British Council

WELCOME TO THE BRITISH COUNCIL IRAQ WEBSITE

We connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and aim to build lasting relationships between the UK and Iraq.

Education is the focus of our re-engagement with Iraq, working in partnership with Iraqi institutions and individuals to reconnect Iraq with the international educational community and sharing the UK’s experience to help design Iraqi solutions to Iraq’s challenges.

About us

Our links with Iraq and its great tradition of culture, science and academic achievement go back a long way and have been very strong - we first opened in Iraq in 1940 - and we are delighted to be renewing them now.

Middle East website

We build lasting relationships between countries across the Middle East and the UK. Find out more about what we do and where we are in the Middle East.

Connecting Futures

Be part of our new initiative to build deeper understanding between young people from different cultural backgrounds.

			TESOL ARABIA 2010 Conference in Dubai

TESOL Arabia is holding its next International conference in Dubai in March 2010.

This conference provides an excellent opportunity for teachers, trainers, students and English specialists to share current practice, research and trends in the teaching of English.If you would like to attend this conference either as a participant or as a speaker, please go to http://tesolarabia.org/conference/proposals where you will find details.

Deadline for receipt of proposals is November 15, 2009. So hurry! ’

			Chevening Scholarships

Chevening 2010 – 2011 application is closed since 31st October 2009.

We are now in the short-listing process.

Chevening programme is managed by the British Council, on behalf of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Candidates are selected by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office only.

Competition for scholarships is very high and only applicants who meet the criteria will normally be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted in December 2009.

EDUCATION

Releasing Potential in Iraqi Schools Project

The Releasing Potential in Iraqi Schools Project has been developed in close consultation with the Ministries of Education in Baghdad and Erbil and is funded by UNICEF. It is intended to enhance the learning experience and outcomes for children in Iraqi schools.We are now accepting applications for the consultancy committees to provide support and expertise for the project on a part-time basis.To apply please send a covering letter with up-to-date CV. to the following address: Iraq@britishcouncil.org. Click here for further details regarding the Terms of Reference.

		English
As part of our focus on education, we're working in partnership to develop English language skills. Plus a range of on-line resources to help you learn English.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

The British Council is strongly committed to Equal Opportunity & Diversity. In Iraq, we follow the most appropriate practices in this regard in all what we do. Please visit the Diversity page for further information.

		Information and resources
We're providing access to information and materials, through the Iraqi universities resource centres, the books donation programme, and visits and training programmes. Find out more.

		Society
Find out how we worked in partnership with the BBC World Service Trust to address the most urgent needs of the Iraqi media.

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Calling Iraqi graduates from UK institutions

		Get Connected
Did you graduate from a UK university, college or other institution? Would you like to be kept up-to-date with events and developments happening at your UK institution? Would you like to get in touch with fellow graduates? Then why not get connected?