British Council (IAESTE Programme)

British Council (IAESTE Programme) sponsorship questions

Does British Council (IAESTE Programme) sponsor visas?

Yes. British Council (IAESTE Programme) in Belfast holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Government Authorised Exchange route.

Can British Council (IAESTE Programme) sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

British Council (IAESTE Programme) is licensed for Government Authorised Exchange, not the Skilled Worker route. It cannot sponsor a Skilled Worker visa unless it adds that route to its licence.

What is British Council (IAESTE Programme)'s sponsor licence rating?

Temporary Worker (A rating). An A rating means the sponsor is fully compliant and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship; a B rating means it is on a Home Office action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until it returns to an A rating.

How long has British Council (IAESTE Programme) held a sponsor licence?

British Council (IAESTE Programme) has appeared on the register of licensed sponsors since 7 May 2026. Register history on this page shows any removals or reinstatements since then.

Is British Council (IAESTE Programme) hiring visa-sponsored roles?

The register shows who is licensed to sponsor, not who is hiring. Check British Council (IAESTE Programme)'s careers page and the job-search links on this page.