Learn English with the British Council and you鈥檒l be learning with the world鈥檚 English experts.

We鈥檝e been teaching English for more than 75 years and have helped more than 100 million people in 100 different countries improve their English skills and build their confidence.

You can learn English by taking face-to-face lessons in our teaching centres or at home via our online courses and learning tools. We can demonstrate your progress by providing you with internationally recognised proficiency tests.

Explore our unrivalled range of courses and support to meet your exact learning needs.

Teaching English.聽Supporting learning.聽Testing proficiency.聽

How it works

  • Bahrain English school

We offer courses for:

Shaun the Sheep with his little cousin Timmy in a field waving.

Learning Time with Shaun & Timmy

The British Council is proud to present an innovative new approach to English learning for 3 to 5 year-olds in partnership with Oscar庐 award-winning animators Aardman.

English for kids and teens

Let your child explore our world of English, developing English communication and core life skills.
Learn English Adults

English for adults

First class learning, at every level
Adult Classes

English for university students

Maximise your opportunities with our English and IELTS courses, tests and online resources. We鈥檙e uniquely positioned to help you get the grade you need for your education journey.
Learn English

English for the workplace

Realise your full potential at work by communicating effectively in the world鈥檚 business language. Our targeted approach for business English ensures your learning is focused and relevant.

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our English teaching

At the British Council, we aim to remove barriers across our organisation and build an inclusive and representative teaching and learning environment.

Statement of Approach to English Language Teaching

The British Council provides learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language Learning experience.

Start learning with the world's English experts today

To register for a course you will first need to take a free level test so we can then help you choose the most suitable course for you.

Register for a course