The British Council’s reputation rests above all on the quality of its teaching, and the learning experience. We are committed to providing teachers with a stimulating working environment, support their professional development and recognise their contribution to the success of the British Council’s cultural relations mission in Sri Lanka.
The Teaching Centres in Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna and partner centre in Matara represent one of the largest teaching operations in the British Council network, with over 6,000 students registered for courses each term; 60% are Young Learners aged 6-15, 40% are Secondary students and Adults with most under the age of 25. Courses are mostly book–based integrated English skills courses; students aged 16 + can register for speaking, business and exam preparation (IELTS) courses. We also deliver English skills training to private and public sector clients.