» BRAZ-TESOL aims to:

* foster and support research in the field of English teaching.

* support teacher development programs in all types of teaching institutions in Brazil.

* promote studies in the area of English teaching and related fields, such as applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, use of technology and second language acquisition.

* establish and maintain contacts with similar associations in other countries, especially TESOL (US), IATEFL (UK) and Southern Cone TESOL, which brings together Brazil Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay and Argentina.

* organize national and regional Conventions, meetings and seminars on topics related to the teaching of English in Brazil.


» Head office, BRAZ-TESOL has a remunerated executive secretary. The members of the Executive Board, the Advisory Council, Regional Chapters, and SIG committees are all volunteers, working for the good of the profession of ELT.


» BRAZ-TESOL national organization consists of:

- a national office based in São Paulo
- a National Executive Board
- an Advisory Council - whose members are elected to serve for two years
- Regional Chapters
- Special Interest Groups - SIGs