Research guides: Language Education: Organizations & Centres

Canadian

The following Canadian associations and organizations offer resources of interest to educators and students of French, English, and other languages.

Association Canadienne de Linguistique Appliquee (ACLA) / Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (CAAL)
L'association se propose de promouvoir au Canada la recherche, l'experimentation, l'enseignement et la diffusion du savoir dans tous les champs d'application de la linguistique et d'etendre son action a tout le domaine de la didactique des langues secondes et maternelle. L'ACLA est affiliee a l'Association internationale de linguistique appliquee (AILA) au sein de laquelle elle represente le Canada. Publie Revue de l'ACLA/Journal of the CAAL.
L'association canadienne des professeurs d'immersion / The Canadian association of immersion teachers (ACPI / CAIT)
L'Association québécoise des enseignantes et enseignants de français langue seconde (AQEFLS)
A pour but d'associer l'ensemble du corps enseignant aux développements théoriques et pratiques de la pédagogie du français langue seconde au Québec. Organize un congrès annuel et publie régulièrement la Revue.
British Columbia Association of Teachers of Modern Languages (BCATML)
The BCATML is the Provincial Specialists Association (PSA) of the BCTF for second language teachers. Its objectives are to improve the quality and conditions of second language teaching in British Columbia. The site also provides many worthwhile language links for French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese etc.
British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BC TEAL)
BC TEAL advances the profession of teaching English as an additional language in British Columbia through professional development, promotion of standards, advocacy and representation. Publishes the BC TEAL newsletter.
Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
This site offers information about the activities of CASLT: the publication of Réflexions (the CASLT newsletter), conferences, research, and publications.
Canadian Heritage Official Languages Support Program
The goals of this branch of Canadian Heritage are to promote French and English in Canadian society and to encourage the development of francophone and anglophone communities in minority situations. The site provides information on the teaching/learning of French and English in Canada, publications on Canada's official languages, as well as links to related sites of interest.
Canadian Parents for French (CPF)
A national network of volunteers dedicated to creating and promoting French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians. The CPF page provides links to activities and publications, as well as a set of links for young learners of French.
Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
The mission of the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) is to promote the coherence, effectiveness and consistency of adult English as a second language instruction across Canada by linking all adult ESL stakeholders, maintaining standards in ESL training, and facilitating the implementation and use of the CLB and the CLBA. The CCLB is a non-profit, federally incorporated organization.
Centre for Educational Research in Languages and Literacies (CERLL), Ontario Institute for Studies in Education / University of Toronto
Formerly known as the Modern Language Centre (MLC), the work at CERLL addresses a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical issues related to second, minority and majority language and literacy teaching and learning.
Institut des langues secondes / Second Language Institute, University of Ottawa (ILS / SLI)
The ILS/SLI is responsible for teaching and testing English and French as second languages at the University of Ottawa, and conducting applied and theoretical research in areas pertinent to second language teaching.
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
OCOL provides a range of services, products and information to promote better relations between English-speaking Canadians and French-speaking Canadians.
The Official Languages Programs
The Official Languages Programs are administered by the Council of Ministers of Education of Canada (CMEC). They consist of the Official-Languages Monitor Program, and the Summer Language Bursary Program. Both of these programs provide teaching and learning opportunities in English as a second language and French as a second language for Canadian postsecondary students.
Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association (OMLTA)
The OMLTA is an organization of teachers of modern languages for the Province of Ontario whose goal is to offer professional development, to promote the benefits of language learning, and to provide leadership and advocacy for language educators.
Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada
A national non-profit organization which organizes educational visits and exchanges for students of all ages. Visits and exchanges are organized for individuals or for groups and are usually interprovincial and interlingual (French/English).
SPEAQ (La Societe pour la Promotion de L'Enseignement de L'Anglais, Langue Seconde au Quebec)
SPEAQ is a professional association concerned with promoting the teaching of English as a second language in the province of Quebec at all levels of education in public and private sectors. Four times a year, it publishes the pedagogical review SPEAQ Out with news items, short reports, lesson plans/activities.
TESL Canada Journal (Canada)
A journal for practicing teachers, teacher educators, graduate students, and researchers.
TESL Ontario
TESL Ontario is an affiliate of TESL Canada, and a non-profit provincial organization of educators in the field of English as a second language. It presents an annual conference and publishes the newsletter Contact.

