Our office in New Delhi is the headquarters of the British Council operations in India. The current premises were designed by the renowned Indian architect Charles Correa and opened in 1993. Situated just off Connaught Circus, the centre of New Delhi, they are a landmark in the city.

The Delhi office acts as a hub for the development of our programmes and events in arts, English language, education, science and technology and human rights. These events take place in major cities all over India.

In Delhi we have recently opened a new-look library with online services providing access to UK electronic databases, journals and directories, an English Zone to help people improve their language skills and a Children's Library. We also have a smaller libraries in North India in Chandigarh (run in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations) which provides a lending service as well as events programmes.

Other services in Delhi include a busy and popular English language teaching centre which provides a range of courses in English language for learners of all ages and all levels, as well as running an examinations service (both English and professional) and Education UK information service.

OPENING TIMES
Contact the British Council Office, New Delhi:
Customer Services: Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
+91-11-4219 9000
Library: Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
British Council Office: Open Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: +91 11 2371 1401, 2371 0111 and 2371 0555
Fax: +91 11 2371 0717 and 2371 9616
Email: delhi.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org

FOR LIBRARY WORKSHOPS

Registration is done on first-come first-served basis. All workshops are open to young members having family memberships of the British Council Library.

For fees and other details, contact the customer service desk at 42199000 or Anu Bhardwaj at 41497123.

To become a library member, visit the British Council library between 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (Except Sundays and public holidays).

ADDRESS
British Council Division
British High Commission
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110 001

EVENTS FOR THE MONTH
July 2009

Debating Matters India is Back
Calling applications from schools all over India
British Council is delighted to present the second year of the exciting national schools’ debate programme. Online Elimination Test opens from 1 July 2009 onwards
Schools can register here for Online Elimination Test.
For any further information or clarifications, please write to debating matters team.

Pre-departure Briefing
Give a great start to your student life in the UK, attend the  orientation session on student visas, travel and accommodation. 10 and 25 July, 4.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. 13, 20 and 27 August, 3.00 p.m. onwards  To attend and for registration contact the Customer Service desk at 42199000