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The GREAT Debate in Kolkata

The British Deputy High Commission in association with the British Council held the Kolkata leg of ‘The GREAT Debate’ competition in Kolkata today at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences campus. Eight institutions from Kolkata – WBNUJS, Heritage Institute of Technology, Jadavpur University, Presidency University, St. Xavier’s College, Loreto College, I-LEAD and Scottish …

Premier Skills Phase 2 training kicks off in India

Premier Skills Phase 2 training kicks off in India   The second phase of the hugely successful Premier Skills initiative, run by the Premier League and the British Council will take place from 2 to 7 November 2015 in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralaat Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE). Premier Skills is a partnership between the …

Globe Theatre’s Hamlet in India via Livestream

The British Council is delighted to webcast across India this well-loved Shakespearean play being staged only in Bangalore. New Delhi, October 14, 2015: The British Council is proud to present for the very first time in India Hamlet by world renowned Globe Theatre. Hamlet is acknowledged as Shakespeare’s greatest play, encompassing political intrigue, sexual obsession, …

The British Council launches a report on Technology for Professional Development: Access, Interest and Opportunity for teachers of English in South Asia

New Delhi, 6 October, 2015: The British Council in collaboration with The Open University co-hosted an event to encourage debate and discussion around the use of technology for teachers’ professional development and within the classroom. The Open University showcased the TESS-India project, which focuses on the development of OERs for teachers of English, maths and …

British Council in association with British Museum presents Public Lecture – ‘Games: Ancient, Modern and Indian’ by Dr. Irving Finkel on 21 September 2015, 6:30pm at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

British Council in association with British Museum and Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum presents Public Lecture – ‘Games: Ancient, Modern and Indian’ By  Dr. Irving Finkel, Assistant Keeper, Department of the Middle East, British MuseumOn 21 September 2015, 6:30pm at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, 91 A, Rani Baug, Veer Mata Jijbai Bhonsle Udyan, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marg, Byculla East, Mumbai, Maharashtra …

British Council Chennai is now open for registrations for the new term starting September 2015

ENGLISH SKILLS FOR SUCCESS British Council Chennai is now open for registrations for the new term starting September 2015 Workshop for Adults on Sunday 30 August The British Council’s English Language Centre offers courses to suit your English learning needs. The English courses will help you with clear learning objectives, speaking and listening practice and …

THE BRITISH COUNCIL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIYAHI PRESENTS LUCY HAWKING IN CONVERSATION WITH ANUSHKA RAVISHANKAR

An evening with Lucy Hawking as she breaks down science to children through a simple art form New Delhi, 23 August 2015:The British Council, UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities in partnership with Siyahi brings to you an evening with Lucy Hawking in conversation with AnushkaRavishankar today at the India International Centre. …

British Council collaborates with Schools and initiates ‘English Language Quality Assurance’ programme

Engaging programme launched to work together with schools and create better learning systems and outcomes July 22, 2015: The British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities has launched a new, collaborative initiative that will contribute significantly to the private sectors ability to deliver high quality English language education. Schools and British …