International Affairs Committee (IAC)

The International Affairs Committee (IAC) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) supports JALT by establishing, maintaining, and developing international contacts and joint activities between JALT and other partner organizations and groups.

Upcoming Conferences from JALT International Partners

  • EdYOUFest

Istanbul, Tรผrkiye, Augustย  2026; Tokyo, Japan, September 19, 2026; Belgrade, Serbia, August 29, 2026; Valletta, Malta, September 11 – 12, 2026; Lviv, Ukraine, November 14, 2026; Rabat, Morocco, December 6, 2026. Website: https://www.edyoufest.org/conferences

  • Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA)

The 34th MELTA International Conference, September 12โ€“13, 2026, Ipoh, Perak. See the MELTA Facebook page for detailed information; Website: https://meltaconference.my.canva.site/melta-2026

  • The Association for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language in Indonesia (TEFLIN)

72nd TEFLIN International Conference, October 7-9, 2026, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia. Abstract submission deadline: Extended. Website: https://teflin.org/2026/02/10/call-for-presentations-participation-the-72nd-teflin-international-conference/

  • English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI)

The 20th International and 56th Annual Conference of ELTAI, October 7-10, 2026, MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune, India. Abstract submission deadline: August 15, 2026. Website: https://conf2026.eltai.in/submit/submission-guidelines

  • English Teachersโ€™ Association-Republic of China (ETA-ROC)

2026 PAC, ENG.SU-APLX & ETA 35th Anniversary International Symposium on English Language Teaching and Learning, November 14-15, 2026, Chientan Youth Activity Center, Taipei, Taiwan. Website: https://eta.org.tw/

  • Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA)

BELTA International Conference 2026, November 20, 2026, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Website: https://www.belta-bd.org; Abstract submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDmrffdlZsCudAzCQtwbUa-VAQXHOxhdO71Xfp78Ly-0YZ0g/viewform

  • Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA)

31st NELTA International Conference 2027, February 19-21, 2027, Lalitpur, Nepal. Abstract submission deadline: November 1, 2026. Website: https://www.nelta.org.np/conference/form/31

  • TESOL-Spain

50th Anniversary TESOL-SPAIN Convention 2027, March 12-14, 2027 (estimated), Madrid, Spain. Additional information, see the TESOL-Spain Facebook page for detailed information; Abstract submission deadline (estimated): Typically October 15, 2027. Website: https://www.tesol-spain.org/en/pages/17/annual-national-convention.html

  • TESOL International Association

TESOL 2027 International Convention & Expo, , March 15 โ€“ 18, 2027, Houston, Texas, USA. Website: https://www.tesol.org/professional-development/education-and-events/in-person/tesol-convention/call-for-proposals/

  • The International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)

IATEFL International Conference 2027, April 6 – 9 April, 2027 (Pre-Conference Events, April 5, 2027), Birmingham, UK. Call for Proposals: Submitting an abstract to present a talk, workshop, or poster typically occurs early in the conference cycle (e.g., late spring to early summer of the preceding year). Website: https://www.iateflconference.org/about-the-conference/past-future-conferences

If interested in representing JALT at one of our international partner conferences, please complete the following Google form (https://forms.gle/ERn7KiYjM4E5QVoHA) and contact international@jalt.org.

 

The IAC maintains our current international partnerships with:

JALT is a founding member of the Pan-Asian Consortium (PAC):
For more information on PAC, please visit the PAC website:ย https://pac-teach.org.ย PAC members include JALT and the following:

IAC Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the IAC fall into six categories:

1. Ensure that Reciprocal Agreements are kept up to date and are satisfactory based on the interests of JALT and our International Partners. International Partners often include national or international language teaching associations. Additionally, JALT is an Affiliate organization of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) and an Associate organization of the TESOL International Association.
2. Investigate additional potential partnerships and collaborative opportunities with other groups in the region and globally, including teaching associations and other potential partners. While International Partners have traditionally included national or international language teaching associations, which will continue to be a focus of future partnerships, developing relationships with other non-national association groups could also be mutually beneficial.

3. Organize and help to coordinate JALT representation at International Partner conferences, and liaise with the Board of Directors in organizing International Partner representatives and/or speakers at JALT conferences.

JALT representatives at International Partners conferences:

o Provide a presentation which is relevant to the International Partner conference theme and representative of JALT;
o Meet with key International Partner organization executives / officers;
o Attend relevant meetings and official events;
o Promote JALT activities and publications; and,
o Investigate possible collaborative activities between JALT and the International Partner organization and / or our membership.

Regarding International Partner representatives at JALT conferences, the IAC coordinates with the JALT Conference Program Chair / Organizing Committee in the disseminating of information to International Partner representatives including:

o Schedules for activities related to International Partner representatives;
o Conference venue (including location and access);
o Accommodation (including duration, location, and access);
o Conference fee waivers; and,
o Information / publicity tables (possibly shared).
4. Disseminate relevant information with the goal of encouraging the involvement of the JALT membership at large in international activities by:
o Providing information about international collaborative opportunities to members of the EBM; and,
o Advertising international collaborative opportunities through JALT publicity outlets.
5. Assemble and keep up-to-date information on each International Partner organization, and,
6. Investigate / encourage possible opportunities to collaborate on projects between JALT and our International Partner organizations, such as promoting joint research, co-authorship of papers, hosting conference panels, and/or supporting the Pan-Asian Conference series.

Contact: international@jalt.org

Core Officers:

  • Committee Chair: Richmond Stroupe
  • Committee Member:
    • George MacLean
    • Shirley Ando
    • Deepti Mishiro

Additional Officers:

Upcoming Events

News and Announcements

  • TESOL International Association Complementary Memberships

    As an Affiliate with TESOL International Association, JALT is able to award seven TESOL International Association Complementary Memberships to selected JALT members.  Over the past weeks, we have received a number of expressions of interest from JALT members via a publicized Google Form for consideration for these seven TESOL International Complementary Memberships. After the submission…

  • Chance to Win a Complimentary TESOL International Association Membership

    Seven (7) lucky JALT members will win a complimentary TESOL International Association membership! If you meet the requirements, apply by June 15, 2026! https://forms.gle/T7Xuw2n4kXPyssJR6 As an Affiliate Member of TESOL International Association, JALT is provided seven (7) one-year complimentary TESOL International Association memberships that we can award to our members. JALT recipients of the complimentary…

  • JALT Members: Join IATEFL at a big discount!

    All JALT members are welcome to join the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) for a big discount! JALT is an Associate Member of IATEFL, so all JALT members are eligible. Please click here for the discount code (you must be signed in as a JALT member to access this…

JALT2026 International Conference

JALT 2026 will be held on Friday, November 20 โ€“ Sunday, November 22, 2026 at the Aichi Industry & Labor Center (WINC AICHI), Nagoya, Japan

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PanSIG Conference

PanSIG 2026 was held at Chukyo University in Nagoya on May 23-24, 2026. PanSIG is an annual conference organized by JALT’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

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