Where do you fit in?

If you're unsure which membership grade is the one for you, take a look at a diagram we have put together to demonstrate the kind of people who would typically join at each level.


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Membership benefits

Our members enjoy a wide range of benefits including access to a dedicated Member area on this website, a termly magazine, networking opportunities, financial advice, unlimited access to the CIEA Research Database and much more.


Find out more about the benefits of membership

Membership grades

Overview

The Institute offers a range of membership grades, corresponding with different levels of qualifications and experience.

Individuals achieving the grades of Fellow, Member or Associate are entitled to vote in Institute elections and can use designatory letters after their name (eg MCIEA for Members).

Please locate (from the list below) the membership grade that best suits your qualifications and assessment-related exerience, and click on the 'More about.' hyperlink. You will then be taken to a more detailed grade-specific page which outlines:

  • Membership grade criteria
  • Required supporting documentation
  • Joining instructions/online application form

Associate (ACIEA)

If you have 1-3 years' experience in educational assessment, you should consider joining as an Associate Member.
More about Associate Membership

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Affiliate

Affiliate Membership is open to anyone with an interest in assessment, regardless of qualifications and experience.
More about Affiliate Membership

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Student Member

If you're pursuing a relevant course of study, you could join the Institute as a Student Member.
More about Student Member Membership

Portrait of an educational assessor reading

Full Member (MCIEA)

Full Membership is for more advanced assessors, able to demonstrate at least three years' educational assessment experience including at least one years' experience at Team Leader level or above.
More about Full Membership

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Fellowship (FCIEA)

Fellowship is available to the most experienced and expert practitioners in educational assessment.
More about Fellowship

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School and College (Group) Membership

The CIEA is pleased to announce the launch of an inclusive membership scheme devised specifically for schools and colleges.
More about School and College (Group) Membership