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British Council Global Exams Services

We develop and deliver innovative and flexible solutions that enable assessment organisations to support their candidates to achieve their full potential.

Our work in numbers

4.5 million

exams each year

100+ countries

in every time zone, on every continent.

25,000 venue staff

including invigilators and supervisors.

2,000 partner schools

supported in a global community.

The world's most trusted exams services partner

We deliver 4.5 million exams each year whenever and wherever you need them - at a test centre, at your school or using our secure online delivery.

  • Trusted everywhere in the world

    We deliver 4.5 million exams each year whenever and wherever you need them - at a test centre, at your school, or using our secure online delivery. With the British Council’s Global Exams Services, you can trust that your candidates will receive a world-class exam experience.
  • We are innovative and flexible

    We are committed to meeting your needs. Technology-enabled assessments are evolving fast – we’ve got experts on hand to help you take advantage of the latest developments.
  • We are global specialists

    Located in more than 100 countries, you will find us wherever you need us. We are your team of highly dedicated professionals with extensive local knowledge.
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Our exam delivery services

We provide a full and flexible range of multimodal assessment services to fit the needs of your qualifications.

These services include test centre delivery, online proctoring, exam security and more. No matter what you need, our dedicated account managers will work with you to find the best solution. Explore our services below, or contact us to get started.

Our range of services

Our global assessment services

Global network

We deliver exams in over 100 countries, with over 25,000 staff who can support you in a local language, across all time zones.

Support and expertise

Integrated delivery services

Solutions to suit you whether you are looking for online proctoring, scheduling, registrations or digital credentials.

Tailored exams services

Test centre delivery

Our extensive test network is capable of delivering high-stakes, session-based and scheduled on-demand exams.

Extensive centre network

Online proctoring

With our remote proctoring solutions, your candidates can take their exams anytime from a location of their choice.

Flexible online solutions
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Technology and innovation

The assessment industry is rapidly evolving. We are committed to helping you take advantage of the latest technological changes to provide the best exam experience for your candidates.

With our deep understanding of technology-enabled assessment and our wide network of tech partners, we provide the latest digital solutions to meet your specific needs. .

Find out more

Be part of the global assessment community

Our community gives you access to a global group of experts in education and assessment technology.

Café Chat: Discover developments and trends in assessment

British Council Café Chats offer an online space for discovering the latest developments and trends in digital exam delivery and innovations in assessment.

Sector solutions

Exam services for professional bodies

Partner with us to provide a world-class exams experience that gives your candidates the qualifications they need to achieve their goals.

Exam services for universities

Give more students the opportunity to obtain an international education by growing your overseas presence and delivering your exams with equitable access for all students.

Exam services for schools

Experience the benefits of UK international school qualifications. We work with three UK awarding bodies to enable you to offer students world-class educational support and exams.

Chat to us

Book a free consultation with our assessment solutions team.