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British Council reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(2,304 total reviews)
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Ciarán Devane

63% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

British Council has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,304 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
4.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

One of the best work environments I have experienced. The culture is built on mutual respect, professionalism, and appreciation for employees’ personal lives. Management supports work-life balance, allowing employees to maintain healthy time for family, personal interests, and wellbeing.

Cons

The role can sometimes become more administrative than technical, which may limit opportunities to further develop advanced IT skills or work on more challenging technical projects and scenarios. In addition, the salary could be more competitive compared to the responsibilities of the position.

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