- What does the British Council do?
- Is British Council English free?
- Who funds the British Council?
- What is LearnEnglish British Council?
What does the British Council do?
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.
Is British Council English free?
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Who funds the British Council?
How we work. About 85 per cent of the British Council's turnover is earned through teaching and exams, tendered contracts and partnerships. The British Council also receives grant-in-aid funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. This makes up around 15 per cent of our total income.
What is LearnEnglish British Council?
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Learn English online and improve your skills through our high-quality courses and resources – all designed for adult language learners. Everything you find here has been specially created by the British Council, the world's English teaching experts.