Our goal is to build bridges of trust and understanding among people around the world. Through our programs, we give opportunities to hundreds of millions of people worldwide to learn about British culture and creativity.
The British Council promotes innovative and diverse aspects of the UK arts including visual arts, architecture, design, dance, drama, music, film, literature and creative economy.
We connect the UK's school sector to others around the world to enrich education, promote global citizenship and build international trust and understanding.
Our work in society helps citizens and institutions contribute to a more inclusive, open and prosperous world and connects local issues to global themes.
After a decade of bringing together the language assessment and learning community of East Asia, this year's New Directions conference is taking place in Hanoi, Viet Nam.
The Climate Connection brings people around the world together to meet the challenges of climate change. Through arts and culture, education and the English language, it is about ideas, innovation and real change.