About us - British Council

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The British Council is the UK's leading international organisation for educational and cultural relations.

Whether you want to study in Britain, take a recognised UK exam, find out about the latest ideas from the UK, or discover what we are doing in Cyprus – this website is the place to start.

		Contact us
		Get in touch with us at our centres in Nicosia.

		Who we are
		Find out more about who we are and the work we do in Cyprus.

		Our Integrated Equality Scheme
		We have developed our Integrated Equality Scheme to help us promote equality and eliminate discrimination in the areas of gender, race and disability. Find out how we are applying this scheme worldwide.

Our centres worldwide

Education

We can help you to develop your academic skills through courses, advice and information for EU students. We help you study abroad through a variety of scholarships Find out more

Exams

We offer a range of UK exams throughout the year to improve your education and career prospects, including GCEs, professional qualifications and English tests. Moreover we organise a series of seminars for teachers in cooperation with UK examination boards. Find out more and download examination entry forms or find your Exam Results.

NEW IELTS Seminar for Teachers New to IELTS. CIE Seminars for Teachers of IGCSE ESL and A level Computing. Click here to register for IGCSE ESL or click here for GCE A level Computing.

Important -Registration for the Edexcel and the University of Cambridge International May/June 2010 is now avalaible. For Edexcel online registration please click here. For CIE registration, please go to Downloadable Examination Entry Forms.

ONLINE Schools Database The British Council is launching an online schools database which will give the opportunity to schools in Cyprus to be listed free of charge. Register now.

English

If you're looking to test and develop your English skills, we can help you with a range of courses, resources, exams and projects. If you teach English, we can support your work with professional networks and resources.

Governance

We work in partnership with government and civil society to advance debate, knowledge and skills in the areas of governance, human rights and social inclusion. Find out how you can get involved

Arts and culture

We bring you the latest arts exhibitions, performances and events from the UK, and support arts practitioners and artists working across cultures. Find out more

Science

We keep you up-to-date with the latest scientific developments through our events, projects and online resources. We can also connect you with a range of networks and research opportunities. Find out more