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British Council India
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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)
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Educational NGO
- Founded
- 1948
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