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		What is the British Council?

Connecting the UK to the world and the world to the UK, the British Council is the UK’s international cultural relations body. In an inter-dependent, turbulent world we believe that creating opportunities for people to understand each other better, work together more and learn from one another is crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable future for us all. We work in over 100 countries and territories across the world.

Our work is aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue and understandings sharing UK expertise on creative knowledge and economy and supporting international efforts of addressing challenges of climate change.

The British Council has adopted an Equal Opportunities Policy that prohibits unjustifiable discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, sexual identity, religious belief, political opinion, race, work pattern, age, disability or HIV/AIDS status, socio-economic background, past convictions, trade union activity or membership, or on the basis of having or not having dependants.

The British Council believe that all children have potential and that every child matters – everywhere in the world. The British Council affirms the position that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC 1989.

		When did the British Council start its work in Armenia?

	The British Council started working in Armenia in June 2001 and became fully operational in July 2002 with the opening of its office and appointment of the first director.

		What does the British Council Armenian branch do?

We connect Armenians with the best learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK. We work with the government and civil society to advance debate, knowledge and skills and to create a wider mutual appreciation between the UK and Armenia. We offer a range of UK exams to improve the education and career prospects, including professional qualifications and English tests. Our arts team works to bring the best of UK culture to the Armenian audience. We work with professional partners to bring you innovative work through festivals, performances and exhibitions, in addition to a range of projects, programmes, workshops and seminars.

		What are the values of the British Council?

	Our five corporate values guide what we do and how we work. We value people, encourage integrity, mutuality, creativity and professionalism.

		Can I apply for funding from the British Council?

We are not a grant-giving organisation in the traditional sense. Rather, we work in partnership with local and international organisations where our agendas and priorities coincide with. We connect Armenians with the UK by offering opportunities to hook up with the latest UK ideas and expertise, and helping to create and nurture lasting partnerships that are mutually beneficial to the UK and Armenia.

		Do you offer placement to UK Universities?

	No, British Council doesn’t offer placement services to individuals and education institutions. For this purpose, you can visit EducationUK website.

		Can I get travel information and guides on the UK from the British Council?

	We don’t offer travel information. For information about visiting Britain for leisure purposes, please explore VisitBritain website.

		Can I apply for a UK visa at the British Council?

	In order to get the visa you should apply to British Embassy in Yerevan.

		How can I be informed about your activities?

	In order to keep up with all British Council activities, we advise you to visit our homepage on a regular basis, as well as to join us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Flickr. You can also subscribe to our newsletter.

		Do you have English language courses?

We don’t have English Language courses for the public but we do provide a number of online resources to help learners of English: Please, visit LearnEnglishkids and LearnEnglish websites.

For self-study purposes, British Council offers a rich library of resources where IELTS study materials are available and library subscription is free. Resource centre is at the Av. Isahakyan library, Nalbandyan Street 4/1 next to Government Building 3.

		Does British Council Armenian branch translate or approve diplomas?

	Some of the British Council centres in the world are authorised for such services however the British Council Armenian branch does not provide any translation or approval services for diplomas.