Join the professional home for ELT
Council membership gives you recognised standards to work towards, structured CPD, a research digest written for practitioners and a global community of colleagues. One membership, the whole profession behind you.
Why teachers join
Membership is designed to support you at every stage of your teaching career.
Structured CPD
Log your development against the Council's framework and work towards formal recognition.
The ELT Review
Our twice-yearly research digest plus the full resource library of toolkits and lesson ideas.
Community
Special interest groups, member webinars and discounted places at the annual conference.
Recognition
Use a recognised post-nominal once you reach Full Member or Fellow, and stand for committees.
Membership categories
Indicative annual rates. Choose the category that matches your experience now; you can upgrade as your CPD record grows.
For those training to teach.
- Resource library access
- Member webinars
- Community & interest groups
- Career guidance
For early-career teachers.
- Everything in Student
- CPD record & framework
- The ELT Review
- Route to Full Member
For established teachers.
- Everything in Associate
- Recognised post-nominal
- Stand & vote in elections
- Conference discount
For senior practitioners & leaders.
- Everything in Full Member
- Fellowship post-nominal
- Eligible to chair committees
- Mentor newer members
Organisational membership is available for schools and training centres. Contact us for institutional rates.
How to join
Becoming a member takes three straightforward steps.
1. Choose a category
Pick the category that reflects your current experience. If unsure, start as Associate and upgrade later.
2. Complete your profile
Tell us about your qualifications and teaching context so we can tailor your CPD pathway.
3. Start developing
Access the resource library, log CPD and join your first member webinar within days.