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The College of Teachers

Our TESOL course and our Teaching Business English course are both accredited by the College of Teachers and we are an accredited centre of the College of Teachers.

The College of Teachers (www.collegeofteachers.ac.uk) is a highly respected body and the British Council (www.britishcouncil.org) recognizes the College of Teachers, University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, Trinity College, London, and UK universities as validating bodies.

The College of Teachers was formed as the Society of Teachers in 1846, being incorporated by Royal Charter three years later as The College of Preceptors. The College adopted its present name by Royal Supplemental Charter in 1998.

The College of Teachers aims to:

• recognize, develop and assert the intellectual authority, leadership and professional excellence of teachers;
• provide an independent source of advice on educational issues backed by experience and research;
• improve the standard of learning of pupils and students while respecting their individuality as recipients.

Associate of the College of Teachers – ACoT (TESOL)

This certificate is awarded following successful completion of a distance-training TESOL programme for practising teachers of ESOL or new entrants to the profession. This award entitles the holder to wear the gown and hood of the Associateship.

Benefits of membership

Successful completion of this TESOL course entitles our students to membership of the College of Teachers and this brings many benefits.

Members receive a number of services including:

• the journal, Education Today, which features articles on relevant issues and research four times a year;
• the regular Newsletter which keeps members informed of developments that are important to their professional work;
• a variety of concessions on such things as books, insurance and holidays.

Other benefits include:

• membership of, and support from, regional groups;
• reductions on healthcare and other insurance premiums and educational resources;
• membership of university libraries;
• enhanced professional standing for the individual;
• opportunities for professional development under teachers' control;
• access to a network of professional support and development and specialist working groups;
• status of belonging to an established and respected body.