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British Council reviews

3.7

62% would recommend to a friend

(2,312 total reviews)
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Ciarán Devane

57% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

British Council has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,312 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The British Council employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Apr 15, 2025

Incredible staff

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The staff was very nice and very helpful.Their responses were very polite and swift.Had a very good experience!!!

Cons

Mo cons at all.Everyone was really nice.

1.0
Apr 11, 2025

Don't work for them

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If you're a local it will look good on your CV and help you get a far better job elsewhere

Cons

Huge staff turnover Toxic work environment, inhumane treatment

5.0
Apr 11, 2025

Good company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of flexibility Friendly team Great support Global ways of working

Cons

Salary increases are not consistent

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