English - British Council

English Services in the UAE

Whatever your level of English, we can help you develop and improve your skills with a variety of courses, resources and exams. If you are looking to improve your career prospects, need a language grade for work or study, or simply want to improve your English skills, we can help.

Rolling Registration in Abu Dhabi

Rolling registration : Every Tuesday from 15.30 - 19.00.
Placement test dates : 1, 8, 22 and 29 October 2013 ( for Adults only).

Rolling Registration in Dubai

Rolling registration : Every Monday and Wednesday from 14.00 – 16.00 and Tuesday 11.30 - 12.30.
Placement test dates : 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 October 2013 ( for Adults only).

Rolling Registration in Sharjah

Rolling registration : Every Monday and Wednesday.
Placement test dates : 2, 7, 9, 21, 23, 28 and 30 October 2013 from 13.00 – 1400 (for Adults only).

Book your placement test online or call our call centre on 600 529 995 for appointment booking.

Please check back for updates on registration dates for Young Learners.

Adult General English

The British Council in the UAE offers English courses to suit all ages and levels. Find out more about registration, course dates and fees for our courses.

English for Young learners

We offer year-round and intensive summer courses for young learners in the UAE. Your children will improve their English through a range of enjoyable and communicative lessons designed to build their confidence, ability and academic skills.

Business English

Get ahead with the distinct advantage of being able to communicate and correspond effectively in English, the global language of business. Our Business English courses are offered at various levels and will help you develop your English communication skills for the workplace.

IELTS preparation courses

Our intensive IELTS preparation course helps learners develop effective skills and strategies needed to take IELTS.

English for companies and organisations

We work with a wide range of companies and organisations to develop the English skills of their staff. Find out more about our tailor-made programmes for companies and institutions.

CELTA for Teachers

Would you like to teach English? Our CELTA training course for English teachers could be your first step on the road to a new a career. Find out more about this internationally recognised qualification.

Learn English online

Improve your English outside the classroom with our free, interactive resources for adults, young learners and teenagers.

Exams and Qualifications

Every year, over one million people sit an English exam with the British Council. We offer you the widest range of English examinations and tests – from the IELTS test and Cambridge ESOL to university exams and professional qualifications.

Kids Read

Kids Read is an exciting reading programme, sponsored exclusively by HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd & Affiliates, aimed at government school primary students to encourage them to read for pleasure, inside and outside the classroom. Kids Read is a well-rounded programme which includes reading, teacher training, competitions, community events and much more