Author Archives: teslnovascotia
Thank You to Our TESL Spring Conference 2026 Sponsors
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this year’s TESL Nova Scotia Spring Conference! Your generosity and partnership help bring together educators, researchers, and professionals from across Nova Scotia and beyond for a weekend of learning, collaboration, inspiration, and community-building. Because of your support, we are able to create meaningful opportunities for […]
2026 TESL NS Grants for English Language Teachers
Are you passionate about English language teaching and learning in Nova Scotia? TESL NS is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2026 TESL NS Grants designed to support educators, researchers, and collaborative teams making a difference in the field of TESL! We are proud to offer 3 Individual Categories. These bursaries support educators and […]
Sponsor the TESL NS Spring Conference
Partnering with TESL NS is more than sponsorship—it’s a meaningful opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of language educators and leaders who are shaping inclusive learning across Nova Scotia and beyond. At our 2026 spring conference, Learning Together: Sharing Practices for Belonging and Integration, your organization will gain visibility, build authentic relationships, and demonstrate […]
TESL NS Professional Development 2026 Workshop 1: ‘Mekin Histri’: English Beyond Borders
Date: 17 February 2026 (Tuesday)Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm (ADT)Location: ALCC (1526 Dresden Row Suite 205, Halifax) Members: FreeNon-members: $10 per person (upon entry) About the session This session interrogates homogenizing theories and colonial frameworks. If we are to avoid “the danger of a single story” (Chimamanda Adichie), we must celebrate all stories and englishes. About the speaker: Gugu Hlongwane is an Associate Professor of English at Saint […]
TESL NS Spring 2026 Conference: Call for Proposals
Theme: Learning Together: Sharing Practices for Belonging and Integration Date: 30 May 2026 (Saturday)Time: 9 am- 4 pmVenue: Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3 This will be an in-person conference, providing attendees with opportunities for networking, professional development, and collaboration. Virtual sessions will not be offered. Submission deadline: 20 March 2026 (Friday)To submit your proposal, please visit […]
Fall 2025 TESL Newsletter
The latest issue of our newsletter is now available on our website, with lots of updates, content, and important information for TESL NS members. Please click here to read your copy of the Newsletter, and reach out if you would like to contribute to future issues of the newsletter.
TESL NS Members Grant Program
Are you passionate about English language teaching and learning in Nova Scotia? TESL NS is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 TESL NS Grants designed to support educators, researchers, and collaborative teams making a difference in the field of TESL! We are proud to offer 3 Individual Categories and 1 Group Category. These bursaries support educators […]
TESL NS Spring Conference Call for Proposals
Theme: Empowering Educators: Tools, Strategies, and InnovationsDate: 31 May 2025 (Saturday)Time: 9am-3pmVenue: Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3 This will be an in-person conference, providing attendees with opportunities for networking, professional development, and collaboration. Virtual sessions will not be offered. Conference Highlights: In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, educators must continually refine their skills, integrate […]
Spring 2025 TESL Newsletter
The latest issue of our newsletter is now available, with lots of updates, content, and important information for TESL NS members. Please click here to read your copy of the Newsletter, and reach out if you would like to contribute to future issues of the newsletter.
TESL NS Fall 2024 Mini-Conference + AGM
We are pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Mini-Conference entitled Voices of Diversity: Transforming ESL Education. The conference will begin with the AGM at 10:00 a.m., which is open to all TESL NS members.The AGM will provide an overview of the past year, insights into future plans, and an opportunity to engage in TESL NS’s decision-making process. Following […]
