British Council
Does British Council sponsor visas?
Yes. British Council holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Senior or Specialist Worker and Government Authorised Exchange, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | British Council |
|---|---|
| Location | London |
| Licensed visa routes | Senior or Specialist Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What British Council's sponsor licence covers
- Senior or Specialist Worker — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Government Authorised Exchange — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Skilled Worker — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
A Skilled Worker licence lets British Council sponsor overseas workers for jobs in an eligible occupation code, normally paid at least £41,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is higher. The licence is not tied to particular roles, so any eligible job the company offers can be sponsored.
Applying for a job with British Council
- Find an open role on British Council's own website or a job board — the register does not list vacancies.
- Check the job's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the minimum for that code.
- If you are offered the job, the company assigns you a Certificate of Sponsorship and you apply for your visa.
- Budget for the visa fee and healthcare surcharge with the visa cost calculator.
Other licensed sponsors in London
- British Association for Performing Arts Medicine
- British Association for the Advancement of Science
- British Association of Dermatologists
- British Bangla Welfare Trust
- British Beer and Pub Association
- British Board of Film Classification
- British Council (Language Assistants)
- British Deaf Association
- British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
- British Fashion Council
- British Fencing
- British Heart Foundation
See all licensed sponsors in London, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does British Council sponsor visas?
Yes. British Council holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Senior or Specialist Worker and Government Authorised Exchange, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is British Council licensed for?
British Council is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Senior or Specialist Worker (Worker (A Rating)); Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does British Council have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check British Council's careers page or job adverts, and make sure the role's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the threshold before you apply.
Where is British Council based?
The register lists British Council in London. The register records the sponsor's main address, so the job itself may be elsewhere in the UK.
Data source: GOV.UK Register of licensed sponsors: workers. Company pages are rebuilt from the official register every day, and organisations that lose their licence are removed.