Covid-19 updates : Our courses will run face-to-face during the day and online during curfew (you will receive an email from our team with your login details if you are moving online).

Welcome to the British Council in France

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We are on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries, bringing international opportunity to life, every day. Find out more about us.

English courses for adults

English for children and teenagers

Keep in touch with British culture

Would you like an insider’s view of cultural relations projects? Read our blog to hear about our recent activities:

Read our blog 'Keep in Touch!'

Samara Scott exhibition at CAPC Bordeaux

Our work in the arts

We support new artistic talent, cultural leadership and innovation

Our work in education

Student, teacher or researcher? Find out more about our educational opportunities.

What's on

Find out about our next events