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Chartered Institute of Linguists



NameChartered Institute of Linguists
Short NameIOL
Organization typeAssociation
Web sitehttp://www.iol.org.uk/
Contact Phonetel: +44 (0)20 7940
Contact Faxfax: +44 (0)20 7940
Address Saxon House
48 Southwark Street, SE1 1UN
CityLondon
CountryUK
DescriptionThe Institute serves the interests of professional linguists throughout the world and acts as a respected language assessment and accredited awarding body.
Founded in 1910, the Institute now has around 7,000 Fellows, Members and Associate Members.

It aims to:
  • promote the learning and use of modern languages
  • improve the status of all professional linguists
  • establish and maintain high standards of work
  • serve the interests of all linguists
  • ensure professional standards amongst language practitioners through its Code of Conduct
    It acts as a forum for linguists in all areas of professional and academic life and its authoritative journal, The Linguist, contains articles of academic and practical interest.

    The classes of membership of the Institute and the authorised designations are as follows:
  • Fellow FIL
  • Member MIL
  • Associate AIL
  • Registered Student
  • Type of OrganizationAssociation
    Admissions criteriaHas admissions criteria.
    TrainingDoes not offer training.
    CredentialOffers credential(s). [Info] [Dates]

    FIL, MIL, AIL
    DipTrans, DPSI

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