Membership

Membership Tiers

Membership Tiers is part of the SOTS professional teaching excellence website and supports educators with standards-led guidance, resources and professional recognition.

SOTS USA

International-standard guidance for professional teaching excellence.

SOTS focuses on professional identity, ethical practice, standards-led development, measurable learning outcomes, educator recognition and cross-border collaboration.

Page Highlights

  • Purpose and professional relevance for educators and learning leaders.
  • Key expectations, evidence and development opportunities.
  • Practical next steps for members, applicants and partner institutions.

Professional Purpose

Purpose and professional relevance for educators and learning leaders.

Standards & Evidence

Key expectations, evidence and development opportunities.

Next Steps

Practical next steps for members, applicants and partner institutions.

No-Refund Policy for Membership

All direct professional membership fees are non-refundable. This includes new membership in any tier, upgrades and annual renewals, however they are paid.

  • No refunds for change of mind, or for unused months or benefits.
  • Application review fees are non-refundable once submitted.
  • Duplicate or incorrect payments are always corrected in full.

Please review the eligibility criteria carefully before you apply and pay.

Read the full Refund Policy