Important Announcement!
Due to the high volume of abstracts, we are expediting the distribution of notifications and aim to complete the process by March 21st. Thank you for your understanding！
For the abstract review criteria and the handling process, please press here
Early bird date has been reschueled to 14 March – 14 May, 2025
Welcome to the 23rd AsiaTEFL International Conference 2025
The 23rd AsiaTEFL International Conference will take place at The Education University of Hong Kong from July 10-13, 2025. This year’s theme is “Care, Innovation, and Sustainability in ELT”, focusing on a human-centered, socially impactful approach to enhancing English Language Teaching.
We would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the 2025 Conference Organizing Committee for their invaluable support in bringing this year's conference to fruition. Finally, but most importantly, we wish to convey our deepest appreciation to the AsiaTEFL presidents for their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in orchestrating these significant gatherings, infusing them with their thoughtful deliberation and extensive expertise.
Call for abstracts
Abstract submissions are now closed! 🎉
- AsiaTEFL2025 -
10th July 2025 (Thursday) - Pre-conference Day
11th July 2025 (Friday) - Main Conference Day 1
12th July 2025 (Saturday) - Main Conference Day 2
13th July 2025 (Sunday) - Main Conference Day 3
Presentation Topics
Language Planning and Policy
Methodologies and Teaching Approaches
Curriculum and Syllabus Design
Materials Design
Language Assessment and Evaluation
Second Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
English for Academic and Specific Purposes
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Global Issues in Language Education
Digital Literacies and Language Learning Technology
Intercultural Communication and Global Competencies
Plurilingualism and Translanguaging
World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca
Multilingual and Multicultural Education
Equity and Learner Diversity
Creativity and Critical Literacies
Teaching Younger Learners
Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, and Related Areas
Working with Special Needs Students
Inclusivity in the Classroom
Teacher and Student Well-Being and Mental Health
Social and Emotional Learning
Community Building
Innovative Pedagogy
Sustainable Professional Practices
Environmental, Cultural, and Economic Sustainability
Presentation Types
Onsite Presentation
a. Papers (30 minutes):
Detailed presentations sharing research findings.
Includes time for a brief Q&A.
b. Workshops (60 minutes):
Interactive sessions with hands-on activities.
Designed for skill-building and practical learning.
Includes time for a brief Q&A.
c. Colloquia/Symposia (90 minutes):
Extended sessions with multiple talks on a common theme.
Followed by a discussion period.
Includes time for a brief Q&A.
d. Multimodal Posters (90 minutes):
Visual presentations combining text, images, and other media.
Presenters discuss their work with attendees.
Includes time for a brief Q&A.
Online Presentation
a. Papers (20 minutes):
Pre-recorded presentations explaining research studies.
Available online for participants to watch at their convenience.
Without Q&A.
b. Workshops (40 minutes):
The pre-recorded videos shall be played on the online platform.
Interactive sessions with hands-on activities.
Designed for skill-building and practical learning.
Without Q&A.
c. Colloquia/Symposia (50 minutes):
Extended sessions with multiple talks on a common theme.
The pre-recorded videos shall be played on the online platform.
Followed by a discussion period.
Without Q&A.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions are now closed! 🎉
Abstract acceptance notification: 14 March 2025
Key dates: Call for abstracts
Abstract submissions are now closed! 🎉
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 14 March, 2025
Key dates: Registration
Early-Bird/Presenter Registration: 1 March – 30 April, 2025
Regular Registration: 1 May – 30 June, 2025
On-site Registration: 10 July, 2025
Registration Fees for Participants
The registration fee includes 3 lunches, coffee breaks and a conference bag.
*Members of AsiaTEFL, international presenters/participants and domestic presenters/participants pay in Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
** There is only one rate for the onsite fee.