Why partner with us?
We are a globally trusted brand. Partnering with us gives you access to extensive networks in important global markets, and expertise in international learning, arts and community programmes.
Our network
- Established in 1934, the British Council has 191 offices in 110 countries and territories
- Over 7,000 staff both UK and locally appointed
- We commit to working in difficult places, and in closed societies wherever possible
Our assets
- globally trusted brand, valued at £300m by Interbrand
- international knowledge of cultures, languages and countries
- expertise in education and language teaching, all art forms & creative industries, youth and community engagement, governance and reform
- global, homogenous business infrastructure with highly capable delivery capacity
- networks at all levels, from young learners to government ministers
- close working relationships with UK government departments, national governments and ministries, and international government organisations
Our global audience
In 2011-12:
- We reached 580 million people across the British Council
- We worked with 16,395 government, business and social leaders worldwide
- 9.4 million people attended our arts exhibitions, performances, and our education fairs
- 147,000 artists and participants engaged in our arts online communities
- 13 million children across 20 countries were touched by sport in the Olympic year through International Inspiration
- Education and Society programmes worked with 8.1 million young people
- Access to 2.7 million exams were provided globally
- We reached 103 million teachers and learners through our English programmes
- We had 73.3 million unique visitors through our expanding digital engagement strategy
