How to join ALTO

There are many benefits to becoming a member of ALTO. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

1. First, please apply online to submit your initial application.

2. Once you have completed the online registration form, our Association Manager will contact you regarding the entry criteria you need to meet and with further information on the full application process.

3. Submit your answers to the entry criteria plus recommendations from two Full Members of ALTO.

4. Our Association Manager will keep you informed as to the status of your application.

Membership Categories

We have three membership categories within ALTO:

Full Member

€1,550 EURYear

For educational travel agencies and schools engaged in sending and/or receiving students for “in country” language and academic courses. Each Full Member organisation has one vote at the Annual General Meeting.

Associate Trading Membership

€1,550 EURYear

For domestic language schools, publishers, and other organisations that supply auxiliary services to educational travel agencies, operators and schools. Each Trading Member has one vote at the AGM after holding membership for at least 12 months.

Associate Non-Trading Membership

€390 EURYear

For organisations such as language teachers’ associations, trade associations, official recognition bodies, and accreditation agencies. Each Non-Trading Member organisation has one vote at the Annual General Meeting.

Annual Membership Fees

ALTO membership fees are valid for a calendar year from 1st January – 31st December of each year.

For new members joining the association during the year, there is a first year pro rata membership fee reduction, please ask for more details during registration.

How to Pay Your Membership Fee

Please make payment using your invoice number as reference to our EUR bank account:

Account holder: Association of Language Travel Organisations

IBAN: BE04 9674 8866 3431

Bank code (SWIFT/BIC): TRWIBEB1XXX

Bank address: Wise Europe SA, Avenue Louise 54, Room S52, Brussels, 1050, Belgium

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