Welcome to the EIS
Founded in 1847 The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is the oldest teaching union in the world.
Today the Institute has over 60,000 members, representing over 80% of teachers in Scotland, working in Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special Education, right through to Further and Higher Education.
The EIS, as the biggest Scottish teaching union, has a firm commitment to quality education provision for all young people. Through a century and a half of existence the EIS has developed a central role as one of the most respected voices in education in Scotland . The EIS has strong policies for all stages of education- from nursery, primary, secondary and special through to further and higher education.
Latest News
16 June 2009
» Letter to EIS Representatives in all Secondary Schools and FE Colleges
Letter to EIS Representatives in all Secondary Schools and Branch Secretaries in FE Colleges regarding the Next Generation of National Qualifications
11 June 2009
» EIS calls for new National Qualifications to support learning and widen opportunity
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has broadly welcomed today's Scottish Government announcement on plans for the next generation of National Qualifications which provides a framework that places a renewed emphasis on supporting learning...
05 June 2009
» AGM 2009 - EIS General Secretary's speech
EIS General Secretary, Ronnie Smith, address to the EIS 2009 Annual General Meeting in Perth.
Current Events
The 163rd Annual General Meeting of the Educational Institute of Scotland will be held from 4-6 June 2009 at Perth Concert Hall.
