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Five Films For Freedom is back!

Celebrate global stories in support of LGBTQIA+ communities around the world with our annual online programme of short films.

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Aptis ESOL is now available in Germany

Certify your English with this new innovative test and get your result in only in 48-72 hours.

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Take IELTS with the British Council

Wherever you go, taking IELTS with us will help you get there.

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Meet IELTS at the QS Master Fairs in Germany

Learn more about IELTS at our booth or during presentations at the Master’s fairs in Düsseldorf, Berlin and Hamburg in March.

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Welcome to the British Council in Germany

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

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Join our free online Alumni UK festival on 24 March!

Hear inspirational talks from industry leaders, share experiences with fellow UK alumni and more.

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British Council at #MSC2026

At the Munich Security Conference, we brought soft power into the security debate.

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Santander Scholarship: Free Online English Courses 2026

10,000 scholarships available, application deadline is 23 March!

Take IELTS with the British Council

Wherever you go, taking IELTS with us will help you get there.

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TeachingEnglish: What’s happening this quarter

Stay up to date with free professional development for English teachers and teacher educators.

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UK Culture Radar

Our handpicked highlights of UK arts and culture in Germany

Our work in Germany

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Cultural Bridge

We support intercultural partnerships between the UK and Germany.

Selector Radio: the best of British music Arts Funding and Support
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Take IELTS to certify your English language skills

Choose the world's most popular English language test for study, work and migration.

EU Exit: Information for Students Scholarships and financial support

IELTS on computer – now in Berlin, Cologne, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt/Main, Heidelberg, Munich und Stuttgart.

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