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Our mission is to support teachers and learners of English as an additional language in NSW.
The objects of the Association are:
- To promote intercultural harmony within the Australian community by supporting educators and all
those with an interest in the teaching and learning of English as an additional language.
- To assist in maintaining and improving the standards of instruction in TESOL (Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages) to young people and adults in New South Wales schools, TAFE
colleges and other public and private educational institutions.
- To promote fellowship, mutual co-operation and understanding between members of the Association,
and any other individuals or associations with similar objectives.
What we do
To achieve its objects, our Association
conducts expert professional development programs for ESL and EFL teachers in NSW
consults with and advises education decision-makers in NSW
provides information about the needs of our learners
speaks out about matters that affect our learners and their families
promotes research in the field
publishes newsletters and research reports
organises Summer Schools and conferences
sponsors achievement awards
works with other community groups to improve the educational achievement of learners of English
as an additional language.
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