British Council - Middle East

Welcome to the British Council UAE

We can help you to study for a UK qualification, take an exam, develop your English skills, or connect with other professionals.
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News and Events

		NEW! Olympians photography exhibition in UAE
		British Council, in collaboration with UAE National Olympic Committee and UAE National Paralympic Committee, and in partnership with British Embassy, UK Trade & Investment, Emirates Foundation and BBC Arabia, present "OLYMPIANS", a photography exhibition by well-established UK artist Gabriella Sancisi, celebrating the success of qualified Emirati Olympians and Paralympians who are contending for the Games in London in 2012. Meet the Champions from the UAE, and read their inspirational quotations.

		NEW! IELTS intensive courses in Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Sharjah
		We offer IELTS courses to help prepare students to perform as well as possible in the IELTS exam. For more details, please visit our English courses page.

		NEW! INTERNATIONAL YOUNG DESIGN AND FASHION ENTREPRENEUR (IYDFE) AWARD 2012
		The International Young Design and Fashion Entrepreneur award finds the brightest stars in the world of international design and fashion, recognizing the importance of entrepreneurs in industry development, championing their independent sector and representing the best of what’s going on in their local scene. Apply now! - Deadline for applications: 23 June 2012

English Courses

If you're looking to test and develop your English skills, we can help you!
Find out more about why you should study with us, our course schedules and details about joining courses in Abu Dhabi.

IELTS in UAE

Are you planning to study or train abroad? Are you applying to an institution or need to prove your level of English? Then we can help you with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.

Learning

Our education UK information sessions help you ensure you get the most out of your UK education with information on courses, institutions, qualifications, visas, travel and English requirements. Find out more about these sessions.

Emirates association of UK alumni

If you have graduated from a UK higher education institution or professional body and are living in the UAE, the Emirates Association of UK Alumni offers you the chance to keep in touch with other graduates. The Association was launched on 31st October 2007. Find out more information.

Attestation Services

British Council attests all education, training and professional awards, including certificates, degrees and diplomas, at all levels issued by any accredited UK institution or organisation...Get more info.

CELTA in UAE

The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) course will help you obtain an internationally recognised qualification in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages.