Aspiring Member

Who is Aspiring Membership for?

Aspiring Membership is designed for ELT centres that are working towards meeting the NEAS Quality Assurance Framework or would benefit from additional guidance during the application process.

Centres receive structured support and expert feedback to help them build quality systems and progress confidently towards NEAS endorsement.

It is valid for six months and includes: 

• Full access to NEAS’ Professional Development program
• Discounted tickets for NEAS workshops, events, and the NEAS Conference
• A listing on the NEAS website (marked as “Aspiring”)
• One online workshop facilitated by NEAS, to discuss application elements and gain advice from NEAS staff and endorsed members
• One hour of NEAS Assist
• Access to our upcoming NEAS Online Coaching Service 

Why Become an Aspiring Member?

Becoming an Aspiring Member is the first step toward full NEAS endorsement, allowing your centre to associate with NEAS, work towards quality standards, and receive expert guidance from NEAS and peer support within a community of fellow aspiring members.

Member Benefits

• Application support and expert guidance
  •  One online workshop facilitated by NEAS to discuss application elements and gain advice from NEAS staff and endorsed members
  • One hour of NEAS Assist at no charge
• Professional development and learning
  •  Full access to NEAS’ Professional Development program, including targeted training designed to help your centre work towards meeting NEAS quality standards.
    
  • Member rates for the annual NEAS Conference and other NEAS events
• Recognition and visibility
  • Listing on the NEAS website (marked as “Aspiring”)

How to apply

Start Your Journey to NEAS Quality Endorsement.
Apply for Aspiring Membership and access expert guidance to work towards meeting NEAS standards.

Become an Aspiring Member 

Membership Details

• Aspiring Membership is valid for up to six months.
• At the end of this period, members must either apply for full membership (using the $825 credit) or forfeit their payment.
• Aspiring Membership does not guarantee full endorsement or membership.