Noor El Din El Mahallawi’s experience with our Flying Colours initiative in 2006 sparked a passion for education and paved the way to a successful career in education.
Noor’s journey into education began in 2006 when he took part in Flying Colours, a British Council project designed to engage international GCSE and A-level students in character-building activities.
‘Being part of Flying Colours was a pivotal moment for me,’ Noor says. ‘It helped me understand the impact of education and instilled a passion for supporting students in their academic journeys.’
Flying Colours provided a crucial communication platform for students long before social media became prevalent. When Noor saw an announcement seeking students to help run the website and manage activities, he eagerly jumped in. This experience enabled him to work on various international projects, gaining skills in teamwork, project management and event planning, all while upholding the British Council’s values.
His involvement with Flying Colours led to a full-time internship in our marketing communications unit, as well as part-time roles in different departments such as education and exams. From 2007 to 2014, these experiences shaped his view of educational management as a fulfilling career.
Today, Noor runs a prominent educational consultancy, helping students pursue UK school qualifications across Arabic-speaking countries and guiding them toward UK university degrees. He remains deeply thankful to the British Council for the opportunities that have significantly influenced his career.
‘The Flying Colours initiative ignited my passion for education and set me on a path that has allowed me to support students in meaningful ways. I am forever grateful to the British Council for this incredible opportunity.’ Noor El Din El Mahallawi, Flying Colours participant