The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, with offices in 110 countries worldwide and based in Italy since 1945. With "Decreto del Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione del 6 Maggio 2004", the British Council is accredited for training for local state schools teachers according to D.M.177/2000. The British Council Naples is a Platinum Centre (IT012) for University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, worldwide leader in certifications for foreign language students.
