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British Council Netherlands

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Our purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and other countries and to increase appreciation of the UK's creative ideas and achievements.

Discover more about our activities in the Netherlands by downloading and/or subscribing to our newsletter Crossing Over.
Do you need a UK visa?
The British Consulate-General will take you through the process.
Are you moving to the UK?
The British Embassy provides information on living and working in the UK.
looking for UK tourist information?
VisitBritain offers you the latest on accommodation, places to visit and cultural events.
IMPORTANT NOTICE for THE HAGUE candidates (NL003)
All written papers for FCE are on 10 June 2008.
There are no exams (Use of English or Listening) on 10 May 2008 as may be stated in some of the timetables. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.
Invigilators
Join our team of invigilators in Utrecht and/or Amsterdam.
Requirements and application
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Connecting young people
Make a difference and get involved with our initiative to build mutual understanding, learning and respect across cultures.
Students studying
Science and Innovation
Stay updated on the latest scientific issues and debates through our networks, projects and online resources.
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Culture and Creativity
We support arts practitioners by developing innovative collaborations and dialogue between Dutch and UK organisations.
Building Networks
Share your expertise and experience, tackling key reform agendas in the UK and the Netherlands.
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Examination services
Register for English language exams and other professional qualifications. Find accredited English language courses in the UK.
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Education in the UK
We provide an online education resource service and work in partnership with education organisations to encourage school linking.
What's new?
People looking ahead - Credit Marcus Rose - Designer Mustapha Salay
NEWS and EVENTS

 New home for English
Teachers of English have a new global home on the web with the launch of TeachingEnglish. The website, launched at the IATEFL conference in Exeter on 8 April, brings together everything busy teachers need for the classroom and the staffroom.

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 938.000 take IELTS in 2007
Entries for IELTS have almost doubled in the last three years, driven by university entrance requirements, new immigration policies and professional recognition throughout the English-speaking world.

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 MIPEX expert meeting
FORUM and the British Council Netherlands hosted an ‘expert meeting’ on the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX).
22 November 2007 in Utrecht

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 View all event photos
or have a look at the most recent ones:
- MIPEX Expert Meeting, Utrecht 22 November 2007
- The Chronicles, London 7-10 November
- Apeldoorn Conference, The Hague 1-2 June 2007
- Next Generation Science, Durham 28-30 March 2007

Last updated 24 April 2008
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