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Updated 29 Jan, 2025
Overall Rating
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3.6/5
based on 408 reviews

negative trend 3% below industry's average

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Rating distribution

Category Ratings

3.7

Work-life balance

3.6

Company culture

3.3

Job security

3.3

Skill development

3.3

Work satisfaction

3.2

Salary

3.0

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What employees say about British Council?

Insights from employee reviews on AmbitionBox

Workplace insights

Hybrid

Hybrid

51% employees reported

Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday

69% employees reported

Flexible timing

Flexible timing

60% employees reported

No travel

No travel

57% employees reported

Gender based rating

3.8
female

Rated by Women

182 reviews

3.5
male

Rated by Men

205 reviews

British Council is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 408 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction w ... Read more
British Council is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 408 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the companyā€™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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Latest British Council Employee Reviews

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Operations
2.0

Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 29 Jan 2025

  • Salary - Poor
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  • Skill development - Bad
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University Level Educator
4.0

Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 29 Jan 2025

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Hardware and Networks - Other
2.0

Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 27 Jan 2025

Dislikes:
Small thinking management. Lot of politics, No professionalism. Any body can be the head o... read more
  • Salary - Poor
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Customer Success, Service & Operations - Other
3.0

Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 27 Jan 2025

Dislikes:
Canā€™t maintain a proper work life balance due to flexible timings and rotational week offs
  • Work-life balance - Poor
HR Operations
5.0

Ā Ā ā€¢Ā Ā posted on 25 Jan 2025

Dislikes:
Nothing as such
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Is British Council a good place to work for?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 from over 408 employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have an average experience working at British Council. Work-life balance holds the highest rating at 3.7, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.0. Read reviews about work-life balance and career growth on AmbitionBox.
How does British Councilā€™s employee rating compare to the industry average?
British Council's employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 is below the industry average of 3.7 out of 5 for companies within the Education & Training sector. This rating suggests that British Council faces some challenges in employee satisfaction compared to its industry peers. It indicates that while British Council performs relatively well, there may be specific areas where improvements could be made to better align with or exceed the industry standard.
Does British Council pay their employees well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, British Council employees rate their salary and benefits at 3.2 out of 5, based on 408 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about British Council salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at British Council, click here .
How is the work culture at British Council?
Work culture at British Council is rated 3.6 out of 5 by 408 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating an average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The rating reflects that while some aspects of the work culture are satisfactory, there is room for improvement in certain areas. To read reviews specifically about work culture at British Council, click here .
How is the job security at British Council?
Based on 408 reviews on AmbitionBox, British Council employees rate job security at 3.3 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at British Council. To read reviews about job security at British Council, click here .
Is work from home available at British Council?
According to AmbitionBox, 13% of British Council employees work from home permanently, 36% work from the office, and 51% follow a hybrid model, based on 39 reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance at British Council, click here.

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