British Council UAE

British Council UAE We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We are on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries bringing international opportunity to life, every day. Each year we work with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, sharing our cultures and the UK’s most attractive assets: English, the Arts, Education and our ways of living and organising society. We have over 75 years experience of doing this. The British Coun

cil’s high profile work in English, the Arts and Education & Society helps hundreds of millions of people worldwide to learn about and experience creativity and excellence from the UK. Millions of talented people of all ages – but particularly younger people – engage face-to-face and online with us learning English, developing new skills, experiencing life and study in the UK and earning UK qualifications. Finally, thousands of policymakers, academics, researchers, artists, sportspeople, scientists, curators, creative entrepreneurs, head- and classroom teachers work through us with their counterparts in the UK to develop policy, professional standards and participation in English, the Arts, Education and civil society. In the process, they create new opportunities and possibilities for the UK and their own countries. By teaching English, changing the way we see each other through the Arts, offering international education opportunities and sharing the UK’s ways of living and organising our society we create opportunity, trust, prosperity and security for the people of the UK and the many other countries we work in around the world.

Book your IELTS test with the British Council and get access to 40 free IELTS practice tests and materials to help you f...
12/06/2026

Book your IELTS test with the British Council and get access to 40 free IELTS practice tests and materials to help you feel prepared for test day!

12/06/2026

Alumni networks are not directories. They are living communities where shared experience becomes shared purpose, and where UK alumni remain ambassadors of both the UK and the UAE.

Don’t know whether you’re ready for the IELTS Speaking test? 🤷Many test takers can answer all the questions in practice ...
12/06/2026

Don’t know whether you’re ready for the IELTS Speaking test? 🤷

Many test takers can answer all the questions in practice tests but don’t know whether they’re at the right level yet. IELTS Ready includes an AI feedback tool so you can:

> fully familiarise yourself with the Speaking test
> get detailed feedback on your performance
> understand what to do to improve
> see how long you need to prepare to get your desired band score.

Sign up to IELTS Ready to access AI feedback. 👇

Find more free prep on our website. ✍️
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/ielts-ready

Elevate your IELTS score effortlessly with IELTS One Skill Retake!Focus on perfecting one skill - Listening, Reading, Wr...
11/06/2026

Elevate your IELTS score effortlessly with IELTS One Skill Retake!
Focus on perfecting one skill - Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking - without retaking the entire test.
Save time, save money, and showcase your English proficiency like never before!
Visit the link and find out more https://ow.ly/f5ay50XTWze

11/06/2026

"I’m Miriam Stay safe online: Rule #1 — never share your personal information

A quick tip from our student, winner of Safer Internet Day – AI & Me

Smart, simple, and essential for everyone online"

Ready to take your career to the next level?Strong English skills can open doors to better opportunities, stronger workp...
11/06/2026

Ready to take your career to the next level?
Strong English skills can open doors to better opportunities, stronger workplace communication, and greater confidence at work.

Join British Council English for Work in Sharjah – a practical and affordable course designed for busy professionals who want real results.

✅ Workplace-focused learning
✅ Flexible study options
✅ Trusted British Council expertise

Your next career move starts with better English.
Call us today on 600 529 995

10/06/2026

"I think the British Council made it the perfect way to exchange knowledge among all of us here." Mohamed Allali, Managing Director, FAB, University of Strathclyde.

10/06/2026

Take your teaching to the next level — English teachers in MENA join our free sessions now. Join us for more free resources, tips, and courses for all English teachers.
https://ow.ly/jZYZ50YRFPf

09/06/2026

Be kind online. Stay safe online.

Our young student Eva shares simple tips as a winner of Safer Internet Day – AI & Me

Proud of their voice, creativity, and online safety message

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Abu Dhabi, Dubai And Sharjah
Dubai

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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+97142750451

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