About us
This section introduces you to the British Council, including who we are, what we do and how we are run. You can also learn about the history of the organisation and see our current job vacancies.Making a world of difference
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What we stand for and the goals we set
The British Council builds engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide. Our work focuses on the major challenges of our age:
- building understanding between cultures and promoting positive social change
- developing the skills and creativity people need to prosper in the knowledge economy
- building and sustaining an international consensus for action on climate change.
About us
Who we are
The British Council has been creating ties between people in the UK and those in other countries for almost 75 years.
What we do
We run programmes in education, English language, the arts, science and technology, sport and governance.
Opportunities
Working for us
If you're dedicated to cross-cultural development and looking for challenging opportunities, we have a range of jobs across the globe.
Partnership opportunities
As the world's largest international cultural relations organisation, we can offer unparalleled opportunities for businesses to engage with a wide variety of audiences, through a wealth of projects and activities.
