Funding an English course: CPF, employer and France Travail

Some of our English courses are eligible for CPF funding. Find out how the CPF works, the funding conditions and how to register for an eligible course. Learn more about CPF.

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Your employer may be able to cover all or part of the cost of your English course. Contact your HR or training department to find out what funding is available and what steps you need to take. We can provide a quote and the documents required for your request.

1. Book a free consultation back by one of our teachers for a free English level test. 
2. Send completed and signed registration form, along with a payment covering the administration charge. (Please note that this payment is not reimbursed, even if your request for financing is refused by your employer or training organisation.)
3. After you have filled in our Information Form with details of your employer or training body, we will give you a 'Request for financing', which will need to be accepted and validated by your HR department or training organisation and returned to us within 14 days, and always before the classes start. 

Your registration for the course at British Council will be confirmed once we have received all the completed and validated documents:

• the enrolment form
• payment for the administration fees (except for jobseekers pending justification)
• the signed version of your 'request for financing'.

We will be delighted to welcome you as one of our students.

Depending on your situation, your employer may be able to apply to its OPCO for funding towards your course. Contact your HR or training department to check what funding may be available and what steps you need to follow. We can provide a quote and the supporting documents required for your application.

If you are looking for work, France Travail may, under certain conditions, contribute towards the cost of your training. Discuss your training plans with your France Travail adviser before registering. We can provide a quote so that your funding request can be assessed.