British Council honours top IELTS partners at annual meet
The British Council has hosted its annual IELTS Partners' Meet, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, celebrate achievements, and recognise outstanding contributions from IELTS Registration Centre (IRC) partners across Bangladesh.
The event, held at the Radisson, gathered representatives from over 73 partner organisations and more than 250 participants.
Each year, the British Council conducts thousands of IELTS examinations with support from its partners. This year's gathering provided a platform to acknowledge their role in supporting test-takers, promoting English language learning, and advancing operational excellence. Partners also exchanged insights, discussed best practices, and explored opportunities within the evolving IELTS ecosystem.
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In his opening remarks, Stephen Forbes, Country Director, Bangladesh, British Council, stated that IELTS partners play a crucial role in helping test-takers achieve their goals. He added: 'Our partners are at the heart of what makes IELTS successful in Bangladesh.'
Maxim Raimann, Exams Director, Bangladesh, shared key business highlights, followed by operational insights from Zunayed Ahmed, Director of Operations, Examinations. A major highlight was the recognition of 22 top-performing partners across three categories, who were honoured for their contributions and impact throughout the year.
Country Top Performers were Hexa's Education, FutureEd Corporation Limited, and Mentors' Education Ltd. Regional Top Performers included Project Headway (Rajshahi), Elegant (Cumilla), Lexicon (Khulna), and Mentors' Rangpur (Rangpur). Eleven partners were recognised as Star Performers, while Emerging Partners such as Megamind Plus, Expert Technology, Reach OverseasBD, and special programme partners including 10 Minute School English Centre and MIE English Academy also received awards.
Tahnee Yeasmin, Director of Business Development, British Council, delivered the vote of thanks. The evening concluded with a musical performance by Ritu Raj and a group photograph session.
The Partners' Meet reaffirmed the British Council's commitment to fostering strong partnerships and advancing excellence in the IELTS ecosystem, ensuring continued support for learners pursuing global education and career opportunities.
