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Council of Europe
International organisations and bodies
International Non-governmental Organisations (INGO) enjoying participatory status with the Council of Europe
Council of Europe
Founded in 1949 in Strasbourg, the Council of Europe is the oldest intergovernmental organisation in Europe and the widest with 47 member States. Its three pillars are Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law.
Portal
www.coe.int
Committee of Ministers
www.coe.int/cm
Parliamentary Assembly (PACE)
assembly.coe.int
Language Policy Programme
Language Policy Programme Portal
www.coe.int/lang
Platform of resources and references for plurilingual and intercultural education
www.coe.int/platform
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR)
www.coe.int/lang-CEFR
European Language Portfolio (ELP)
www.coe.int/portfolio
Linguistic Integration of Adult Migrants (LIAM)
www.coe.int/lang-migrants
Language support for adult refugees: a Council of Europe toolkit (website in 7 languages)
www.coe.int/lang-toolkit
Shared activities
European Day of Languages (EDL)
www.coe.int/EDL
Autobiography of Intercultural Encounters
www.coe.int/autobiography
Other Council of Europe websites
European Centre for Modern Languages [ECML] (Partial Agreement)
www.ecml.at
European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
www.coe.int/minlang
Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
www.coe.int/minorities
International organisations and bodies
European Commission
The executive organ of the European Union, based in Brussels, which monitors the proper application of the Union treaties and the decisions of the Union institutions.
Section Multilingualism
ec.europa.eu/education/policy/multilingualism_en
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
The OECD groups 38 member states sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy. It plays a prominent role in fostering good governance in the public service and in corporate activity.
www.oecd.org
OSCE - Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization (57 participating States: Europe, Central Asia and North America).
www.osce.org
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
It works to fosters dialogue and mutual understanding among the peoples of the world.
www.unesco.org
International Non-governmental Organisations (INGO) enjoying participatory status with the Council of Europe
ALTE - The Association of Language Testers in Europe
An association of institutions within Europe, each of which produces examinations and certification for language learners. Each member provides examinations of the language which is spoken as a mother tongue in their own country or region.
www.alte.org
EALTA - European Association for Language Testing and Assessment
A professional association for language testers in Europe. Its purpose is to promote the understanding of theoretical principles of language testing and assessment, and the improvement and sharing of testing and assessment practices throughout Europe.
www.ealta.eu.org
EAQUALS - Evaluation & Accreditation of Quality in Language Services
A pan-European Association of language training providers aiming to promote and guarantee quality in modern language teaching institutions.
www.eaquals.org
EUROCENTRES – Foundation for European Languages and Educational Centres
Eurocentres offers language courses in locations on six continents. The Foundation has played a major role in the development of the CEFR.
www.eurocentres.com/en
FIPLV - World Federation of Modern Language Associations
The Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Langues Vivantes, founded in Paris in 1931, is the only international multilingual association of teachers of living languages.
www.fiplv.org
