Purpose

The British Council works in 109 countries and territories worldwide to promote cultural and educational co-operation between the United Kingdom and other countries.  It builds trust and engagement for the United Kingdom through the exchange of knowledge and ideas worldwide.  It connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the United Kingdom and builds lasting mutual relationships between the UK and other countries.

The British Council is non profit-making and registered as a charity in England.  Its Patron is Her Majesty The Queen and its Vice-Patron is His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

British Council in Azerbaijan

The British Council is an integral and important part of the UK’s bilateral relationship with Azerbaijan.  It was established in Azerbaijan in 1993 to provide training services to the Azerbaijan public in the English language, business administration and management.

The British Council’s centre in Baku now offers a wide variety of services to the people of Azerbaijan to assist in the development of education, the English language, the arts and social development.    

We work in partnership with government, academic and non-governmental organisations in Azerbaijan, and with UK and European counterparts, to provide opportunity to people throughout Azerbaijan.  Our focus is on support to the development agenda and the successor generation of young educated people.

The British Council extends its work through partnership with the Azerbaijani and international business community in Azerbaijan.  

Examples of Recent British Council Work in Azerbaijan:

•Assisting the development of English Language teaching in schools and universities through teacher training programmes with government, schools and the teaching profession in Baku and regions

•In partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sport and youth NGOs, training 20 young leaders to play an active role in the development of their communities

•Intensive programme on UK education and culture, and translation skills, for 1st and 2nd year students at Azerbaijani universities

•An exhibition of works of modern and contemporary British art: painting, sculpture, graphics, at the Academy of Fine Arts.

•An Interactive Forum Theatre in collaboration with UK and Azerbaijan art experts to stage a play by collaborating with LOTOS- Disability Awareness and Learning Centre

• TV English and online courses for teachers

•A competition for young people with a passion for science and technology to take science out of the classroom and make it fun to share their enthusiasm with the general public

•A contemporary theatre performance , movie screening and music project within an international festival.

•Over 3,000 students per year successfully passing British examinations in Azerbaijan

•Working in partnership with Azerbaijani schools and institutions to promote sport within the International Inspiration programme linked to London’s successful Olympic bid, and contributing to the development of national Physical Education teachers, trainers and young leaders in this field.

•Encouraging co-operation between Azerbaijani and UK higher education institutions by providing opportunities for joint projects under our Internationalising Higher Education programme, in partnership with the Ministry of Education.

•Skills@work competition to encourage young people to use their skills in enterprising and innovative ways, ultimately increasing their employability and entrepreneurial flair

•Over 3,000 students per year successfully passing British examinations in Azerbaijan