give you the latest innovations in fashion and music, design and digital, film and life, to bring you the products and ideas that will change our world - prepare to be cubed...
British Council UK - Science
We build lasting relationships between scientists and researchers around the world and support scientific collaboration through the exchange of ideas and knowledge. We encourage people to talk about science and its impact upon society.
Find out more about our science vision.
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