ELT projects
      English language courses for key groups

      You can find below examples of ELT projects that we have managed in this area.

      The English and IT for Security Project, Yemen

      The Yemeni Central Security Forces and the British Embassy in Yemen shared the conviction that better skills in Information Technology and the English language among Yemeni administrative personnel would be the key factor in the much-needed modernisation and internationalisation of the Yemeni security sector.

      The EU Communication and Skills Project, West Balkans

      The EU Communication Project was developed by the British Council in direct response to needs expressed by the beneficiaries, who are government officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

      The English for Tourism Project, Venezuela

      In an effort to improve the national tourist industry, the Venezuelan Tourism Ministry decided to award certification to personnel who meet its established standards of service.

      The English for Diplomats Project, Turkey

      The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey contracted the British Council Ankara to deliver English communication skills training for a group of 42 graduate diplomats, to enable them to conduct diplomatic business effectively in English when representing the Republic of Turkey on missions overseas.

      English Language Skills for Judges and Lawyers, Sudan

      When the Government of Southern Sudan decided to use English as one of its official languages, it was faced with a major obstacle problem - most of their employees did not speak English.

      The English Language for International Cooperation Project, Sudan

      In this project the British Council delivered English language and professional skills training to thirty staff of the Ministry of International Communication. It was funded by the UNDP.

      The English for the EU Presidency Project, Slovenia

      In 2008 Slovenia was the first new EU member state to host the 6-monthly rotating EU Presidency. The British Council, in partnership with the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, was able to help them respond to this challenge by providing a focused, high quality English language training course: "English for the EU Presidency".

      The English for European Accession Project, Romania

      The Romanian government recognised that, to facilitate the country's efforts towards European integration, the English language skills of groups such as government officials and students in key areas needed to be upgraded.

      The English for Hotels and Tourism Project, Turkey

      The Turkish Ministry of Education turned to the British Council for help in implementing a project that would help to develop a key area of the econom

      The English for EU Accession Project, Turkey

      The Ankara University European Research Institute aims to provide training to civil servants working in Turkey's ministries. The British Council helps the Institute by delivering two three-month English language courses per year.