International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC)
For full-time teachers and professors
A digital card for full-time teachers and professors
ITIC provides full-time teachers and staff with proof of status and discounts at home and abroad.
ITIC was created in 1984 to make travelling easier and less expensive for teaching professionals. ITIC opens doors to thousands of services, benefits and discounts around the globe, including discounts at restaurants and retail shops, reduced entry prices to museums, cultural and historic sites, and savings on bus, coach, train, and ferry tickets. Additionally, ITIC offers accommodation discounts at hotels and hostels.
The digital ITIC is conveniently stored on your mobile phone via the ISIC app, ready to benefit you at home and on your travels wherever you are in the world!
Benefits with ITIC card
Prove your teacher status
ITIC card is the only globally recognized proof of full-time teacher status. ITIC is endorsed by UNESCO.
Save money
Get thousands of discounts for teaching professionals on travel, food, shopping and more both at home and abroad!
ISIC app
Access your digital card, ITIC discounts, and more, all within your mobile device.
Who is eligible for an ITIC teacher card?
You can apply for a digital ITIC teacher card if you work at least 18 hours a week at a governmentally approved and accredited educational institution for a minimum period of one academic year.
There are no age limits when applying for ITIC.
You will be asked to prove your full-time teacher status when applying for ITIC.
ITIC costs 10 EUR.
Practical information about ITIC
Valid for 12 months
The standard digital ITIC is valid 12 months from the date of purchase. Find the end date of your ITIC validity on your ISIC app profile or the digital card.
Digital ITIC
Keep your digital ITIC card in your pocket with the ISIC app. Verify your teacher status anytime, even offline, and access discounts wherever you go!
Academic co-branded cards
See if your school or teacher union offers a co-branded ITIC card, either at a discounted price or free of charge.
Join thousands of teacher who already have a valid ITIC!