The British Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1934 and headquartered in the UK. It is the United Kingdom's international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. The British Council aims to build relationships between people in the UK and other countries and promote a wider knowledge of the UK. It works in over 100 countries and has over 20,000 employees. The British Council offers a range of services, including English language teaching, cultural events, and educational programs. It also provides scholarships and grants to students from around the world to study in the UK.