Provision of quality English language teaching and training, from primary learners to advanced corporate users, is at the heart of what we do in India and Sri Lanka.

Project English was launched in 2007 with the goal of reaching millions of teachers and learners of English in India and Sri Lanka and to provide them with access to the best resources from the UK. Under the project, we are currently:

			working with partners to develop English language teaching and improve communication skills of young people
			connecting industry and education sectors so as to facilitate a better understanding of each other’s needs and priorities
			developing professional communities and networks
			supporting the needs of the government, corporate organisations and education sector through materials, curriculum design and teacher training
			bringing together policy makers to initiate English language reform

Project English has three strands:
State Partnerships: This strand aims to develop partnerships with the policy makers (government, NGOs and CSR Foundations) and teachers and trainers so as to facilitate reform in English language education and to improve the levels of language learning and teaching. The collaboration is in the field of design, delivery and evaluation of cascade teacher education programmes.
Contact: Alison Barrett, Head - State Partnerships, Project English

Corporate Training: Through this strand of Project English, the British Council is working on consultancy projects with corporate organisations in the IT and ITES sector. Typical areas of work include trainer training, inter-cultural communication training, UK culture training, role profiling, pre-service voice testing, recruitment, assessment and online e-learning.
Contact: Philippa Baker, Head - Corporate Training, Project English

Direct Teaching: This strand delivers training on English language, communication and inter-personal skills to adult learners through the British Council teaching centres (currently, in New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkatta and Hyderabad).
Contact:
June-Rose Davis Deputy Teaching Centre Manager (North India)
Prabhul Ravindran Marketing Manager Teaching Centre (North India)
Helen Mehta Deputy Teaching Centre Manager (South India)
Cassius Cunningham Marketing Manager (South India)