The English-Speaking Union of the United States is a membership organization whose mission is facilitated locally by the volunteer efforts of our Branch members around the country.
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations and membership contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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BECOME A MEMBER

As an English-Speaking Union Branch member, you are contributing both financially and personally to programs that enrich the lives of students and educators through a diverse range of local and national programs.

You can become a member of the English-Speaking Union by joining one of our branches where you will have the opportunity to foster global understanding by fulfilling the mission of the ESU. Each branch establishes its own membership dues, an established portion of which supports the ESUs national education programs. Please feel free to explore our website to learn more about who we are and what we do. If you are interested in joining, please visit the ESU Branch you wish to join and click the “join now” button.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
  • A membership card
  • Automatic membership in a Branch and the National ESU
  • Invitations to Branch member’s events
  • Invitations to ESU-sponsored TLab educational travel
  • Special membership rates for Branch lectures, receptions, dinner, and related activities (subject to Branch custom)
  • Subscriptions to Branch newsletters, ESU Annual Report, and national ESU e-newsletter (email address required)
National Patron Program

Your National Patronage ensures that the ESU has both sound Branches and a strong National Headquarters to advance our shared mission and values. As a National Patron, you play a key role in support meaningful cultural and educational programs that enrich the lives our members and thousands of middle school, high school and college students nationwide, as well as the greater international community of those teaching, learning and speaking English.

As a National Patron You Will:

  • be able to designate up to half of your gift to your Branch while receiving national recognition for the full amount of your gift
  • have the option to make quarterly payments
  • receive the special benefits of your membership level

Questions? Contact Rossana Ivanova at rivanova@esuus.org

Become a National Patron Member
NATIONAL PATRON BENEFITS
National Donor $300
  • All Membership Benefits 
  • Option to direct up to one-half of this gift to your Branch
  • Invitation to exclusive National Patron Reception at ESU Annual Conference
  • National recognition of your gift in ESU publications and website
  • Notice of exclusive Patron-only travel opportunities
  • ESU member rates to events at Dartmouth House, London
  • National Patron rates for Branch activities and priority seating at Branch events (subject to Branch custom)
  • Advance notice and priority booking for ESU-sponsored  travel opportunities
  • ESU member rate at Chesterfield Hotel, Mayfair, London
National Sponsor $500
  • All benefits listed above
  • Complimentary admission and priority seating at national competitions and tournaments
  • Advance notice of Patron-only travel
  • ESU member rates at the Royal Overseas League in both London and Edinburgh
National Sustainer $750
  • All benefits listed above
  • A 5% discount on TLab-branded travel and learn opportunities sponsored by the ESU
  • Complimentary admission to ESU-sponsored activities at Headquarters
  • Discount on Brunel’s London Boat Trip, River Walk, and Tunnel Descent
President’s Circle $1,000
  • All benefits listed above
  • A 7.5% discount on TLab-branded travel and learn opportunities sponsored by the ESU
  • Invitation to International At Home coffee mornings at Dartmouth House
  • A 15% discount at Brooks Brothers stores and website
Vice Chairman’s Circle $1,500
  • ALL Benefits listed above
  • A 10% discount on TLab-branded travel and learn opportunities sponsored by the ESU
  • Complimentary one-year membership to the Brunel Museum in London
Chairman’s Circle $2,500
  • All benefits listed above
  • A 15% discount on TLab-branded travel and learn opportunities sponsored by the ESU
National Fellow $5,000
  • All benefits listed above
  • Use of the Garden Lounge at National Headquarters for private events (subject to availability) at favorable rates
  • Priority consideration for tickets to events at Dartmouth House with the Princess Royal, Patroness of the ESU
Walter Hines Page Society $10,000
  • All benefits listed above
  • Complimentary use of Garden Lounge at National Headquarters for private events (subject to availability)

If you are a first-time Patron or if you wish to move to a higher Patron level, you may arrange a convenient payment schedule by emailing Rossana Ivanova at rivanova@esuus.org.

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