British Council and BSBI partner to expand access to IELTS in Germany
BSBI students in Germany will be able to register for IELTS through BSBI, following a new agreement between the British Council and BSBI. Under the partnership, BSBI becomes an Authorised British Council IELTS Registration Centre in Germany and will host British Council IELTS test sessions for their students at its campuses in Berlin and Hamburg.
A new partnership for the English Language Assessment
The partnership brings together the British Council’s expertise in English language teaching and assessment with BSBI’s international higher education network, supporting students and professionals preparing to study, work or live abroad.
IELTS is accepted by more than 12,500 organisations in over 140 countries, including universities, employers, professional bodies and governments. Every year, millions of people take the test to demonstrate their English language proficiency for international education, professional registration, employment and migration.
We are delighted to welcome BSBI as an Authorised British Council IELTS Registration Centre in Germany. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting students at every stage of their international education journey by providing access to trusted English language assessment where they study.
Eileen Loughlin, Senior Business Pursuit Manager, British Council Germany
“At BSBI, we are committed to equipping our students with the skills and internationally recognised qualifications they need to succeed in a global environment. Becoming an Authorised British Council IELTS Registration Centre is an important step in expanding access to one of the world’s most trusted English language tests. This partnership not only provides greater convenience for our students but also supports learners and professionals in achieving their academic, professional and migration goals.”
Prof. Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of BSBI School of Business and Innovation
About the British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2024–25 we reached 600 million people.
About BSBI School of Business and Innovation
BSBI is an international higher education institution with campuses in Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, Barcelona and Madrid. It offers career-focused programmes in English and Spanish, combining academic excellence with practical learning and strong industry connections. More than 7,000 students from 114 countries benefit from a diverse learning environment, dedicated career support and international opportunities, including Erasmus+ partnerships. BSBI has received several international recognitions, including the AMBA/BGA Best Innovation Strategy Award and a 4-star overall rating in the QS Stars Rating System, with top scores for employability and online learning.
BSBI is part of GUS Germany GmbH (GGG), a dynamic network of educational institutions with more than 18,000 students in Germany, Europe and beyond. Further information and press releases can be found in the BSBI newsroom.