Professional Associations and Societies

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• ELTA Rhine e.V. - English Language Teachers' Association Provides information on upcoming activities and workshops, links to other ELTAs in German speaking countries and information on the Compulsory Pension Scheme.
• TESOL Greece A non-profit professional association for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, affiliated with TESOL Inc., USA.
• Centre for Canadian Language Benchmark Promotes greater consistency and effectiveness in adult ESL and second language instruction. Also a national TESL resource center and inquiry service.
• TESL Ontario A provincial non-profit organization of educators and specialists which discusses membership, certification, and professional development.
• California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) A professional association representing teachers of English language learners throughout California and Nevada.
• British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BCTEAL) A professional association for teachers of English language learners.
• International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) An association for teachers, lecturers, teacher trainers, academic managers, researchers and institutions involved in the English Language Teaching (ELT) industry.
• TESOL France Represents the interests of professionals in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) in France, whether their concerns are in the private or public sector, classroom, management or publication.
• TESOL Spain A non-profit association representing English language teaching.
• TESOL Arabia Based in the United Arab Emirates, this TESOL organization serves as a network for English language teachers.
• TESOL International Research Foundation Non-profit organization whose goal is to generate new knowledge about English language teaching and learning domestically and abroad.
• Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL) A global professional association for English language educators involved in the teaching English as a second, foreign, or other language.
• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Features publications and workshops with a calendar of the latest events. Also information on jobs and resources.
• Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) The National coordinating body representing teachers of English to speakers of other languages in Australia. ACTA aims to promote and strengthen English while supporting and respecting people's linguistic and cultural heritage.