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1. GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERSHIP

1.1. ELTASA endorses the following standards, as stated in the ELTASA On-Site Language Centre Inspection form.

Language centres shall:

1.1.1.   Be registered as a language centre with the Registrar of Companies.
 
1.1.2.   Have been operating year-round EFL programmes in South Africa for a minimum period of two (2) consecutive years prior to application. This is subject to the proviso that international companies, which have been operating globally for a minimum of five (5) years, may apply for special consideration with regard to membership.

1.1.3.   Employ qualified EFL teachers according to ELTASA standards as per ELTASA Criteria for Teaching Staff.

1.1.4.   Adhere to a course of study as published in marketing material by individual language centres.

1.1.5.   Have clearly written fee schedules and refund policies.
 
1.1.6.   Have suitable facilities for an EFL programme.

1.1.7.   Adhere to established accounting and record-keeping procedures, provide clearance from the Receiver of Revenue and a statement from the Member’s auditor/accountant stating that the company is in sound financial health.
 
1.1.8.   Adhere to ELTASA Homestay Guidelines.
 
1.1.9.   Adhere to the ELTASA Ethical Guidelines for Members.

1.1.10. Present ELTASA with two (2) letters of recommendation from two (2) existing members of ELTASA when applying to join the Association.

1.1.11. Present the Association with a letter of authorization from the Language Centre’s owner/CEO supporting ELTASA and its objectives.

1.1.12.  Agree to undergo the ELTASA On-Site Language Centre Inspection and maintain the standards stipulated therein.
 
1.1.13.  Offer a social programme.

2. ELTASA APPLICATION PROCEDURE

2.1   Step One

2.1.1.   Completed application form with supporting documents
 
2.1.2.   Completed Pre-On-Site Inspection documents
 
2.1.3.   Non-refundable registration fee

Please contact the ELTASA secretary for the relevant documents and assistance with your application:
 

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