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Benefits of becoming a Chartered Linguist
There are a great many benefits of chartership – not only to the chartered professional, but also in the public interest. See below for how chartership can benefit you as a practising language professional.
Chartered Linguist Register
What is the Chartered Linguist Register?
The Chartered Linguist Register is held by CIOL in the public interest. The register is incorporated within the CIOL member check, in which chartership is indicated.
Chartered Linguist
A Chartered Professional is a person who has gained a high level of skill or competence in a particular field of work, which has been recognised by the award of a formal credential by a relevant professional organisation. Chartered status is considered a mark of professional competency and is awarded by chartered professional bodies and learned societies.
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CIOL Qualifications – complaints
The IoL Educational Trust (IoLET), trading as CIOL Qualifications, is a recognised awarding organisation and as such must comply with the requirements of the complaints process established by Ofqual. CIOL Qualifications uses the following definition of a 'complaint':
Rejoin CIOL
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If you've previously been a member of CIOL we would be delighted to welcome you back at the same grade of membership! It's easy to rejoin.
DPSI candidate recommendations overview
We strongly recommend that candidates attend a preparatory course, although it is not obligatory. Courses may vary in length depending upon the level and skills of the candidate.
As the Awarding Organisation for the DPSI we do not offer any preparation courses and we do not regulate such courses.
To assist candidates with preparation we have collated the following recommendations:
Membership fees
New members
New members can join at any time of year and receive a full year of membership. Your membership will begin on the day it is confirmed and will be valid for a full calendar year.
Payment
If your admission to membership is successful, CIOL will notify you by email. For Career Affiliate, Associate, Member and Fellow grades we will also confirm your grade of membership and the membership fee due.