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Featured events and international opportunities for the UK

  • Apply to partner with schools by 28 June 2013
    Connect with schools abroad

    Connect with schools abroad

    Not only for the UK: The Connecting Classrooms programme offers funding and resources for school partnerships, professional development for teachers, and the opportunity to connect with colleagues in the UK and worldwide. Join our growing community - apply by 28 June 2013.

  • Watch the English Effect exhibition virtual tour
    The English Effect exhibition

    The English Effect virtual tour

    The English Effect is an exhibition at the British Council in London, examining the impact and value of the English language. It is open from 4 April until 30 June 2013. Watch this virtual tour, visit us at our offices in Spring Gardens and join the conversation on Twitter: #EnglishEffect

  • Detail of Darryl Chen's submission for the biennale in 2012. Photo by C. Corte
    Architecture call for proposals

    Architecture call for proposals

    We invite UK submissions for the British Pavilion at the 14th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia. The biennale will take place from 7 June to 23 November 2014. The theme is 'Absorbing Modernity: 1914-2014' and the deadline for submissions is 21 June 2013.

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