[2] With Algeria's independence in 1962, the British Council opened its first office in Algiers, but closed in 1994 due to the security situation in the country.

[3] In July 2015, the British Council in Algeria partnered with Echorouk El Yawmi to launch a competition to learn English.

The prizes were granted to five winners and were awarded in September in a ceremony held at the UK Ambassador's Residence in Algiers in presence of prominent personalities.

[4] Much of what the British Council does in Algeria has an international dimension involving countries in North Africa and the Middle East such as Connecting Classrooms, Skills for Employability and Active Citizens.

It works with Algerian organisations, be they governmental or non-governmental, to develop various programs, especially in the area of English and education.