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British Council Northern Ireland
Education - Photographed by Mark Hakansson

Creating learning opportunities is at the heart of everything we do.

Professional development
Our professional development services are designed to support and inspire young professionals and future leaders who need to develop their skills.
International study visits
Are you interested in establishing links or studying aspects of education in other countries? We can help.
Kosice teaching centre, Slovakia - Image © Liba Taylor
 Comenius Training Grants for School Education staff

Educators interested in learning from the experience of other countries may apply for grants of up to €2000 in order to attend a course or job shadow in another European country.  

View the database listing available courses. or suggest a suitable course yourself.  Last year around 160 Northern Ireland teachers and other education staff took part in courses as diverse as 'Immersion French for Non-Specialist Primary and Secondary Teachers' and 'What Principals should know about Learning, Teaching and Leading'.  For more information contact Alan Cowie.

Workplace English - Photographer Tim Hall
Fulbright UK/US Teacher Exchange

This programme offers a unique opportunity for UK and US teachers to experience life, culture and education in each other's country.

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