Aims
to promote the profile of ELT practitioners and professionals
to confirm the credentials and to enhance the status of ELT practitioners
to encourage the personal and professional development of ELT practitioners throughout the range of career paths that it is open to the qualified practitioner to pursue
Membership of BIELT provides access to a range of services and facilities, but for those outside BIELT, membership demonstrates professional qualifications, continuous professional development, and a professionalism throughout a member’s work.
Services
BIELT provides information on
entry to the profession
development for existing practitioners
appropriate qualifications
continuous professional development
development opportunities
jobs and job opportunities
employment issues
BIELT provides resources
a journal for members
a newsletter for members
an academic and resources library
fully indexed on-line EFL resources, hints and tips
on-line discussion groups on specialist and general interest areas
messaging facilities for people returning to the UK
meeting rooms in London
cheap accommodation