ciol business, professions and government division
The Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) is the UK's Royal Charter body for
language practitioners. We aim to enhance the recognition and promote the value
of languages and language skills in the public interest. Founded in 1910, CIOL
has over 5,000 professional members worldwide and more than 1,500 affiliates. To
contribute towards international goodwill by encouraging the effective study and
practice of languages; to promote the exchange and dissemination of information
on matters of interest to linguists and persons interested in the study of
languages; and to provide means of recognising persons who are qualified as
linguists in the professions, the arts, the sciences, industry, trade and
commerce.
