Geography Teaching Today

Do I get any discounts if my school or college is a Schools Member of the RGS-IBG?
If your school is a current Schools Member of the Society and all membership fees are up to date we will waive the £50 application fee for any members of your department who wish to apply for CGeog (Teacher). However these candidates will still need to become Fellows of the Society if they are not already.

I'm a Geographical Association individual member but not a Fellow of the RGS-IBG, can I still apply for CGeog (Teacher)?
Privy Council requirements state that you must be a Fellow of the RGS-IBG to be a CGeog (Teacher). A reciprocal arrangement now exists so that individual members of the GA can become Fellows of the RGS-IBG at a discounted rate of £40 p/a. More information.

How do I apply?
Documents provided include an application form, an information sheet, frequently answered questions and an application process flowchart. For a list of requirements for validation as a Chartered Geographer (Teacher) and other information pertaining to the award please refer to the 'What are the criteria?' page. Applications via email are welcomed but must include scanned signatures.

Application checklist

• completed and signed CGeog (Teacher) application form
• extended Curriculum Vitae
• Professional Self Evaluation Report
• two cited referees
• supporting documents – optional
• Record of Continuing Professional Development – optional
• application for Fellowship of the RGS-IBG (if applicable)
• CGeog (Teacher) application and Fellowship fees
   

What fees will I need to pay to become a Chartered Geographer (Teacher)?
If you are not already a fellow of the RGS-IBG you will become one at the time of your application. Annual Fellowship of the Society currently costs £87 (2010 price). If you are already a Fellow of the RGS-IBG you need only supply the £50 fee to cover your application.

You will need to pay a non-refundable application fee when submitting your forms for Chartered Geographer (Teacher) status. This is currently £50 and covers administration costs. Once you have become a Chartered Geographer (Teacher) you will be asked to pay an annual administration fee of £20 to maintain the accreditation. This fee will be automatically added to your annual Fellowship subscription invoice. Once accredited, the overall cost of maintaining your Chartered Geographer (Teacher) status is £107 per year- around £2 per week. This will include your annual Fellowship of the Society

When can I apply and how long will it take?
It takes approximately 12 weeks for an initial outcome to be reached depending on the nature of the application. Applications may be submitted at any point throughout the year. Council meeting approvals take place in April, June, September and December.