Why Join IATEFL?

Linking, developing and supporting English Language Teaching professionals worldwide.

Whether you are a new teacher just starting out on your career or an experienced ELT practitioner IATEFL has a lot to offer you. IATEFL – The International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language – is a vibrant network of English Language professionals from around the world. We have members from over 100 countries making IATEFL one of the most stimulating communities you could belong to.

So, why join IATEFL? How can you benefit? And, what could you offer? Of course, there are many tangible benefits such as VOICES, the IATEFL newsletter, which members receive six times a year; special rates at our annual conference; opportunities to apply for scholarships to enable teachers to attend our annual conference; special rates at other IATEFL events; special rates for IATEFL publications; a copy of the Conference Selections publication; the opportunity to join one of our Special Interest Groups (SIGs); the possibility to join the SIG discussion lists.

On top of this there are many other benefits that may not be so obvious to begin with. First and foremost English Language Teaching can be quite a lonely profession. Being able to network with other professionals from around the globe can add a new dimension to your teaching and your own development.

Take a look at the information below and see how much more you can get out of belonging to IATEFL.