Research guides: Language Education: Organizations & Centres

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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