The world in your classroom

Looking for free resources and fresh ideas for the new academic year?

We’re here to help! At the British Council, we support schools across the UK with a wide range of free, downloadable classroom resources – all designed to introduce your pupils to people, cultures and ways of living from around the world.

Written by teachers for teachers, all our materials are curriculum-relevant, easy to use and designed to save you valuable time without compromising on quality or creativity.

As you get ready for the new school year, here’s a selection of our favourites.  They’ll inspire you if you’re starting on a new international partnership, bringing language learning into your classroom or planning to get involved in the DfE-backed National Year of Reading in 2026.

We’ve got lots more resources that you can use to introduce the people and cultures of other countries. Explore our full collection and bring the world into your classroom this term.

Want to bring these resources to life through an international school partnership? Use our free Partnerfinder database to connect with schools around the world and start working together.

Dates for the diary 

Mark your calendars for two key international high points in autumn 2025. We’re planning a range of exciting, interactive activities, so sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop and ensure you don’t miss out.