What is İngiliz Dili Öğretimi ve Mesleki Gelişim Derneği (TESOL)?

İngiliz Dili Öğretimi ve Mesleki Gelişim Derneği (TESOL) is a non-profit professional association which was officially founded in June 2017 in Turkey after having functioned as T-PLUS (Trainers' Professional Learning and Unlimited Sharing) since 2012.

Anyone involved in any aspect of English language teaching (curriculum, assessment, management, professional development, and so forth.) both within and outside Turkey can become a member of this association.

How do we operate?

İngiliz Dili Öğretimi ve Mesleki Gelişim Derneği (TESOL) is administered by a 5-member Board of Directors and 3-member Supervisory Committee.

What are the membership benefits?

Exclusive Membership Benefits

If your TESOL Türkiye membership is in good standing, here are some exclusive opportunities available to you:

Discounted IATEFL Membership

TESOL Türkiye members can become IATEFL members for just £27 (instead of £76).

Check standard pricing here: IATEFL Membership

NILE Partnership

• 20% discount – NILE Online Teacher Development Courses
• 10% discount – NILE CELTA
• 10% discount – NILE DELTA Online (first module only)
• 10% discount & no registration fee – NILE face-to-face courses
• 10% discount – First module of the MA in Professional Development for Language Education (University of Chichester)

To access your IATEFL or NILE discounts, email tesolinturkey@gmail.com to request a promotional code. These benefits are available to members in good standing only.

Free Self-Access Course from NILE

TESOL Türkiye members can also benefit from a free, self-paced online course offered by NILE. The link of the course will be shared in your welcome e-mail.

TESOL Türkiye Events

Members enjoy free or discounted participation in TESOL Türkiye events throughout the year. Some of the Professional Development activities and opportunities for members are as follows:

• Seminars
• Workshops
• Local events
• Annual convention with well-known national and international speakers
• Teacher training and trainer training courses
• Webinars
• Online conferences
• Roadshows
• Networking opportunities
• Active involvement opportunity in Professional Councils
• Affiliate network
• Promotion
• Events Planning
• Research
• Free subscription to Newsletter & other publications
• Opportunity to become a member of professional learning communities (SIGS)
• Scholarships & Awards
• Discounts