Chartered Institute
of Linguists

Meet our Business and Corporate Partners

We welcome our business and corporate partners and the support they offer CIOL in our work to raise the profile of qualified linguists and the standing of language professionals worldwide.

If you would like to become a CIOL Business or Corporate partner, please click here to find out more.

 

Featured Partner - The British Library


The British Library is the national library of the UK.

Its collections include more than 170 million items, in over 400 languages, covering books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents, databases, stamps, prints, drawings, and sound recordings.

The Library’s flagship international partnerships are working to bring the collections to global audiences through the production of new digital records in multiple languages.

 

 

The Language Shop
Corporate Partnership

The Language Shop is a specialist provider of translation and interpreting services to the public sector and has been delivering language services to the NHS, local government and central government for over 30 years.

Hu Lian Translation
Corporate Partnership

HuLian is a language company that focuses on translation and language training in Beijing. Founded in 2014, they provide translation and interpretation solutions to a wide spectrum of business sectors from manufacturing to the arts. Their language training division provides courses for total beginners all the way to university level academic students.

Louise Killeen Translations
Corporate Partnership

Since 2004, LKT’s professional translation services have focussed on our core values – quality, time and capacity – which shape the way we work every day. Our highly qualified team delivers premium translation services to the technical and commercial sectors. We are passionate about the value translation services bring to the supply chain and are committed to raising the profile of human translation professionals.

Grouphorse Translations
Corporate Partnership

Headquartered in Beijing, Grouphorse Translations has branches in major cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Chengdu, Changsha, Hangzhou, and is a United Nations vendor for language services registered at the highest level and a participant of the United Nations Global Compact. Grouphorse’s platform Global Center for Translation & Interpreting (GCTI), offers language services to clients around the globe. Cema Training School of Translation & Interpreting is widely recognized as leading the industry.

Apex Group International
Corporate Partnership

With a global presence, Apex Group International branches in the UAE, Egypt, and London serve as strategic hubs to cater to a wide range of industries and clients worldwide in the field of legal translation, interpretation, localization and training services. Established in 2015, our unwavering commitment to precision and excellence has propelled us to expand our services far beyond translation, providing comprehensive solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our dedicated team of linguists and experts ensures accurate and culturally sensitive communication and we also offer specialised training and cutting-edge technological solutions across all sectors.


 
 
Trebon Language Solutions
Corporate Partnership

Trebon Language Solutions is a Birmingham based interpreting and translation company, established in April 2009 to meet the growing demands of interpreting and translation services across a wide range of sectors. Trebon was established with the idea to develop a reliable and professional service to suit the various needs of customer requirements. Over time Trebon has gained a great reputation due to our high quality and cost-effective services.

TIE Services Ltd
Business Partnership

We provide a high quality of certified translation services in various fields, from English, and into English, to agencies and individuals. Our experienced and highly qualified translators are trained in Cultural Awareness and adhere strictly to our Code of Practice. Clients receive professional standard services, customised to their requirements.

Websites for Translators
Business Partnership

Websites for Translators is a London-based website design and digital marketing agency committed to helping professional linguists grow their business and profits. We’re an experienced team of designers, marketers, copywriters and translators who aim to give translators and interpreters the marketing tools they need to build a stronger business.

DPSI Online with Helena el Masri
Business Partnership

Training Interpreters and translators online since 2009. Our team of language-specific tutors provides training in more than 40 languages. These are live classes with a tutor on Zoom, giving live feedback to students and preparing them for interpreting and translation exams.

SW19 Translation
Business Partnership

SW19 Translation is a professional translation agency providing certified translations recognised by the UK’s authorities. SW19 Translation is supported by over 200 experienced, qualified linguists around the globe, who are all subject-matter experts and members of renowned accreditation bodies.

Mudiad Meithrin
Business Partnership

Established in 1971, Mudiad Meithrin is Wales’s largest enabler and provider of Welsh-language services in the early years with over 1000 affiliated settings providing childcare, early years education, stay and play groups and language classes. Our aim is to create more Welsh speakers through the childcare and education system.

Aqua Interpreting Group
Business Partnership

Aqua Interpreting Group is made up of a network of highly qualified translators and interpreters speaking over 350+ languages and dialects. All our linguists are professional, confidential, familiar with different cultures and have experience working with different cultures and sensitive issues. This ensures that we are able to provide a reliable service to clients.

Word4Word Legal Translation Services
Business Partnership

Word4Word Legal Translation Services Ltd, operating nationwide, provides translation and interpretation service of all the major languages/dialects of the world. A true understanding of the importance of accurately conveying the meaning of your message word for word is born of over 25 years’ experience in this sector by the company’s founder, a qualified linguist. Our highly qualified professional linguists share the same understanding and are committed to delivering first class service to our clients.

Aplomb Translations
Business Partnership

Trusted providers of certified translations & interpreting services in 120+ languages to the Legal, Financial, Medical and Technical sectors. Setting the highest industry standards, Aplomb serves the world’s top law firms, banks and businesses; whatever your sector, we provide secure, bespoke linguistic solutions to fit seamlessly into your processes. When your words must be right, Communicate with Aplomb. An Equal Gender Pay provider for 34 years.

                                                                                                                                                                         

Language Interpreters
Business Partnership

Language Interpreters Ltd is an independent and professional linguistic provider, offering comprehensive Language Transcription, Interpretation, and Translation Services across the UK. Our expertise spans various sectors including legal, medical, educational, private, public, corporate, and charitable organisations. We operate with Legal Aid Rates and cater to both business entities and private individuals. At Language Interpreters Ltd, we pride ourselves on working with top-notch translators and interpreters nationwide.

 


Becoming a CIOL Business or Corporate Partner allows organisations to show they support languages, linguists and the work CIOL is doing around the world. By aligning with CIOL's industry values (see below) and sharing this commitment with customers and partners, people and organisations can see a shared commitment to languages and the languages profession.

CIOL Industry Values

CIOL Business and Corporate Partner agree to:

  • Promote wellbeing within the industry

  • Respect equality, diversity, inclusion and cultures

  • Share and promote examples of best practice to champion and improve industry standards

  • Strive to assure the quality of service provided to customers, including by using CIOL members or CIOLQ qualified Translators and Interpreters where appropriate.

  • Within reason, be open regarding rates and commission with CIOL members and CIOLQ qualified Translators and Interpreters

Become a CIOL Business or Corporate Partner