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We support educators in the UK and worldwide to work together to enrich the quality of education in schools and equip young people to live and work successfully in a global society.

Our work in schools: Within the UK

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Support for languages

The British Council is an authoritative voice on language learning through our English teaching around the world. We use this experience to support language learning in UK schools.

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Premier Skills

Premier Skills is a partnership between the British Council and the Premier League which uses football as a tool to engage with and develop the skills of young people.

Building knowledge and skills for an interconnected world

Read our reports to find out about the impact of Connecting Classrooms.

Our work in schools: Outside of the UK

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English and school education

We work globally with governments and partners to improve: Teaching quality, English in education, life skills for young people and girls’ education.

Young girl being coached by female Afghanistan football coaches © Gabriela Maj / British Council

Premier Skills

Find out about Premier Skills, our partnership programme with the Premier League.