Membership

Connected | Empowered | Inspired

Becoming an ISTA Member

Becoming an ISTA member connects you to a dynamic global community of educators, artists, and arts leaders dedicated to theatre, film, and arts education. Whether you’re an individual, school, or organisation, membership unlocks exclusive opportunities, professional development, and invaluable support.

Exclusive Benefits For All Members

ISTA membership offers tailored support for you, your school, and your students—alongside a wide range of unique benefits.

Resources

• Monthly classroom resources: Practical activities exploring arts practices, theorists, and world traditions.
• SCENE Magazine: A biannual digital publication featuring insights, interviews, and best practices.
• 10% discount in the ISTA store: Save on classroom resources, merchandise, and educational materials.

Connections & Collaboration

• ISTA HUB access: Engage, learn, and share with fellow members.
• Roundtable virtual events: Discuss curriculum, pedagogy, and creative practice.
• Networking with educators worldwide: Build connections with theatre and film teachers across the globe.

Support & Professional Growth

• Facilitated community forums: Exchange ideas on teaching strategies, arts programme development, and IB curriculum.
• Access to global artist-educators: Find professionals to support your teaching, events, or professional development.

Membership Tiers To Suit You

ISTA offers flexible membership options for individuals, schools and organisations involved in theatre and arts education.

Ideal for individual educators and artists. Includes access to the ISTA Hub and curated resources. Connect with a global network and enrich your practice with inspiring tools and ideas.

£
GBP

50

per year

Choose SOLO

Access to the ISTA Hub

Global connections:
network and collaborate.

Latest updates: news, forums and more.

Exclusive resources: SCENE Magazine, lesson plans and teacher tools.

New opportunities: jobs, projects and professional growth.

Full individual membership with discounts on ISTA events and PD. Perfect if you want to grow your practice through training, curriculum support, and global collaboration.

£
GBP

150

per year

Choose ENSEMBLE

Access to the ISTA Hub

Discount on ISTA STORE Products

Discount on professional development (PD&L)

Discount on bespoke consultancy

Discount on IB teacher workshops.

Designed for schools and organisations. Includes access for multiple educators, discounted student event rates, priority booking, and options for bespoke PD.

£
GBP

525

per year

Choose COMPANY

Access to the ISTA Hub

Discount on ISTA STORE products

Discount on professional development (PD&L)

Discount on:

Bespoke consultancy

Student festivals

IB student events

Early event booking

ISTA Young Creative Leaders Programme (IYCLP)

Festival hosting requirement

Association
membership

tailored to your needs

Contact ISTA

For national and regional school associations, we offer a bespoke membership package:

Customised pricing & benefits

Tailored professional development opportunities

Priority booking for association schools

Formalised agreements through a memorandum of understanding (MoU)

Association membership pricing is tailored to fit your organisation's needs.

Welcoming You To Our Community

Whether you're a solo educator seeking connection or a large organisation shaping the next generation of artist, ISTA is here for you. We believe in the power of community, creativity and collaboration and we're strongen when we grow together!