Welcome: Join for Free

Welcome to the EIS Student section of our website.

It is designed specifically for student teachers to give you some advice on matters that will be important to you such as: going on placement, support and advice available to you as a student teacher and how you can get involved with your union and contribute to shaping Scottish education for future teachers and learners.

The EIS is the largest Education Trade Union in Scotland, and whatever Initial Teacher Education course you are taking, we can provide you with advice and support throughout your course and into your career.

We offer FREE student EIS membership to join visit: www.eis.org.uk/join

• With over 80% of teachers already members we will have members in your future workplace
• We have a huge network of reps in Scottish schools
• You can access advice, support and assistance when needed
• We actively encourage student members to get involved in the union

There are many reasons to be part of the EIS.