About the British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
2024 marks 90 years of the British Council. Over these years we have created opportunities for millions of people and developed deep and long-lasting relationships. We continue to adapt to meet the needs of a changing world, while remaining committed to the principles on which we were founded.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
British Council in the United States of America
In the USA, our work is focused in supporting individuals interested in studying at a UK University.
- Information on Arts and Culture, English Language, and Education are available through our global website.
- Find out more about the work we do in other countries in the Americas on our regional website.
- Learn about our Safeguarding Policy.