International

The following international associations and organizations provide resources of interest to those instructing and learning English, French, and other languages.

Council of Europe
The Council of Europe’s activities to promote linguistic diversity and language learning in the field of education are carried out within the framework of the European Cultural Convention, (1954) ratified by 49 states.
EDUCAUSE
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.
IATEFL, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
IATEFL stands for the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language and our mission is to link, develop and support English Language Teaching professionals throughout the world.
IFLA Information Literacy Section
The Section focuses on all aspects of information literacy including user education, learning styles, the use of computers and media in teaching and learning, networked resources, partnerships with teaching faculty in the development of instructional programmes, distance education, and the training of librarians in teaching information and technical skills.
TESOL, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
TESOL's mission is to develop and maintain professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages worldwide.
Turkish Statistical Institute (Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu)
Bu sayfadan Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu tarafından yayınlanan eğitimle ilgili Türkiye çapındaki istatistik bilgilerine erişebilirsiniz.
YÖK (Institution of higher education)
American Association of Applied Linguistics
Founded in 1977, the American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) is a professional organization of scholars who are interested in the multi-disciplinary field of applied linguistics. The site gives details of the organization's activities such as its publications, and annual conference.
American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)
An organization dedicated to encouraging and assisting in the teaching & learning of French in the U.S. through publications (most notably the French Review), conferences and other activities.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
ACTFL is dedicated to promoting the study of foreign languages and cultures as an integral component of American education and society. The page describes ACTFL's activities, projects, and services. Publishes the Foreign Language Annals.
Association internationale de linguistique appliquée / International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA)
AILA is an international federation of national associations of applied linguistics. It pursues the following objectives: (1) to promote & coordinate research in applied linguistics, (2) to disseminate information about applied linguistics, and (3) to organize an international congress every three years.
The British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL)
BAAL is a professional association based in the UK, which provides a forum for people interested in language and the applications of linguistics.
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
A major private non-profit organization involved in language related issues including language policy, foreign language education, testing, ESL, and refugee affairs.
The Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)
An American professional organization for computer assisted learning and instruction, with a particular interest in modern language teaching and learning.
Federation internationale des professeurs de francais (FIPF)
La FIPF rassemble plus de 70,000 enseignants, regroupes dans plus de 150 associations. Partenaire des Ministeres francais, canadiens, et belges, la FIPF contribue par ses actions et ses subventions a la diffusion du francais et des cultures francophones.
International Association for Language Learning Technology
IALL is a professional organization for the promotion of the effective uses of media centers for language teaching, learning and research. This site provides an extensive foreign language software database.
International Language Testing Association (ILTA)
The purpose of this organization is to promote the improvement of language testing throughout the world
Modern Language Association of America (MLA)
The MLA, which was founded in 1883, "encourages the study and teaching of the modern languages and literatures and strives to ensure the highest standards in teaching and scholarship in the field."
National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
An organization concerned with the education of language-minority students in American schools, whose activities are research, professional development, public education and legislative advocacy.
National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR)
Established in 1988, NCELTR at Macquarie University in Sydney is the Commonwealth's key centre for English language teaching and research in Australia. It offers post-graduate courses, ESL courses for adults, and conducts research on issues related to se cond language education.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Education Program (NCELA)
The NCELA is operated by George Washington University and funded by the U.S. Department of Education to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relating to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners in the U.S. NCELA provides information through its web site and produces the news bulletin, Newsline.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
TESOL's mission is to develop the expertise of its members and others involved in teaching English to speakers of other languages through a wide range of services, publications, and programs. Best known as the publisher of the TESOL Quarterly.

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