Membership Levels
| Member Level | Post Nominal Designation | Fees for a 3 year period (wef 1 Jan 2024) Inclusive of 9% GST |
Qualification | With Effect From 1 January 2025 - Minimum Requirement | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Member | None (Advocate) | $132.45 | Has MOE Registration or
has attended a minimum 12-hour course which explored the nature, characteristics and the basic intervention strategies for learners with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD).
E.g. - Certificate in Dyslexia Studies |
An individual who is interested in the work of educational therapists | |
| Associate Member | None (Advocate) | $183.35 | Has attended a minimum 20-hour course which has equipped the candidate with theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to provide literacy support to SpLD learners.
E.g. – Cert. in Dyslexia & the Essential Literacy Approach |
Practical specialist training
Achievement of 10 CPD hours per year Total 30 hours for 3 years |
An individual who supports the work of educational therapists and is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| Associate Member Plus | AMPRETA (Practitioner) | $234.30 | Is a graduate and has attended a minimum 40-hour course, which has equipped the candidate with theoretical knowledge and practical skills (supported by evidence that a min. of 10 practicum hours has been logged) required to provide literacy support to SpLD learners.
E.g. – Cert. in Dyslexia & Literacy Teaching |
6m - 1.11 years of relevant experience
Achievement of 15 CPD hours per year Total 45 hours for 3 years |
A novice educational therapist who is qualified to conduct remediation under supervision |
| Member | MRETA (Practitioner) | $285.25 | Is a graduate and at least holds a diploma in a relevant field, which clearly demonstrates the requirements of the Associate Member Plus level.
E.g.- PGCert in SEN or Specialist Diploma in SpLD |
2 years relevant
experience
Achievement of 20 CPD hours per year Total 60 hours for 3 years |
An experienced educational therapist with further qualifications |
| Associate Fellow | AFRETA (Practitioner) | $336.15 | A PGDip holder, who is qualified in an area relevant to educational therapy such as education, psychology, speech and language, literacy, etc.
E.g. – PGDip in SEN |
8 years relevant
experience
Achievement of 30 CPD hours per year Total 90 hours for 3 years |
A senior educational therapist who is qualified to conduct specialist training courses |
| Fellow* | FRETA (Practitioner) | $387.10 | Holds at least a Masters Degree in a relevant area and has made significant contribution to the advancement of the profession in research, training or other activities.
E.g. - Master of Arts in SEN |
12 years relevant
experience
Achievement of 35 CPD hours per year Total 105 hours for 3 years MUST either (1) submit an article for RETA website or (2) conduct a RETA session within the 3 years of membership validity without which renewal will NOT be accepted NOTE: As part of the application and approval process, you will be invited to meet the RETA Panel |
A senior educational therapist who has made significant contribution to the profession and who can supervise training |
With effect from 1 Jan 2024, fees shown are inclusive of GST at 9%.
If within the 3 years, a member requests for an upgrade in member level, e.g. Member to Fellow, an additional $50 will be charged but you do not have to pay the additional difference in member fee amount e.g. $387.10 – $285.25 = $101.85. The new membership fee will apply when membership expires and member has to renew.