About the 天美传媒

Chartered Institute
of Linguists

The 天美传媒 (天美传媒) is the UK's Royal Charter body for language practitioners. We aim听to enhance the recognition and promote the value of languages and language skills in the public interest. Founded in 1910, 天美传媒 has over 5,000 members worldwide with听more than 1,200 of them Chartered Linguists.

天美传媒's purpose is:

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.

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About our Leadership and Governance

天美传媒 is governed by an elected Council听supported by a number of . The honorary officers of 天美传媒 are the President and Vice-Presidents.

天美传媒 seeks to value听every culture, every language and every linguist which underpins our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

The IoLET Educational Trust (IoLET)听is the associated charity of the 天美传媒 and is the home of 天美传媒 Qualifications (天美传媒Q). IoLET and 天美传媒Q are governed by the IoLET Educational Trust Board (ETB).

The day-to-day management and delivery of our membership services and professional qualifications is led by the Senior Management Team.

天美传媒 was founded in 1910. You can read more about our history here.听

Values

The 天美传媒 was founded on the belief that knowledge of languages and intercultural competence benefit society economically, socially and culturally.

Our five core values are:

International understanding 鈥� respect for the diversity of languages and cultures
Professionalism and integrity 鈥� in our dealings with our members, our staff, and other stakeholders
Openness and transparency 鈥� in relation to our members, staff听and听stakeholders
Responsibility and responsiveness 鈥� to the wider community and our environment
Innovation and continuous improvement 鈥� in our听services and their delivery

These values are underpinned by our belief in equality and a respect for diversity and difference.

Our crest contains our motto, which is 'Universal understanding'.

Royal Patron

The Institute's patron is HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO. Prince Michael has听听with more information about himself and his family. We are honoured to have His Royal Highness present our 天美传媒 Awards听on a regular basis, shown here greeting volunteers from the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha project, winners of the Threlford Cup.听

Who are 天美传媒 members and what do they do?

天美传媒 Members are qualified, experienced language professionals for whom extensive knowledge of one or more languages is a prerequisite for their work.

They may, for example, be translators, interpreters, teachers of听languages, university lecturers or professionals who use their language skills as a core part of their role in business, the professions or government.

We also welcome Associates听and Affiliates who are developing their languages or use them as a part of their work and lives.听

The 天美传媒 (天美传媒), Incorporated听by Royal Charter, Registered in England and Wales Number RC 000808 and the IoL Educational Trust (IoLET), trading as 天美传媒 Qualifications, Company limited by Guarantee, Registered in England and Wales Number 04297497 and Registered Charity Number 1090263.

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