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British Council

3.6
based on 410 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 410 reviews

3% below
industry average

Critically rated for
Promotions, Salary, Work satisfaction
Work Policy

Hybrid
53% 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
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Websitebritishcouncil.org
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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 410 reviews
Overall Rating
3.6/5
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3.7
Work-life balance
3.6
Company culture
3.3
Job security
3.3
Skill development
3.3
Work satisfaction
3.2
Salary
2.9
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British Council is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 410 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 389 reviews
3.8
Rated by 184 Women
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Company culture
3.5
Rated by 205 Men
Rated 3.7 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Company culture
Work Policy at British Council
based on 38 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
53%
Work from office
34%
Permanent work from home
13%
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Overall Rating | 3.6/5 based on 410 reviews | 4.6/5 based on 4 reviews | 1.3/5 based on 4 reviews | 2.5/5 based on 3 reviews |
Highly Rated for | ![]() No highly rated category | Work-life balance Job security Company culture | ![]() No highly rated category | ![]() No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Salary Skill development | Promotions | Work-life balance Salary Job security | Job security Promotions Company culture |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 53% employees reported | - | - | - |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 184 women | 5.0 Excellent rated by 2 women | 1.2 Bad rated by 3 women | - no rating available |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.5 Good rated by 205 men | 4.4 Good rated by 2 men | 4.0 Good rated by 1 men | - no rating available |
Job security | 3.3 Average | 4.5 Good | 1.2 Bad | 1.4 Bad |
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British Council Salaries
British Council salaries have received with an average score of 3.2 out of 5 by 410 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
Clerical Marker
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Team Lead
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
Invigilator
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₹1 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
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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
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹9 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 poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 34% employees rated British Council 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. 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, salary & benefits and work satisfaction, based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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