Why partner with us

Achieve your strategic and business aims

We can help you achieve your strategic and business aims better and faster by offering access to tools, skills, qualifications and professional networks relevant to your line of work. We can also help you make a difference in your direct community by providing opportunities to engage in high-impact socially responsible projects.

Add new value to your brand

We have a 75-year track record in providing development and networking opportunities to large numbers of people and organisations worldwide. Our globaly trusted brand represents the best the UK has to offer. It is built upon the values of creativity, integrity, mutuality, professionalism and people, especially fostering society based on equal opportunities and valuing diversity. By associating with us and all we stand for you are able to add value to your own brand.

Augment your skills

With people at the heart of what we do, we recognise the importance of investing in skills development for our individuals and teams. This is why over the years we have grown to become a leader in skills development in the areas of professional communication and leadership, intercultural dialogue and English language. We also provide expertise and models for alignment with international skills and qualifications frameworks.

Provide technical support on development projects

Our large database of consultants and impressive track record of projects from all over the world show that we are the partner of choice. We have worked for 75 years in partnership with businesses, national associations and institutions, professional networks, local communities and government ministries in 110 countries. In a recent survey, 82% of our partners said that the British Council opens doors internationally that no other organisation can.