Mission and Values

Mission

To advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages worldwide

Credo

Ideals that members believe in as a professional community:

  • Professionalism in language education
  • Interaction of research and practice for educational improvement
  • Accessible, high quality instruction
  • Respect for diversity, multilingualism and multiculturalism
  • Respect for individual language rights
  • Collaboration in a global community 

Core Values

  • Responsiveness: A service orientation enabled by respectful listening and accountability to mission.

  • Quality: High standards and excellence characteristic of innovation and creativity in an academically rigorous environment.

  • Collaboration: Cooperation for the common good within a diverse, inclusive and culturally sensitive global community.

  • Integrity: Reputation as a trusted resource earned by ethical, honest, fair and transparent action.