We are pleased to announce the start of the second phase of English Connects with five RFPs and invite organisations to express interest via the British Council’s e-Tendering portal hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil

English Connects is a new programme funded by the FCO and British Council and managed by the British Council. It aims to:

• connect the UK to young people aged 18-35 and the future generation of leaders in francophone Africa through English
• improve the quality of English language learning and teaching and facilitate digital literacy, thereby creating opportunities to enable young people fulfil their potential while improving their employability, resilience and networks
• increase UK visibility across the region, improving UK access and making the UK more ‘relevant’ to senior policy makers and influencers.

Working with governments, the private sector, young entrepreneurs, future leaders, educators and learners in formal and non-formal education, the programme will reach and impact a wide audience through face to face interaction, media and digital channels and will connect UK ELT providers, institutions, media and educational technology agencies with the targeted countries.

Please see below for the RFP schedule: