Our projects

We deliver hundreds of projects in the areas of education, arts, science, sport and governance. Our projects reach over 112 million people a year in the UK and around the world. You can find out about some of our major projects below.

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International Climate Champions

This project aims to give young people of school age a voice on climate change, to improve understanding and to inspire positive action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Darwin Now

Darwin Now is a global initiative which explores the impact of Charles Darwin’s remarkable legacy in the 21st century.

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English Global Products

Reaching every teacher and learner of English in the world requires new types of products and services from the British Council.

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Connecting Classrooms

Connecting Classrooms provides cluster groups of three schools with the chance to partner with schools from two different countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.

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Global Xchange

This six-month exchange programme aims to support the development of active global citizens, committed to working for positive change within communities.

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Prime Minister’s Initiative for International Education

A five-year strategy to secure the UK’s position as a leader in international education and sustain the managed growth of UK international education, delivered both in the UK and overseas.

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International Inspiration

Creating opportunities for children and young people of all abilities from the most disadvantaged communities in the world to enrich their lives by playing and excelling in sport.

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Skills for Employability

This programme aims to promote skills development and increase the employability of young people and adults by encouraging closer links between education and industry.

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Climate Change

The debate around climate actions is a strategic objective of ours where we seek to assist the UK Government to achieve its international strategic priority by leading others towards a faster transition to sustainable, low carbon economies.

Meet our people

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Read what some of our international staff have to say about working for the organisation.