About the British Council | British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.

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Our history in Malaysia

The British Council is the United Kingdom's international cultural relations organisation founded in 1934. We have offices in 229 towns and cities in 110 countries and territories worldwide.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide. Working effectively with diversity is an essential part of the British Council’s work.

Careers

Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in international cultural relations.

Trainer and trainees discuss children's picture books

Press

In this section you will be able to find press releases about British Council activities, press materials and contact details.

Our policies

As a cultural relations organisation, the British Council has policies that it abides by.

70 Year Conversations

The British Council has been working with Malaysia for over 70 years. Hear from some of the wide variety of people that we’ve partnered with over the years.