About us - British Council

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The British Council is the UK's leading international organisation for educational and cultural relations.

Whether you want to study in Britain, take a recognised UK exam, find out about the latest ideas from the UK, or discover what we are doing in Ireland – this website is the place to start.

		Contact us
		Get in touch with us at our centre in Dublin.

		Who we are
		Find out more about the British Council and what we are doing in Ireland.

		Events
		Find out about our range of events and see if we have something to interest you.

		History
		Find out about the history of the British Council from our foundation in 1934 to the present day and our 70th anniversary celebrations.

Our centres worldwide

Education

We can help you to develop your academic skills through exams, courses, advice and information. We can also help you study abroad through a variety of scholarships. Find out more

Science

We keep you up-to-date with the latest scientific developments through our events, projects and online resources. We can also connect you with a range of networks and research opportunities. Find out more

Society

We work in partnership with government and civil society to advance debate, knowledge and skills in the areas of governance, human rights and social inclusion. Find out how you can get involved

Arts and culture

We bring you the latest arts exhibitions, performances and events from the UK, and support arts practitioners and artists working across cultures. Find out more