About Us - British Council USA

OPENING DOORS - BROADENING HORIZONS

Whether you want to study in the UK, explore the UK’s most recent achievements in science, or discover what’s hot in UK art, music, or theater, you’ve come to the right place. We link young adults in the US with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK in order to build lasting relationships.

Our work in the US includes:

Offering information and advice on how to continue your studies in the UK
Connecting you with the latest scientific research and technology coming out of the UK
Bringing new, current and contemporary UK art to US audiences through our partnerships with US arts organizations

Find out more about:

		What We Do in Education

		Our work in Science

		What we do in the Arts

		Annual Report 2008-09

		What is cultural relations?

Our contact details:

British Council USA
The British Embassy
3100 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington DC 20008

Our offices worldwide


		Environmental Policy As an international organization, we recognize that our activities affect the environment and we're committed to continually improving our environmental performance.

75 years of cultural relations

Find out about the history of the British Council - Read A Story of Engagement: the British Council 1934-2009.

e-newsletter

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British Council USA Newsroom

Read our latest press releases and news coverage.

Career Opportunities

Find out how to join the British Council USA team, and check out the latest job openings in our office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Check out our collection of frequently-asked questions about our work in education and the arts.

Send us an e-mail anytime, or get automated answers to your most frequently asked questions here.

British Council around the globe

Look to our global hub to find out more about work we do in teaching English, governance, development and a wealth of other projects.

Our Integrated Equality Scheme

We have developed our Integrated Equality Scheme to help us promote equality and eliminate discrimination in the areas of gender, race and disability. Find out how we are applying this scheme worldwide.