British Council, Colombo

British Council, Colombo

The British Council is a place where visitors can learn about British education, language, and cultural exchange. It has been active here for many years and is known for supporting students, teachers, and anyone interested in English learning or study opportunities abroad. Some travelers stop by to get information, while others join classes or public events.

English language teaching is one of its main activities. Courses are offered for different ages and levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Classes focus on everyday communication, reading, writing, and speaking. The center is also an official venue for international English exams, which are often needed for study or work overseas.
Because of this, the space is busy with students preparing for tests throughout the year.

Inside the building, there is a library and study area open to members and visitors. The library offers English-language books, magazines, digital resources, and computers for study and research. The space is quiet and practical, suitable for reading and learning. Talks, film screenings, and small workshops are held regularly and are usually open to the public, allowing visitors to meet local students and professionals.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Colombo. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

British Council on Map

Sight Name: British Council
Sight Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka (See walking tours in Colombo)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Create Your Own Walk in Colombo

Create Your Own Walk in Colombo

Creating your own self-guided walk in Colombo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Colombo Introduction Walking Tour

Colombo Introduction Walking Tour

Colombo, the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka, has a history shaped by centuries of trade, colonization, and cultural exchange. Strategically positioned on the island’s western coast along the Indian Ocean, it has served as an important port city for more than 2,000 years. Early maritime accounts and Sri Lankan chronicles describe Colombo as a hub for spices, gemstones, and other...  view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.5 Km or 3.4 Miles
Old Colombo Walking Tour

Old Colombo Walking Tour

Old Colombo developed as a port settlement long before it became the capital of modern Sri Lanka, shaped by its natural harbor and strategic position along Indian Ocean trade routes. From at least the early centuries BCE, the area attracted merchants trading spices, gemstones, elephants, and textiles. Arab traders were particularly influential, establishing early Muslim communities near the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles