British Council India
British Council India, based in New Delhi, Delhi, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Opportunities from British Council India
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:
What WiWit checked
- Identity and registration
- Contact details
- Location details
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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)
Frequently asked questions
- What does British Council India offer for children?
- British Council India has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for British Council India opportunities?
- On British Council India's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with British Council India directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked British Council India?
- Yes. WiWit checked British Council India's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against British Council India's official source before they are listed.
- Where is British Council India based?
- British Council India is based in New Delhi, Delhi. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about British Council India deadlines?
- Save any British Council India opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 1948
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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