IATEFL is the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language. Founded in the UK in 1967, it now has nearly 4000 members in 100 different countries throughout the world.
IATEFL, linking with associated ELT professional organisations in other countries, offers various opportunities for participants to reach a range of regular publications. You may find more information in Annual International Conference with an extensive programme of talks and workshops as well as in 14 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). IATEFL provides help to others in forming or developing a local teachers?organisation, and offers scholarships to specific groups of teachers to enable them to attend its annual conference.
IATEFL fosters increasing opportunities for international networking and professional development. It continuously improves the quality of its publications and conferences, and offers a supportive and caring environment for its employees and volunteers. The annual IATEFL conference is one of the key events in the global ELT calendar. The conference provides extensive opportunities for members and non-members to network professionally, whether formally as part of the conference programme, informally, or online.