The British Council and Macmillan Education have officially launched Advancing Achievement in Egypt, a pioneering partnership that combines world-class English language programmes with trusted assessment solutions. The Advancing Achievement programme from Macmillan Education and the British Council will empower learners to thrive in a globalised world, providing high-quality English language education, and developing the confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills needed to shape their futures. Under this collaboration, Macmillan Education provides innovative and engaging English learning programmes, while the British Council contributes internationally` benchmarked assessments such as the Primary English Test, Secondary English Test and Aptis. Mark Howard, British Council Director Egypt, commented: ‘Through this partnership, we are combining the best in English language content with internationally-recognised assessment. Both the British Council and Macmillan Education reaffirm their commitment to expanding opportunities, fostering partnerships, and advancing achievement across Egypt and beyond.