Kolkata teaching centre

British Council L&T Chambers, 1st Floor, 16 Camac Street, Kolkata 700017
(t)  91 (33) 22825370
(f)  91 (33) 22824804

Join learners from all over the world at our bustling Kolkata teaching centre. Each year, we help thousands of people develop their English skills and achieve their goals.

Centrally situated near Park Circus 7 point crossing, all of our classrooms are clean, modern, and air-conditioned, providing you with the best possible learning environment. Along with our expert teachers, interactive methodology and small class size, this makes us your best bet for learning English in Kolkata.

Our Summer School Courses for  Young Learners (8-15 years old) and Adults (16+) will start on 20 May 2013.

Download our Terms & Conditions in English.

The Main Office

British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
L & T Chambers
1st Floor, 16 Camac Street
Kolkata 700 017
West Bengal
India 

Tel: 91 (33) 22825370

The Centre
Mahadevi Birla World Academy
17A, Darga Road
4th Floor
Kolkata 700 017


Courses

Our Summer School Courses for Young Learners (8-15 years old) and Adults (16+) will start on 20 May 2013.


Exams

We offer a wide range of UK qualifications in India including a variety of English language tests such as IELTS and exams awarded by the prestigious University of Cambridge ESOL.


Libraries

All of our students are eligible for subsidised memberships of our library in Kolkata. To support this, we offer interactive tours featuring advice and tips on using the library to help you learn English. A mini-library at the teaching centre gives you the chance to browse and borrow books targeted at your level of English.

Academic Calendar 2013

Sessions Course Dates Registration Dates
Kolkata Summer Intensive 2013 20 May - 7 Jun Until 18 May
Kolkata Term 1 2013 18 Jun - 4 Aug Until 17 Jun

How to Register

English Courses

Our courses for adults will help you develop the skills to communicate clearly and effectively in English. Our IELTS Preparation courses provide all the input and advice that you need to maximise your performance and achieve the highest band score you can. For young learners, our courses focus on enhancing the confidence and language that they need for their studies, social life and future career.

Browse our courses and read more about them at our Learn English page.

Contact us

Telephone 91 (33) 22825370
Fax 91 (33) 22824804
Email

Telephone enquiries opening hours

   
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 19:00
Sunday Closed

Visitor opening hours

   
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:30
Saturday 09:00 - 18:30
Sunday Closed

Public Holiday closing dates 2013

January 01 - New Years Day
January 26 – Republic Day
March 27 - Doljatro
March 29 - Good Friday
April 15 - Bengali New Year's Day
August 9 - Id-Ul Fitr
August 15 - Independence Day
October 02 - Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
October 11-14 - Durga Puja
October 16 - Id-Ul Zuha
November 2 - Kali Puja
November 3 - Diwali
December 25 - Christmas Day

Location

British Council L&T Chambers, 1st Floor, 16 Camac Street, Kolkata 700017

The British Council  office is a Camac Street landmark in the heart of the city’s buzzing commercial district. 

Together with an in-house Cafe Coffee Day, our main office boasts a well-stocked library containing books, magazines, journals and DVDs well as access to a range of exams and Education UK services. 

For teaching centre students, classes take place in Mahadevi Birla World Academy, conveniently located near Ballygunge station and Park Circus 7 Point Crossing. 

The student-friendly design of our  teaching centre ensures that the premise are safe and secure, classrooms are spacious and comfortable and that tea and coffee facilities are always available. Library members can browse and borrow English-learning resources from our mini-library while parents or guardians can wait in comfort.

Regular events, including library tours and conversation clubs, mean that our students are fully supported from both locations.