English products with trust built in

If you're part of an organisation/university looking for solutions to improve and or test English skills, or want to test your candidates in other countries; the British Council offers one of the most trusted and well-established English and assessment portfolios in the world.

With over 85 years of expertise, we are the preferred partner for higher education institutions, awarding bodies, and corporations globally.

The English and assessment solution you need – delivered seamlessly, worldwide

Evaluate English levels before admission or employment

Whether you're assessing prospective students or candidates for study, work, or migration, we offer two trusted tests:

IELTS – The world’s most recognised English language proficiency test, accepted by over 12,500 organisations globally.
Aptis ESOL – A four-skills, computer-based English test developed by the British Council, delivered in supervised, face-to-face test sessions.

Want to recognise these tests at your institution or organisation?

Test your candidates securely, anywhere in the world

If secure and scalable exam delivery is critical to your operations, our Global Exams Services offer:

Test centre delivery
Online proctoring
Exam security and integrity
Custom delivery solutions

All backed by the British Council’s trusted reputation. Our dedicated account managers will work closely with you to design the best-fit solution.

Improve your team's English skills

Our English Services provide high-quality, workplace-relevant training programmes tailored to your organisation’s needs.

We work with you to:

Identify English and professional skills gaps
Design a customised learning programme
Track progress and measure impact

Training is delivered by certified teachers using British Council-developed content.

Arrange a consultation and we’ll recommend the right learning and assessment package for your business goals.

Assess English skills for education, hiring, or training

Need a flexible and reliable way to assess English proficiency within your organisation or institution?

We offer:

IELTS – The gold standard in English language testing, recognised globally
Aptis ESOL – A modern, practical test for quick and accurate assessment, delivered face-to-face
Foundation English Test – A beginner-level English proficiency test designed by the British Council to assess basic English skills.

To book a group of students, employees or candidates

Get in touch with us

Get in touch

Let’s discuss how we can help raise standards across your organisation with English training and assessment solutions tailored to your goals.

Speak to our team today