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

We strive to keep membership fees as affordable as possible. Our fees have been raised in January 2018 only by 4% after 3 years of keeping the rates at the same level.

For new members joining the association, there is a first year pro rata membership fee reduction as per the table below: