The conference was held from Tuesday 8 April to Friday 11 April 2025, with Pre-Conference Events being held on Monday 7 April at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

The IATEFL Conference is a 4 day celebration of the English language teaching profession with over 500 academic sessions, an exhibition of all that’s new in the world of English language teaching, and a busy social programme of fun evening events and opportunities to network and be part of the global community of ELT professionals. The academic programme includes headline plenaries, presentations, workshops, panel discussions, lightening talks and poster presentations.

TESOL-Ukraine team was proudly representing Ukraine at the IATEFL International Conference in Edinburgh. This prestigious global event has brought together English language educators from around the world, and our Ukrainian delegation was making a powerful and inspiring impact.

The conference featured sessions on English teaching methodology, ESP, Business English, AI in education, and much more, attracting professionals from diverse countries. Our Ukrainian teachers were actively participating, delivering insightful presentations that showcase how we continue to maintain high-quality English language education, even amidst the challenges of wartime.

The TESOL-Ukraine Board was also actively involved in the conference’s leadership sessions, advocating for our educational community and building international connections to support our mission.

Serhii Petrenko was awarded the IATEFL ESPSIG Scholarship. This recognition allowed him to present the research on Holistic and Asset-based Approaches to ESP Teaching and Learning in Ukrainian universities. It is a privilege to highlight the resilience and dedication of our educators and to share our innovative methods with a global audience.

We are proud to represent Ukraine on this international stage and to continue showcasing the remarkable achievements of our TESOL-Ukraine community. 💙💛