Training and Assessments for Business, Higher Education and Governments

The British Council is the trusted choice for government agencies, corporations, and academic institutions, offering research-driven, up-to-date language solutions. Our team of experts help organisations assess and enhance their English language skills according to needs and objectives. With a team of experienced trainers, we offer customised solutions that are flexible and effective for all proficiency levels. 

• General English: Empower your employees to communicate with precision and confidence in everyday life.
• Workplace English: Upskill your employees to communicate effectively in specific workplace situations, for all job scopes and industries.
• Academic English: Equip your teachers and students with the confidence and skills to excel in specific academic contexts.

Our Professional Communication Skills workshops are an effective option for teams with higher levels of English and need to achieve quick and focussed results in a short period of time. These workshops use the latest training and facilitation methods to help groups work together effectively and get real results. This means that your employees will be engaged, challenged, and stimulated to learn more and do more. They will also benefit from their trainer’s extensive subject knowledge and corporate experience. 

Spoken Communication Skills

Enable your employees to connect and network with greater confidence and coherence. Our oral communication modules are designed to facilitate seamless workplace collaboration and engagement.

• Conflict Handling Skills
• Delivering Service Excellence
• Effective Public Speaking
• Intercultural Skills 1
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Networking and Relationship Building Skills
• Presentation Skills 1
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Time and Stress Management
• Train the trainer: Essential skills
• Working with EQ

Written Communication Skills

Develop proficiency in drafting and editing various document types for improved clarity, conciseness, and accuracy.

• Business Writing Skills 1
• Editing and Proofreading
• Email Writing Skills 1
• Fine-tuning: Writing Skills for Managers 
• Grammar Skills for Business Writing
• Minute Writing Skills
• Persuasive Writing Skills
• Report Writing Skills

Communication Skills for Managers 

• Communicating with Executive Presence
• Effective Mentoring
• Essential Skills for Managers
• Managing People in Projects

Access our assessment solutions designed for scalability and reliability. Our wide range of testing methods helps you to seamlessly screen talent, evaluate skills, track progress, and understand the tangible effects of learning efforts. Key features include:

• Globally recognised English exams and assessments 
• Expert teams to guide you in selecting the right tests, track progress, and determine return on investment (ROI)
• Comprehensive benchmarking and targeted assessments to monitor and report on progress, helping in action planning and goal setting
• Widely recognised certificates for a tangible sense of accomplishment

Choose from three types of assessments: 

• EnglishScore 
• APTIS
• IELTS

EnglishScore

The British Council’s EnglishScore remote testing is the world’s only four skills test delivered on a mobile phone—making it the most convenient and accessible recognised English test. 

• Globally recognised by institutions and employers around the world 
• Built by English language experts for detailed and accurate assessment of an individual’s proficiency across all four skills 
• Created in collaboration with the Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA), the leading centre for language test research and development 
• Professional certificate that offers employers a trusted record of a candidate’s English level, helping employees improve their career prospects 
• Internationally recognised CEFR result within 24 hours 
• Uses the latest AI-driven anti-cheating technology to enhance test security and validity

APTIS

Aptis is our scalable, computer-based assessment designed to help organisations make informed choices regarding hiring, workforce development, and training needs. The test is easily accessible to allow you to test people quickly, and delivers equally fast, accurate, and reliable results.

• Assess grammar, vocabulary, and all four key language skills: speaking, writing, reading, and listening 
• Choose to evaluate either all skills or only those relevant to your organisation’s needs 
• Evaluate English proficiency levels from A1-C in each test section 

Choose from four Aptis variants: 

• Aptis General
• Aptis Advanced 
• Aptis for Teachers
• Aptis for Teens

IELTS

Take IELTS with the British Council. As the world's most renowned English language test, IELTS can help whether you want to study, work, or live abroad. Take the test at our test centre in Jakarta, and conveniently receive your results online via our registration portal.

IELTS Coach

Tailored for individuals and students, our IELTS Coach sessions offer language and skills-focused training to help test takers achieve the scores they want. Ace your exam with us, the co-creators of the IELTS test.

Join the British Council’s global online classroom. Discover the perfect fit for your organisation or schedule with our adaptable training, coaching, and assessments. English Online classes are available 24/7 with unlimited access to learning materials and activities. 

