New members
New members can join at any time of year and receive a full year of membership. Your membership will begin on the day it is confirmed and will be valid for a full calendar year.
Existing members
Renewal fees are agreed each year at the CIOL AGM and apply to all membeships that have a renewal date within in the specified dates below.
We will remind you to renew at least 6 weeks before your renewal date.
1 September 2021 - 31 August 2022
| Membership grade |
Assessment fee* |
Annual |
| Student Affiliate | N/A | Free |
| Study Affiliate | N/A | £27.00*** |
| Affiliate | £25.00 | £90.00 |
| Associate (ACIL) | £25.00 | £131.00 |
| Member (MCIL) | £25.00 | £143.00 |
| Fellow (FCIL) | £25.00 | £170.00 |
* Non-refundable, payable at point of application
** Payable once membership has been confirmed / at point of renewal
*** Payable at point of application. Rolling membership, valid for 12 months at point of application.
1 September 2022 - 31 August 2023
| Membership grade |
Assessment fee* |
Annual |
| Student Affiliate | N/A | Free |
| Study Affiliate | N/A | £29.00*** |
| Affiliate | £25.00 | £95.00 |
| Associate (ACIL) | £25.00 | £138.00 |
| Member (MCIL) | £25.00 | £150.00 |
| Fellow (FCIL) | £25.00 | £178.00 |
* Non-refundable, payable at point of application
** Payable once membership has been confirmed / at point of renewal
*** Payable at point of application. Rolling membership, valid for 12 months at point of application.
Payment
If your admission to membership is successful, CIOL will notify you by email.
Affiliate, Associate, Member and Fellow grades only: We will also confirm your grade of membership and the membership fee due.
Renew
Existing members can renew online from 6 weeks prior to when your membership is due for renewal.