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What is NALDIC?

The National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum (NALDIC) is the UK professional body for all those interested in raising the achievement of bilingual pupils with English as an Additional Language. NALDIC was inaugurated in 1993 and since its formation has acted as the voice of the profession. It provides a professional forum for:

Teaching and learning of English as an Additional Language

Supporting bilingualism

Raising the achievement of ethnic minority learners

The development and understanding of this field of education

 

What our members say about us

'During my time as a teacher I have benefitted greatly from being a member of NALDIC.  A huge thank you to all of you who have worked so hard over the years to promote good practice'

'NALDIC has been a real life line to me at times during my career. Joining the association opened my eyes to a whole world of thinking about EAL and a whole network of colleagues who were struggling with the same issues'

'NALDIC has provided much of the information for new developments in the field. This has greatly assisted me both in my teaching and management roles'.

'NALDIC is an essential organisation for EAL and ESOL concerns. Please concentrate on language issues mainly!'

What are NALDIC's aims?

NALDIC seeks to build on proven, sound professional policies and practices and uphold bilingual pupils' entitlement to full curriculum access, appropriate EAL provision and first/home language development. NALDIC aims to:

Promote the development of policy, practice and research

Disseminate information on current developments in language across the curriculum

Draw on the thinking and practice of colleagues working with bilingual learners of all ages, both nationally and internationally.

Make representations to government bodies on educational issues affecting the teaching, learning and achievement of bilingual pupils.

Facilitate professional networking through regional and special interest groups and through working with other professional bodies

What does NALDIC membership offer?

NALDIC Quarterly featuring articles by leading practitioners, interviews with influential academics, news updates, book reviews, conference and meeting information

Reduced fees and advance booking for national conferences and events, featuring internationally known speakers, seminars, workshops, presentations and exhibitions.

A free copy of NALDIC Occasional and Working Papers as they are published

Reduced prices on all NALDIC publications 

Opportunities to meet or network with other professionals who share your special interest or work through Special and Regional Interest Groups 

Access to the members only section of the NALDIC web site 

 

 

How much does it cost?

Annual membership costs £30 and is open to individuals and institutions. The NALDIC membership year runs from September. We offer a discounted part year membership rate of £15 to members joining between April 1st and July 31st. We also offer a retired members renewal rate of £20. Please let us know you have retired when you renew your membership.

Members Introductory Offer

From September 2007 we are offering an introductory rate for all new members. New members paying by direct debit can join at a reduced rate of £15. This introductory offer covers full membership from the time of joining to the next renewal date in September of each year. This offer is not available to institutions.

How do I join NALDIC?

Membership is open to anyone or any organisation professionally interested in working with pupils with English as an Additional Language.  To join, please complete the application form. Your application will be forwarded to the membership administrator for processing. At busy times, processing may take three to four weeks.  If you have any queries regarding membership of NALDIC or your application, please contact membership@naldic.org.uk or write to NALDIC Membership, Serif House, 10 Dudley Street, LUTON, LU2 0NT