British Council India
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Founded 1948
British Council India is the UK's international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, offering English language courses, examinations, and arts programs for all ages across India.
Opportunities from British Council India
Reading for Life - Reading Challenge
by British Council India
An in-person reading challenge for children aged 5 to 12 at British Council libraries in Delhi, with guided reading and creative activities.
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British Council Your World Video Competition
by British Council India
International short film competition by British Council for students aged 14-17 in partner schools. Create videos on global issues aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
What your child could gain:
British Council Summer Camp - Confidence Series
by British Council India
A 20-hour British Council English course for ages 6-17 building public speaking, debate, and presentation skills through activity-based classroom sessions in Delhi.
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About
British Council India is the Indian arm of the British Council, the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It operates English language teaching centres, libraries, and arts and education programmes for learners of all ages across the country. The organisation runs offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and its headquarters in New Delhi. Its work in India spans English language learning, examinations, higher education partnerships, and arts and culture exchange. For children and young learners, British Council India delivers structured English courses, library programmes, and seasonal workshops in storytelling, theatre, and creative writing. These activities are designed to build language confidence alongside creativity and life skills.
Affiliations
Programs offered
- English language courses for young learners
- IELTS and Cambridge English examinations
- Library and reading programmes (physical and digital)
- Arts and culture exchange initiatives
- Higher education partnerships with UK institutions
- Teacher training and professional development
- STEM education workshops
- Creative writing and theatre workshops
Achievements
- Pioneering English language education in India for over 75 years
- Facilitating over 2 million UK examinations annually
- Promoting cultural exchange through numerous arts festivals and collaborations
- Managing prestigious scholarships like GREAT and Chevening scholarships
- Designed by renowned architect Charles Correa (New Delhi headquarters)
Leadership
- Alison Barrett MBE, Director India (British Council India)
- Michael Houlgate, Deputy Director India (British Council India)
- Rittika Chanda Parruck, Director Education India (British Council India)
- Gauri Puranik, Head of English Programmes India (British Council India)
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