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How Jack Ma built one of the world's biggest companies

26 September 2016 - 08:03

How did Jack Ma overcome his humble origins to establish Alibaba? We interviewed Duncan Clark, entrepreneur, tech investor and author of a recent book on Jack Ma, to find out.

Language learning essential for refugee resilience

A new report by the British C

Global exams delivery service

We deliver end-to-end exam delivery services for the UK’s leading awarding organisations and have the network, coverage and experience to provide tailored, specialist services.

Integrity and security for your qualifications

We understand that maintaining the quality, integrity and standards of your qualification is your greatest concern.

Pupils across England start intensive lessons in Mandarin

 

A new £10 million Mandarin Excellence Programme will see at least 5,000 young people on track towards fluency in Mandarin Chinese by 2020.

British Council launches 'Living Shakespeare' Essays

    British Council statement on The Sun newspaper article

    UPDATED at 10:30AM BST 26 July, 2016

    Rwanda Reads book launch

    As part of Rwanda’s nation-wide ‘Rwanda Reads September 2016 literacy programme’, the British Council Rwanda co-hosted a double book launch at the Impact Hub Kigali.

    Science vs Shakespeare: which explains love better?

    15 November 2016 - 09:10

    When it comes to understanding love, who gets it right - science, or Shakespeare? Scientist and poet, Dr Sam Illingworth, compares the two.

    Promoting Gender Equality in Education, Turkey

    A project which promotes gender equality for girls and boys throughout the education system by helping teachers, schools and the ministry of education to understand gender equality.

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