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Our member grades are based off the level of experience a person has within international trade. This is written under our Articles of Association as approved by the charity commission to ensure fair and transparent ratification in line with our governance.
Discover below which documents (if any) you must submit when completing your IOE&IT membership application. These documents, such as a CV, demonstrate your level of experience and support applications for particular member grades.
| Membership grade | Description | Years of Experience | Supporting Document | Reference Required | Peer Review Required | Annual Membership Fees |
| Affiliate Member | Individuals seeking to build their knowledge and understanding of international trade, export management and administration | Less than 3 years | Up-to-date CV | No | No | £75 |
| Associate Member AMIEx | Completed Level 4 Diploma in International Trade or equivalent Or; Engaged in responsible positions in managing, administering, conducting, operating or carrying on any of the principal forms of international trade or works connected therewith for over 3 years |
3-5 years | Level 4 Diploma in International Trade or equivalent Or; Up-to-date CV |
No | No | £118 |
| Full Member MIEx | Completed Level 5 Diploma in International Trade or equivalent Or; Engaged in responsible positions in managing, administering, conducting, operating or carrying on any of the principal forms of international trade or works connected therewith for over five years |
More than 5 years | Level 5 Diploma in International Trade or equivalent Or; Evidence of 5+ experience in International Trade |
Yes, only if do not have the relevant Qualification: Contact details of 2 professional references who have known you at a professional capacity for over 5 years. | No | £130 |
| Student Member | Individuals who are studying one of the IoE & IT qualifications | N/A | No | No | No | £118 |
| Fellow Member FIEx | Individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to international trade and to the IoE & IT’s principal aims | 5+ years and existing member of IOE&IT | Supporting statement to include CV and/or supporting statement to how the individual exemplifies international trade and/or is eminent in their field | Yes – A total of 6 existing Full members of IoE & IT or persons of significant importance to international trade | Yes | £150 |
| Retired Member | Individuals who have been a member in any of the above classes but are no longer and wish to retain their connection with the Institute. | Varies | No | No | No | £36 |
| Membership grade | Description | Years of Experience | Supporting Document | Reference Required | Peer Review Required | Annual Membership Fees |
| Small Business Member | A business with 1-15 UK based employees who are looking to expand internationally and develop professionally. This option includes two linked Affiliate memberships for staff member | N/A | Total number of UK based employees | No | No | £375 |
| Medium Business Member | A business with 16-50 UK-based employees who are looking to expand internationally and develop professionally. This option includes four linked Affiliate memberships for staff member | N/A | Total number of UK based employees | No | No | £750 |
| Large Business Member | A business with 51+ UK-based employees who are looking to expand internationally and develop professionally. This option includes six linked Affiliate memberships for staff member | N/A | Total number of UK based employees | No | No | £1950 |
| Membership grade | Description | Years of Experience | Supporting Document | Reference Required | Peer Review Required | Annual Membership Fees |
| Bronze Supplier | Suppliers who would like to engage with the IoE & IT membership community and share their expertise and services. | N/A | No | No | No | £2000 |
| Silver Supplier | Suppliers who would like to engage with the IoE & IT membership community and share their expertise and services. | N/A | No | No | No | £3000 |
| Gold Supplier | Suppliers who would like to engage with the IoE & IT membership community and share their expertise and services. | N/A | No | No | No | £4000 |