• Learn in small groups with students from around the world, or receive extra help and attention through one-on-one private classes 
• Access classes focused on speaking, reading, listening, and writing 
• Benefit from interactive, trainer-led sessions
• Customise your timetable and select classes based on your goals and interests 
• Receive a British Council certificate of achievement 

Our English Online course offers the following classes: 

• Business English: Develop your career prospects by mastering workplace communication in English 
• General English: Acquire a solid foundation in core English skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing 
• Social English: Gain proficiency and learn how to interact with others in day-to-day scenarios, during travels, and in diverse social settings using everyday language

Learn how you want with two types of flexible models:

• Open courses (online or in-person): Enrol your employees to learn alongside professionals from diverse organisations. Our engaging and interactive programmes are within our global network of centres or available for you to access online 24/7. 
• Closed groups (online or in-person): Personalise your team's training schedule to accommodate your unique requirements. We adapt to your preferred time and location, while offering you immersive, targeted, and highly relevant programmes designed to cultivate specific skills. 

Bringing a personalised British Council experience to you

We partner with local schools to deliver top-tier English education through tailored teacher training, standardised assessments and diverse student programmes. 

We collaborate with ministries of education, teachers and school leaders to enhance English language education through comprehensive teacher training and English classes for students, either integrated within the school's curriculum or as extracurricular activities. We also offer off-site centres, giving teachers and trainers the opportunity to use the classrooms to provide English classes for both students in the school and people in the community. 

Our classes are taught by highly qualified teachers with minimum University of Cambridge's CELTA/DELTA post-graduate teaching qualifications or the equivalent and years of experience.

Diverse programme options

• Fully integrated daytime programmes with the British Council as the sole provider of English language teaching materials. 
• Supplementary daytime programmes in cooperation with the school.
• Intensive holiday courses.
• Weekend and after-school classes.

Comprehensive learning for all levels

• Elementary (Sekolah Dasar 1 - 3): Establish a solid foundation in English, fostering a positive and confident learning environment.Establish a solid foundation in English, fostering a positive and confident learning environment.
• Elementary (Sekolah Dasar 4 - 6): Communicate confidently, improve reading and writing and develop life skills, such as critical thinking and creativity.
• Junior High (Sekolah Menengah Pertama 7 - 9): Learn English for the real world while developing leadership, critical thinking and collaboration skills.
• Senior High (Sekolah Menengah Atas 10 - 12): Develop English and life skills for a global world, while learning strategies to excel in exams and university studies.

Why partner with us? 

• Collaborative learning: English is brought to life through interactive and social classroom experiences, encouraging self-expression and personal growth.
• Engaging lessons: Our immersive tasks and projects develop communicative, social, creativity, critical thinking and leadership skills.
• Tailored programmes: We create CEFR-aligned curriculums to track student progress and design learning experiences that meet the specific needs of your students, taking into account their age, abilities and goals.
• Teacher development: Enhance teaching quality and performance with our professional development opportunities.
• Brand association: Align your school with the prestigious British Council brand and international standards.
• Standardised tests: Offer recognised qualifications and tests like IELTS, iGCSE and APTIS.

Our partnership model is built on:

• Adaptability

Programmes can be integrated into regular school timetables, held after school or on weekends, or delivered intensively during vacation periods.

• Experienced teachers

Learn from experienced, friendly and internationally qualified teachers from a diverse range of countries

• Engagement

Parents and schools receive regular updates on student progress.

• Additional services

We offer access to our unique  online resources and encourage students to use English creatively outside the classroom.

• Support for school leaders, teachers and students

For leaders: The British Council Partner Schools programme, APTIS for Teachers, school leader networks and opportunities to become an offsite centre.

For teachers: Professional development through courses like IELTS Train the Trainer, Teaching Knowledge Test and resources on the Teaching English website. and resources on the Teaching English website.

For students: Programmes like Primary Plus and Secondary Plus, IELTS Coach, bespoke courses, global competitions and study guidance.

Equality, diversity and inclusion: 

We create an inclusive environment by exposing students to diverse accents and dialects from highly qualified teachers from the British Council, making students better prepared for real-life situations.

• Safeguarding:

British Council follows a strict safeguarding policy to ensure the well-being of the students we interact with.

Partner with the British Council to elevate your school's English education, enhance teaching standards and offer your students a learning experience like no other.