Chartered Institute
of Linguists
CIOL Qualifications is a leading international Awarding Organisation for professional language qualifications. We seek to constantly improve all aspects of the quality of our processes and procedures in order for us to continue to offer qualifications of the highest standard backed by the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
Information about CIOL Qualifications' recognition as an Awarding Organisation and its regulator Ofqual
The Qualifications Regulator's logo(s) (Ofqual) on the certificate indicate that the qualification is regulated only for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. CIOL Qualifications will undertake to listen to and consult with Welsh and Irish speaking customers to determine their needs and monitor demand for assessment through both languages.
The CBS Police is an oral exam and is a benchmark of competence, at intermediate level, for those who work in policing situations where bilingual competence is required. The qualification is composed of three units:
Information about exam dates, fees and exam centres for the Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI)
Advice on how to prepare for the Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI)
Student Affiliate Student Affiliate membership is open to all language undergraduate and postgraduate students studying in the UK and internationally. Applicants will normally be working towards achieving:
We aim to make the online application process as straightforward and smooth as possible but please contact the membership team if you need help or advice.