The British Council operates in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Beijing and the Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulates-General in Shanghai , Guangzhou and Chongqing. In Hong Kong we are known as the British Council.
The British Council is the UK \'s international organisation for educational and cultural relations. Our purpose is to build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide. In China we aim to build understanding and engagement between cultures, to develop and support the skills and creativity people need to prosper in the creative, knowledge economy , and to help build international networks to foster the long-term cooperation and collaboration needed to tackle global challenges.
Our website http://www.britishcouncil.org.cn is a great source of information about the UK and the British Council\'s operation in China. It features information about examinations, arts events, society and development projects, climate change projects and much more. You can also find information in Chinese about studying in the UK on our website http://www.educationuk.org/china.
In addition, the British Council offers a free interactive website for learners and teachers of English in China. To improve your English skills and connect with other learners or teachers go to www.englishonline.org.cn
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Due to our status as a diplomatic mission we are only able to offer employment to Chinese and British nationals and spouses of other diplomats currently working in China.
