About us - British Council

OPENING DOORS - BROADENING HORIZONS

The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
If you are in Scotland, the British Council offers you a gateway to our global networks.
If you are in another country, the British Council provides you with a window on Scotland.

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WORKING FOR US

Our centres worldwide

International Education

We work with the Scottish Government's Education Department and schools, colleges and universities throughout Scotland to enhance the quality of education through international contacts.

Education UK Scotland

We work with the education sector in Scotland and British Council offices worldwide to promote Scottish education and training.

SNI

We work with Scottish Development International to identify high calibre international postgraduates to work with companies in Scotland and maintain a network of 900 alumni worldwide.

Arts and Culture

We work with the Scottish Arts Council and British Council offices worldwide to showcase the arts and creative industries from Scotland.

Society

We work with the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish legal system and civil society to provide access to Scottish experience and expertise in governance, law and human rights.