All English teachers or English-based businesses, of any level or nationality, are eligible to join KOTESOL. We welcome native and non-native speakers of English teaching at primary schools, secondary schools, language institutes, companies, and colleges/universities. Undergraduate students may join as student members.

Why join? Learn more about our membership benefits and discounts!

Annual Membership Dues:

• Regular (Domestic) Membership (live in Korea), ₩50,000 / 40 USD
• Student Membership, ₩30,000 / 24 USD
• International Membership (live outside Korea), ₩70,000 / 56 USD
• Lifetime Membership, ₩500,000 / 400 USD
• Group (Domestic) Membership Package (5+ people), Varies
• Organizational Partner, Varies
   

The benefits of KOTESOL membership include:

• Attend any regular chapter meeting.
• Receive invitations to social networking events with other EFL professionals.
• Discount registration rates for our international conference, national conference, chapter conferences, and many other events.
• Apply to present at our conferences.
• Immediately access our publications: The English Connection, our quarterly magazine; the Korea TESOL Journal; and the KOTESOL Proceedings, keeping you up-to-date on current issues in EFL as well as news of chapter activities, international TESOL affiliate news, cultural issues, and more.
• Receive hard copies of The English Connection as well as the Korea TESOL Journal (upon request).
• Apply for research grants, travel grants, and conference grants.
• Submit your work for publication.
• Attend KOTESOL National Council meetings, vote in elections, or run for office.
• Participate in KOTESOL Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
• Add professional affiliation and experience to your resume as a member of the leading multi-cultural EFL organization in Korea
   

Types of membership

Domestic, Undergraduate Student, Lifetime, International, Group (5+ people), and Organizational Partner.

Regular (Domestic) Membership
(For people living in Korea)
Annual dues are 50,000 won

Undergraduate Student Membership
Annual dues are 30,000 won
Proof of undergraduate student status will be required (valid for students working toward their bachelor's/associate's degree only, NOT students at the master's or doctoral level).
All applicants for Undergraduate Student Membership must submit their current semester student timetable to the National Treasurer for verification of status.
All the benefits for Student Membership are the same as for Domestic Membership.

Lifetime Membership
Lifetime dues are 500,000 won.
All the benefits are the same as for Domestic Membership.

International Membership
(For people living outside Korea)
Annual dues are 70,000 won / USD 56
All the benefits are the same as for domestic membership.
The higher price covers international mailing of our publications.

Group Membership (5+ people)
Domestic membership packages including tickets to our national and international conferences
Annual dues vary according to the conference prices each year; click HERE for details and current prices

*Please note: Membership dues and conference fees are non-refundable.

The period of membership is twelve (12) months from the time of application until the last day of the twelfth month. However, applications made from April 1st through the close of on-site registration at the International Conference only run through March 31st of the following year. Renewals normally run for a full twelve months, with this exception. Applications made post-conference run through the last day of the twelfth month.

Note: Membership applications received after March 31 may not be processed in time for the International Conference. After March 31, please apply for membership or renew at the Conference venue via onsite registration to ensure that you receive your membership benefits at the Conference.

Thank you for your interest in Korea TESOL, and we look forward to seeing you at our events.