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**[http://www.iol.org.uk/linguist/default.asp?r=PCTXV987731 Find-a-Linguist service] - search IoL's members to find a Translator, Interpreter etc.
**[http://www.iol.org.uk/linguist/default.asp?r=PCTXV987731 Find-a-Linguist service] - search IoL's members to find a Translator, Interpreter etc.
**IoL's [http://www.iol.org.uk/Charter/CLS/CodeofProfConductCouncil17Nov07.pdf New Code of Professional Conduct] (2007)
**IoL's [http://www.iol.org.uk/Charter/CLS/CodeofProfConductCouncil17Nov07.pdf New Code of Professional Conduct] (2007)
*[https://sites.google.com/site/wdcinstituteoflinguists/ Washington, DC Examination Center]
*[http://www.nrpsi.co.uk NRPSI Ltd]
*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/9195725/Language-skills-are-being-lost-in-translation.html ''The Daily Telegraph'': "Language skills are being lost in translation" (''qv''. [[Charles Crawford (diplomat)|Charles Crawford CMG]])]


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Chartered Institute of Linguists
AbbreviationCIOL
PredecessorInstitute of Linguists
Formation1910
Headquarters UK
Websitewww.iol.org.uk

The Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL), known as the Institute of Linguists (IoL) before receiving its Royal Charter in 2005,[1] is a British professional and learned society for education founded in 1910, which serves to promote proficiency in modern languages worldwide.

Fellowship (FCIL) is awarded to linguists following election by existing Fellows and is regarded as a great honour. Other categories of membership are Student, Associate (ACIL), Member (MCIL) and Chartered Linguist (CL). The IoL Educational Trust is a registered charity and accredited awarding organisation.

The institute's patron is HRH Prince Michael of Kent.[2]

Name and mission

The Chartered Institute of Linguists' mission is to:[2]

* 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.

Some notable living Fellows and Honorary Fellows

Examinations

The CIOL is also a language assessment and accredited awarding body. Among other things, the qualifications are useful for court and police interpreting. These are:[6]

  • Certificate in Bilingual Skills (CBS) – A level equivalent for practical bilingual skills
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) – NQF level 6; typically required for court interpreting
  • Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) – NQF level 7
  • Metropolitan Police Test (Met Test) – interpreting for the police throughout the UK
  • International Diploma in Bilingual Communication (IDBC) – bilingual communication in English and Chinese; being phased out

See also

References

  1. ^ "Royal Charter 2005". Institute of Linguists. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  2. ^ a b "About Us: www.iol.org.uk". Chartered Institute of Linguists. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  3. ^ "Nick Bowen: CV". European Business School, London.
  4. ^ "Tim Connell: CV" (PDF).www.gresham.ac.uk
  5. ^ "Michael John Worton: CV". University College London. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Examinations: www.iol.org.uk". Chartered Institute of Linguists. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
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