Step 1: Interpreters interested in joining the Association should contact the AICE Secretariat (aice@aice-interpretes.com) with a letter of introduction. An application form will then be sent to them, which they must return completed and accompanied by their CV, university degree and a list of at least 150 days of work as an interpreter. They must also detail who their sponsors are. This documentation must be submitted before 30 September each year.

Step 2: The documents will be reviewed by the relevant Language Committees and then by the Candidates Committee. The secretary will verify the list of interpreting assignments. The sponsors will also submit their assessment using a specific form.

Step 3: If the candidate meets all the requirements, their candidature will be presented at the ordinary assembly in December.Step 4: From that moment on, the actual candidacy period will begin, which will last for one year. During this time, the candidate will have the opportunity to demonstrate their suitability to the members of the Association.

Step 5: Once the candidacy period has ended, their admission as a member will be put to a vote at the Assembly.

What if I work with ‘uncommon’ languages?

For uncommon languages, in cases where it is difficult to meet the above conditions, a special procedure is established which consists of interviewing the candidate, requesting references from colleagues outside the Association and organisations or clients with whom they have worked, and carrying out interpreting tests.