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Become a Languages Canada Member
Why Join Languages Canada?
By uniting Canada's Official Languages sector and having one strong voice, Languages Canada advances policies, processes, and activities that help the country’s English and French language programs thrive and their students have the best possible experience.
Since our beginnings in 2008, some of our major achievements include:
- Creating the Languages Canada Quality Assurance Framework and ensuring its recognition by various levels of government;
- Providing members with access to the EduCanada brand initiative and Designated Learning Institution framework;
- Organizing the Languages Canada Annual Conference, which brings together members, partners and international education stakeholders each year to connect, share, learn, and collaborate;
- Running multiple successful inbound and outbound trade missions tailored specifically for language programs in various source markets;
- Negotiating agreements with foreign governments to establish scholarship programs and other language education initiatives for the benefit of members.
You can be a part of our voice and participate in the process of influencing government and showcasing Canada's language education offer to overseas markets.
As a Languages Canada member, you will receive financial benefits, up-to-date industry information, quality recognition, and prestige.
How to Join Languages Canada
There are two elements to joining Languages Canada:
- Applying for membership
- Applying to be accredited under the Quality Assurance Scheme
Applying for membership with Languages Canada
The first step to joining Languages Canada is to gather the supporting documents required to complete the membership application form:
- Three (3) references from reputable institutions or organizations, including at least one (1) from an existing LC member;
- For private sector organizations only: Recent Criminal Record Checks for all Governors named in the application. All Governors must also consent to credit checks conducted by an independent body;
- For private sector organizations only: a bank reference and an appropriate credit report OR a CA's statement of solvency based on audited financial statements.
Once you have gathered the necessary documents, complete the membership application form, which includes the payment of a non-refundable CAD $500 application fee.
For more information and specifics about these requirements, please consult our Conditions of Membership Policy.
Note: The Membership Application form must be completed in the name of a Governor.
Membership Categories
Full Members (Voting Members)
- Have operated an ESL and/or FSL program for a minimum of 1 year for Novice Membership or 3 years for Full Membership;
- Teach primarily ESL and/or FSL classes;
- Adhere at all times to the By-laws, Code of Conduct, Membership Policies, and Quality Assurance Standard of LC;
- Maintain accreditation under the LC Accreditation Scheme for all locations and all ESL and/or FSL programs.
Listed Members (Non-Voting)
Listed members are additional locations or language programs which are owned or operated or share common branding with the Full Member applicant.
Applying to be accredited under the Languages Canada Quality Assurance Scheme
The Accreditation Scheme operates at arm’s length, is transparent, confidential and maintains the integrity and rigour of the Languages Canada Standard and process. Each level of review is done by different members of a team of highly qualified professionals from Orion Assessment Services, the independent body designated by Languages Canada to administer the accreditation process.
Upon approval of your membership application, Languages Canada will advise Orion Assessment Services of your eligibility to proceed with the accreditation process.
For more information about accreditation, please see Orion Assessment's Languages Canada Portal.
A strong, united voice for Canada's language education sector.
