The English Language Teaching Contacts Scheme (ELTeCS) promotes the sustainable development of English Language Teaching to the mutual benefit of participating countries in pursuance of the British Council's long-term objectives to extend the use of English as the language of international communication and trade, and as an accelerator of development, to assist the professional development of British and international ELT.

ELTeCS through its networks

• disseminates best ELT practice between participating regions, countries and individuals
• acts as a catalyst for innovation and continuing project development in ELT
• facilitates developmental contact between institutions, projects and ELT professionals
• extends access to the expertise and materials developed within the ELTeCS network since 1990
• supports activity likely to be of regional benefit
• develops skills across the network
• enables suppliers of ELT goods and services to inform the network of opportunities and developments.

Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri lanka form a regional network for the promotion of ELT work in South Asia.

Please visit the links below to learn about the country websites and their work in the field of English language teaching.

	Country Contact details Other ELT networks Bangladesh Enquiries Dhaka.Enquiries@bd.britishcouncil.org Website www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh/index.htm India Enquiries delhi.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org Ratna Sagar Pvt Ltd ELTAi Website www.britishcouncil.org/india/index.htm Nepal Enquiries general.enquiry@britishcouncil.org.np NELTA Website www.britishcouncil.org.np Pakistan Enquiries www.britishcouncil.org.pk/infoexch/pakenqfm.htm SPELT, AKUCEL Kinnaird ELT Website www.britishcouncil.org.pk/index.asp Sri Lanka Enquiries enquiries@britishcouncil.lk SLETA Website www.britishcouncil.lk