ESLE supports and represents ESL educators in all educational sectors - primary, secondary, tertiary, adult and community - to achieve quality education for learners of English as an additional language or dialect (EALD).

ESLE:

• has members from primary, secondary, tertiary and community sectors
• provides representation for ESL educators at state and national forums
• provides a range of learning and development activities
• publishes and distributes state and national journals

ESLE provides a variety of learning and development activities. These focus on:

• language teaching and learning
• cultural exchange
• ESL teacher standards
• advocacy

Download the ESL Educators Membership Application Form

TESOL, USA (through ACTA)

• TESOL in Context, a peer-reviewed journal (2 editions per year)
• ESL Educators Online Newsletter (2 - 3 editions per year)

We offer PD associated with English language learning and the wellbeing of migrant and refugee students.

2011 events:

• March - Mini-conference “Revisiting Functional Grammar Approaches”
• July - e-learning in ESL
• August - Update on the National Curriculum
• December - Encore Sessions from the Mini-conference -Bronwyn Parkin

• Ongoing consultation on the National Curriculum and associated areas, National Standards, Foundation Skills in VET
• Development of a virtual community to share, discuss and participate
• A self-subscribing mailing list will be available on our website shortly

Award for Outstanding Achievement in the study of TESOL

This annual award recognises tertiary students who have shown exceptional endeavour and commitment to succeed in the post graduate study of TESOL.

Ann Sexton Memorial Award (Year 12 ESL students)

This annual award acknowledges the achievements of the merit award winners of Stage 2 ESL. The award recipients receive a book voucher and a certificate, presented at the annual Ann Sexton Award ceremony.