The British Council and Banco Santander are partnering again to offer 30,000 free places for the Santander Course | English Online 2025 – British Council. This fully funded programme is open to residents in 13 countries, including Germany, and aims to help learners enhance their English skills and career prospects.
Applications are now open for the first round, offering 10,000 places to individuals aged 18+ with English proficiency from A1 to C1. Participants will receive eight weeks of online training, including interactive learning themes and teacher-led webinars. The top 1,500 learners will continue for an additional 20 weeks of advanced training with live classes from expert British Council teachers.
The application deadline is 21 April 2025, and no Santander account is required to apply. Learn more and apply via Santander Open Academy.