Membership
Becoming a member | Membership | Membership Events | Membership Benefits | Chartered Linguist | Code of Professional Conduct | Disciplinary Framework and Procedures
Becoming a member
For further information on becoming a member of the Institute, please review the Applications pages.
IoL Membership
The Institute is the only UK-based body serving all professional linguists, whatever their country of residence or specialisms. Membership of the IoL allows you access to a range of exciting benefits from the Code of Conduct to discounts on several products/services.
Download a copy of the Application form (PDF, 43kb) and Notes & Instructions (PDF, 40kb) on how to complete your membership form. Alternatively, you can request the required Membership forms from the Membership Department, by post or fax: +44 (0) 20 7940 3128.
If you are working as a freelance translator, interpreter or tutor please remember to provide a detailed account of your work. This should include details of the nature of the work carried out, clients, frequency, subject matter, length, number of hours/words per week etc. as appropriate.
Consider your choice of referees carefully, especially if you are applying for admission in more than one language. Your referees should be people of professional standing, who are in a position to comment on your linguistic ability in a professional context.
The subscription year commences on 01 September. Applications are considered six times per year and membership is effective from the date of admission. Current subscription rates for admission are as follows:
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Membership Grade
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Rate
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Fellow
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£129
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Member
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£107
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Associate
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£78
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Registered Student
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£48
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For further information on how to apply and/or eligibility criteria, please contact New Applications including your postal address and attaching a brief CV detailing relevant qualifications and work experience with dates. We will then be able to advise you on your next step.
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You can request the required Membership Application forms from the Membership Department, by post or fax: +44 (0) 20 7940 3128.
Membership Events
Please check the events calendar for details on IoL events.
Membership Benefits
IoL Advantage | Professional | Networking/Events | Publications | Financial/Legal/Insurance | Discounts
IoL Advantage - the new benefits scheme for IoL members
IoL Advantage is a new service which offers a unique package of benefits specially tailored to IoL members. It presents fantastic discounts on a range of everyday products and services including:
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Insurance (life, house, travel etc)
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Healthy living (gyms, weekend breaks, holidays etc)
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Financial and Legal Advice (telephone legal helpline)
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Business support (stationery, venue finding)
There's something for everyone! You can purchase discounted CDs and DVDs through CD Wow, get great deals on TM Lewin shirts, renew your home and car insurance for a substantial discount.... and much more...
Professional
- Professional status associated with IoL membership
- Use of Designatory Letters, i.e. MCIL, FCIL, ACIL
- Four specialist Divisions - Education , Business, Professions and Government , Interpreting and Translation which help to contribute to a Continuing Professional Development Scheme
- A Code of Conduct providing your clients with an assurance of your high standards of professionalism
- Free listing on the Find-a-Linguist service, a regularly updated online database of members available for freelance work, which will bring your professional services to a worldwide clientele (not applicable to Students)
- IoL Corporate Merchandise at discounted rates (20% to 40%) for your desk, briefcase and just for you, all adding to your professional image as a linguist
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Financial/Legal/Insurance
Chartered Linguist - FAQs
Please download your copy of the Award of Chartered Linguist - Rules and Procedures(PDF, 51.9 Kb) . As these Rules and Procedures are subject to change following consultation, please ensure you revisit the Chartered IoL website for the most current version, prior to submitting your application.
Please download your copy of the Frequently Asked Questions on Chartered Linguist (Translator) (PDF, 46.0 Kb)
Code of Professional Conduct
The Institute’s Council has approved (17 November 2007) the new Code of Professional Conduct shown here, with effect from 1 January 2008. The Code will apply to members of the Chartered Institute, and also to Chartered Linguists and to Registrants on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI) whether or not they are members of the Chartered Institute.
The Code of Professional Conduct is supported by disciplinary procedures applicable to members of the Chartered Institute, Chartered Linguists and Registrants on NRPSI. The disciplinary procedures were approved by the Council on 17 November and will be available on this website as soon as possible.
Disciplinary Framework and Procedures
Framework and Procedures for Enforcing the Code of Professional Conduct for members of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, Chartered Linguists, and Registrants on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters
Approved by Council 17 November 2007 – Effective date: 17 November 2007
Amended by Council 7 February 2009
Amended by Council 28 November 2009
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