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October 30, 2023

The British Council, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, is inviting applications to the South Asia Festivals & Culture Academy (SAFCA) in response to the growth of independent and established arts and culture festivals. This pioneering initiative bridges the gap between festival enthusiasts and industry experts, facilitating an exchange of knowledge and insights online in […]

October 9, 2023

The British Council is pleased to announce the tenth year of its Study UK Alumni Awards programme, celebrating the outstanding achievements of UK alumni around the world. The award winners and finalists are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive […]

September 25, 2023

British Council IELTS test takers who do not achieve their desired results first time around will no longer have to resit the full test, after the launch of a game-changing new feature. One Skill Retake increases a test taker’s chances of success by offering them the opportunity to retake just one section […]

July 21, 2023

British Council IELTS have launched a new service, IELTS Ready: Premium, providing innovative support for those preparing to take an IELTS test with the British Council. The new platform will include 40 IELTS mock tests, recorded classes and will be fully supported by native English speaking IELTS experts. Users can perfect their […]

June 20, 2023

The annual competition supports IELTS test-takers with up to £5,000 towards university tuition fees in English-speaking universities. This year, the IELTS Prize is open to test takers living in Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. It will be open to […]

March 21, 2023

On Monday the 13 March, the British Council in Sri Lanka hosted an interactive briefing for UK education agents and school counsellors at the Movenpick Hotel in Colombo. The well-attended event saw attendees being introduced to the newly revamped British Council UK agent and counsellor engagement platform – The Hub -, with […]

February 27, 2023

A great deal of public attention has been focused on climate change and environmental issues over the recent years – and rightfully so. This includes the involvement of youth climate groups that address essential concerns associated with nature, waste, pollution, health, livelihoods, and the like. As part of its commitment to enable […]

February 21, 2023

Sri Lankan students encouraged to apply to continue their STEM education at a prestigious UK university The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM supports women wishing to pursue their postgraduate study in science, technology, engineering or maths at a university in the UK. This prestigious scholarship will allow over 100 women […]

February 8, 2023

The British Council hosted a networking event to welcome the recent batch of Sri Lankan Commonwealth Scholars returning from the UK recently. Commonwealth Scholarships are offered to citizens and permanent residents of a Commonwealth country with a record of academic achievement and the potential to make a positive impact in their home […]

August 1, 2022

SEDR is a four-year access to justice project implemented by the British Council and funded by the European Union as part of its Strengthening Transformation, Reconciliation and Inclusive Democratic Engagement (STRIDE) Programme in Sri Lanka. At the heart of SEDR is the desire for peaceful co-existence and a fair and just Sri Lanka. During […]

British Council invites applications for South Asia Festivals & Culture Academy (SAFCA 2024) Intermediate Course

British Council launches international awards to celebrate UK alumni achievements

British Council IELTS launches One Skill Retake in Sri Lanka

Launch of “IELTS Ready: Premium” provides British Council IELTS test-takers with advanced test prep

Applications for the British Council IELTS Prize 2023 in Sri Lanka are now open

British Council launches revamped UK agent and counsellor engagement platform – hosts successful interactive briefing for UK study visa agents in Sri Lanka

British Council launches ‘Youth Leadership for Climate Action’ – New project inspires young people to take climate action

British Council scholarships programme to support women in STEM

Commonwealth scholars from Sri Lanka receive a warm welcome

Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution project successfully completes phase 1 of implementing Active Citizens programme