皇家特許語言家學會(Chartered Institute of Linguists,簡稱CIOL)是一個享譽全球的國際權威學術組織。該學會成立於1910年,總部設在倫敦,現有會員6000多名。其宗旨是:
(1)推動現代語言的學習和使用;
(2)提高所有專業語言人士的地位,構建並維護高質量的工作標準;
(3)服務於所有語言人士的利益;
(4)通過其行為準則,確保語言實踐者的專業水準。學會提供獲得認可的語言使用資格。
The Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) is the pre-eminent UK-based professional membership body for language practitioners. It aims to enhance and promote the value of languages and language skills in the public interest.
Founded in 1910, the Institute has almost 6,000 Fellows, Members, Associates and Student members. It aims to:
1.Serve the professional interests of its members
2.Set standards and provide nationally accredited and other professional qualifications through its associated charity and Ofqual-recognised Awarding Organisation, the IoL Educational Trust (IoLET)
3.Be an authoritative voice promoting the learning and use of languages, and the professional status of language work
4.Advise on policy and strategy affecting languages