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The association

Become a member

New to AAE ESIT? 

All you have to do is:

Current or Former Member?

All you need to do is log on and renew your contribution by clicking here.

While you're here, why not donate to the association?

Payment Methods

If you opt for online payment, your contribution will be confirmed automatically.

If you opt to pay via bank transfer or cheque, your contribution will be confirmed upon receipt of the payment.

Bank transfer details:

IBAN: FR76 4255 9100 0008 0259 7046 108

BIC: CCOPFRPPXXX

Cheques must be addressed to AAE ESIT and sent to our treasurer:

Sophie Marnat

82, Impasse Les Ecoins

71960 La Roche Vineuse

Yearly Contribution Amount:

Applicable membership fees for 2025:

  • If you want to receive a paper copy of our bulletin by post: 60 € 
  • If you want to receive a digital copy of our bulletin by email: 50 €

Reduced fees:

  • If you are retired: 30 € 
  • If you graduated this year: 30 € (membership will be free until the end of the year you graduate, and your fee will pay for the whole duration of the following year), digital bulletin only.
  • M2 students: free pre-membership (for students in their final year during years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, free pre-membership will be valid until the end of 2026. Then, membership will be the regular amount of 60 or 50€ depending on the bulletin's reception mode.)

Acceptable Qualifications

You can join our association if you have earned one of the following degrees from the ESIT:

  • Master's (or equivalent) in editorial, economic and technical translation;
  • Master's (or equivalent) in interpretation;
  • Master's (or equivalent) in French Sign Language interpretation;
  • Degree in translation;
  • Degree in interpretation;
  • Certificate of aptitude in interpretation;
  • PhD in translation studies;
  • Master's (or equivalent) in translation studies;
  • Certificate of translation methodology.

The DU certificate in legal translation/interpretation alone is not enough to become a member of AAE-ESIT. However, you can still join our partner association.

What Are The Benefits to Becoming A Member? 

Once you are a member, you will:

* be given access to our new members' pack, which contains information about what we do and advice on how to work independently or in publishing, avoid payment pitfalls and properly kick-start your new career;

* benefit from the job offers that we receive from companies and clients looking for interpreters and in-house or freelance translators;

* have the opportunity to be mentored by a current member, who will share their experience with you and help you embark on your career;

* be listed in our directory, which contains the personal contact details of all our members. The directory can be consulted directly on our website and is constantly updated;

* receive our newsletter. Each edition contains: a section focusing on a particular theme, up-to-date information on the translation and interpretation industry, news from the association and practical tips to help you in your professional career;

* have access to the members-only area of our site.

Want to get to know us before signing up? We meet up about once a month to share a drink in a relaxed setting. Check out our Facebook page or the Calendar section of our site to find information about our next gathering. Feel free to come along and talk to current members over a drink – we'll be happy to welcome you!