Welcome to BC TEAL
Our Mission and Values
BC TEAL values community, support, inclusion, collaboration, and financial sustainability, and our mission is to support English language education by raising awareness, providing professional development, and sharing expertise. We are committed to leading and supporting excellence in English language education.
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Recent News
Social Capital: Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health by Shirene Salamatian
After completing the The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project Course, I h...
How to Start and Succeed in ESL Teaching Careers in Canada by Linda Chase
For aspiring ESL teachers in Canada, career changers, new graduates, and newcome...
Highlights from the Languages Canada Annual Conference 2026 by Teresa Vaccaro
This year’s Languages Canada Annual Conference brought together educators,...
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Join the hundreds of EAL professionals that are part of BC TEAL! Find out why professionals like you have joined, and all the benefits of membership including our exclusive PD opportunities, job boards, special discounts and much more.
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