The European Stuttering Specialization is a one-year program for speech-language therapists wanting to specialize in stuttering and cluttering.
The European Stuttering Symposium is a biennial conference organised by ESS.
Our directory includes around 300 graduated stutter therapists who successfully completed the ESS course and whose final portfolio evaluation passed ESS standards.
The following information is required during the online application process. You will have a chance to save a draft of your answers if your require more time to complete the application.
ESS will confirm the successful receipt of the application.
Participants are selected on a first come first served basis.
Step 2: Candidate selection
Selected candidates (up to 24 students per cycle) will receive an invitation to officially register for the course.
Step 3: Entrance fees
The enrolment is finalised once the entrance fee is paid.
The entrance fee is not refundable.
The entrance fee includes all lecturing, follow up sessions, evaluations, two course dinners, and social activities. Students have online access to the major scientific journals.
Students receive an official student card, with student benefits.
Overnight stays during the intensive weeks are not included.
The ESS course is open to candidates with a bachelor or master degree in speech-language therapy (or related degree) who are qualified to work as a speech-language therapist in their home country.