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British Council
3.6
based on 415 Reviews
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Company Summary
British Council fosters cultural and educational exchanges, enhancing international relationships and understanding between the UK and various countries.
Overall Rating
3.6/5
based on 415 reviews

3% below
industry average

Critically rated for
Promotions, Work satisfaction, Skill development
Work Policy

Hybrid
60% employees reported

Monday to Friday
69% employees reported

Flexible timing
60% employees reported

No travel
57% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
36 employees reported
Health insurance
21 employees reported
Cafeteria
18 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
17 employees reported
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About British Council
Founded in1934 (91 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count5k-10k
HeadquartersLondon, UnitedKingdom
Office Locations
Websitebritishcouncil.org
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We were founded in 1934 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1940.
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.
We work with more than 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, the English language, education and civil society. Last year, we reached more than 80 million people directly and 791 million people overall, including online, through broadcasts and publications.
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British Council Ratings
based on 415 reviews
Overall Rating
3.6/5
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Category Ratings
3.7
Work-life balance
3.6
Company culture
3.3
Job security
3.3
Salary
3.3
Skill development
3.3
Work satisfaction
3.0
Promotions
British Council is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 415 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at British Council
based on 394 reviews
3.8
Rated by 187 Women
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Company culture
3.4
Rated by 207 Men
Rated 3.7 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Company culture
Work Policy at British Council
based on 40 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
60%
Work from office
30%
Permanent work from home
10%
British Council Reviews
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Overall Rating | 3.6/5 based on 415 reviews | 3.6/5 based on 1.3k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 941 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1k reviews |
Highly Rated for | No highly rated category | No highly rated category | Skill development Job security Company culture | Skill development Work satisfaction Salary |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Skill development Salary | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 60% employees reported | Hybrid 50% employees reported | Work from office 93% employees reported | Work from office 91% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 187 women | 3.5 Good rated by 422 women | 4.3 Good rated by 455 women | 4.1 Good rated by 333 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.4 Average rated by 207 men | 3.6 Good rated by 786 men | 4.1 Good rated by 382 men | 4.2 Good rated by 567 men |
Job security | 3.3 Average | 3.6 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.7 Good |
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British Council Salaries
British Council salaries have received with an average score of 3.3 out of 5 by 415 employees.
Operations Executive
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Senior Analyst
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr
HR Executive
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr
Team Lead
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
Clerical Marker
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Invigilator
(36 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
Freelancer
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
Finance Executive
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
Operations Manager
(22 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Finance Manager
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₹5 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr
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British Council FAQs
When was British Council founded?
British Council was founded in 1934. The company has been operating for 91 years primarily in the Education & Training sector.
Where is the British Council headquarters located?
British Council is headquartered in London. It operates in 7 cities such as New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To explore all the office locations, visit British Council locations.
How many employees does British Council have in India?
British Council currently has more than 2,000+ employees in India. Customer Success, Service & Operations department appears to have the highest employee count in British Council based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does British Council have good work-life balance?
British Council has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 66% employees rated British Council 4 or above, while 34% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read British Council work-life balance reviews for more details
Is British Council good for career growth?
Career growth at British Council is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 34% employees rated British Council 3 or below, while 66% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading British Council promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in British Council?
Working at British Council does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, work satisfaction and skill development, based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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