About Us
The Chartered Institute of Linguists 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 6,500 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 Institute is also actively involved in language issues at both a national and an international level.
The IoL's patron is HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO. Prince Michael also has his own website with more information about himself and his family: www.princemichael.org.uk
The Institute of Linguists maintains this web site regularly for the benefit of members and non-members alike. If you would like to know more about the Institute of Linguists you can e-mail us at info@iol.org.uk
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