Power global academic excellence in higher education through English
In today’s competitive academic environment, strong English skills are essential for international collaboration, research impact and student success.
The British Council partners with higher education institutions worldwide to help students and academic staff strengthen their English proficiency for teaching, research and global engagement. Our high-quality teaching and assessment solutions are designed specifically for the needs of universities, colleges and academic professionals.
Our services
We work closely with educational institutions to design tailored English learning and assessment solutions for students, lecturers and academic staff.
- English and communication skills training: Customisable English programmes designed for academic professionals and students.
- Academic presentation and teaching skills: Specialised training to improve lecture delivery, research presentations and academic communication in English.
- General and academic English for students: Courses that support academic achievement, study readiness and progression in English-medium education.courses.
- IELTS preparation: Targeted coaching from expert teachers to help students prepare for IELTS and other internationally recognised assessments.
- English assessment and benchmarking: Comprehensive assessments to monitor proficiency, support development and measure progress over time.
- Pre-sessional and in-sessional support: Flexible learning options that support students before and during their academic studies.
AiBC: Smarter English for a global future
AiBC combines expert teaching with AI-powered speaking practice to help students and academic staff build confidence, strengthen communication skills and succeed in international academic environments.
With personalised feedback and flexible learning available anytime, anywhere, AiBC extends learning beyond the classroom. Students develop stronger academic communication and career readiness, while teachers and academic staff gain confidence in English teaching, research presentations and global collaboration.
Why choose us?
- Decades of experience: With over 90 years of success in partnering with educational institutions worldwide, we bring a depth of expertise unmatched in the field.
- Empowerment for students: Our courses prepare students to read, write, listen, and speak English with confidence, enhancing their readiness for English-medium education.
- Targeted solutions that get results: We help students achieve globally recognised certifications and IELTS scores, securing admissions to top-tier English-speaking institutions.
- Improved staff confidence: Our training enhances workplace communication and the delivery of courses in English, bolstering the overall educational environment.