Ever wondered what the British Council has to offer, Jiajun investigates:

British Council is the UK’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations and they connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK to build lasting relationships around the world.

First of all, British Council can offer personal advice on your study options and opportunities. They also offer a range of resources to ensure you get the most out of your education, including information on courses, qualifications, institutions, English requirements, visas and travel.

Secondly, you know studying in the UK is very expensive indeed; British Council can help you find funding for your chosen courses through their own scholarship schemes or links to approved websites. Many scholarships only cover postgraduate degrees; others cover courses fees for specific subjects; while some are only available for specific institutions. So, with the help of British Council, you can really make a difference.

Thirdly, British Council helps nearly a million people every year achieve their life goals by obtaining a UK qualification, and they can also help you, too. UK qualifications are recognized by governments, universities, professional bodies and employers around the world. With the help of British Council, you can take all the English exams you want such as IELTS which is recognized by over a hundred countries.

Fourthly, British Council can help you find the right English courses whatever your level, wherever you are. During or after the English courses, they can also help you choose an exam to get the qualification you need for your future career.

Finally, in the official website of British Council pages contain latest vacancies, advice and useful links which can help you for your future career. British Council also offers seminars which focus on six main themes - arts, science, society, education, English language and information management.