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Get your free Aptis ESOL certificate in March

We are giving away a limited number of free Aptis ESOL tests on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register your interest
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Coventry UK City of Culture 2021

Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 launched on 15 May with a 365-day celebration of culture.

Our work with Coventry UK City of Culture
A panel at the 'Women, Power and Politics: Inspire, Learn' event at Manchester Art Gallery

Our work with Manchester

Our work with Manchester
Ciaran Devane, CEO of the British Council at a 10 year celebration event with Active Citizens who have taken part in the programme

Celebrating 10 years of Active Citizens

Think global. Act local.

10 years of Active Citizens
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Building international connections in Birmingham

Building international connections

What do we do in England?

We work across rural areas, villages, towns and cities of England to provide international opportunities and support educational and cultural institutions to make global connections.

A birds eye view of Coventry by night

Coventry UK City of Culture 2021

Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 launched on 15 May with a 365-day celebration of culture.

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Our work with Manchester

What's been happening in Manchester?

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Take your Aptis ESOL test with us

Aptis ESOL is an English language test you can use to meet the language requirements of your organisation.

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