C2.4 International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC)¶
Exclusive Benefits for Teachers and Professors: ITIC
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The ITIC (International Teacher Identity Card) is available to all full-time teachers and professors worldwide. The benefits include discounts and offers on attractions, flights, hotels, dining, shopping, and more in over 130 countries. The card looks like the one in the image below.
So, who is eligible to apply for the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC)?
Answer: Full-time teachers or professors at a state-recognised educational institution, who work for a minimum of 18 hours per week and have been employed for at least one year.
What is the validity period?
Answer: The card is valid for a maximum of 16 months. The start date is typically either 1st September or 1st December, depending on the specific academic term dates in the applicant's country.
How much does it cost?
Answer: The fee varies by country, generally ranging from $4 to $25. For example, the cost in the UK is £12.
How do you apply? What documents are required?
Proof of full-time employment from a state-recognised educational institution. This document must explicitly state that you work a minimum of 18 hours per week and have been employed for at least one year.
A recent passport-style photograph.
As shown in the image below:
Apply online, which is also very convenient. First, log in to the website：https://uk2-online.aliveplatform.com/ordering/card-type-selection?
When filling in your details, you will be asked to provide your UK home address. You will then have the option to pay an extra £1 for faster delivery to your home. Standard postage takes 5 to 10 days to arrive, whereas paying the extra £1 means delivery can be as quick as 2 days, or at most 3 to 5 days. Of course, if you are about to travel to Europe soon, it is recommended to add the £1.
Upload your proof of teaching employment, your passport, and a passport-style photograph with a white background. The photo requirements are as follows (you can take it with your mobile phone against a plain white wall and then edit it accordingly).
After completing the payment, you can relax at home and wait for your ITIC card to arrive.
