The International League of Esperanto-Speaking Teachers (, ILEI) is a non-governmental organization with the goals of teaching respect for humanity, life and nature and seeking to further mutual understanding among peoples. Advocating the spread of Esperanto language and culture, the NGO publishes books and journals, organizes international conferences and administers examinations worldwide to certify the qualifications of Esperanto teachers.
Specifically, ILEI is a special interest group affiliated with both UNESCO and the Universal Esperanto Association (UEA). It aims to introduce the Esperanto language into schools at all levels; to teach Esperanto across all subject areas and levels; to research and solve pedagogical problems in language education; to publish modern tutorials, magazines, books and pamphlets; to organize international conferences and seminars, etc.; to oversee international exams for certifying individuals' abilities in speaking and teaching Esperanto; to partner with governmental and educational institutions, as well as with other organizations whose goals accord with those of ILEI; and to establish and maintain websites and discussion lists to further these aims.
History Founded in 1949, the first executive council included Violet C. Nixon, (United Kingdom, president), Einar Dahl (Sweden, secretary-treasurer), Jeanne Dedieu (France) and P. Korte (Netherlands).Internacia Ligo de Esperantistaj Instruistoj stariĝis in La Juna Vivo, September 1949 , page 355. Subsequent ILEI presidents have included István Szerdahelyi (1985–1988), Edward Symoens (1988–1991), Stefan MacGill (1991–1993), Duncan Charters (1993–1998), Mauro La Torre (1998–2003), Radojica Petrovic (2003–2009); Stefan MacGill (2009-2013) and Mireille Grosjean (2013-) ILEI Estraro . 2018-2021.
Revues The League edits 2 revues. Both are quarterly and in CMYK color model. Internacia Pedagogia Revuo, international pedagogical revue, is the official organ of the League. This revue has as target audience all teachers, especially language teachers. Juna Amiko, young friend, is a revue for learners and for children, who grow in Esperanto-speaking families, it means they are native speakers. Native Esperanto speakers (Esperanto: denaskuloj or denaskaj esperantistoj) are people who have acquired Esperanto as one of their native languages. From the age of 8 to 10 they can read this newspaper Juna Amiko and discover countries, persons, songs, games and quizzies.
Conferences ILEI holds conferences, usually every year, with particular themes devoted to culture, tourism and linguistic festivals;ILEI conferences (eo) most conferences have been in Europe, though Cuba, South Korea, Australia, Japan and Benin have also hosted conferences.Conferences 1976-2008 (eo)
YearHost cityHost countryTheme2019ČačakLearning in virtual communities2018MadridThe cultural heritage of Esperantoi2017BusanFrom education to respectful tourism2016NyíregyházaNew Ways of Learning2015OstendA great peace after the major wars2014MontevideoLanguage justice in practice: Latin-American experiences and tendencies2013Herzberg-SieberTeaching Esperanto to all generations’’2012Kunming2011Copenhagen2010MatanzasUNESCO's International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures2009KrakówEsperanto pedagogy facing intercultural communication challenges2008Porto-NovoEsperanto teachers for planet Earth2007RanzanWomen in Esperanto culture2006ParmaLanguage rights, language learning, education for all2005Kaunas2004Bratislava2003Örestrand (Höganäs)2002(No meeting held)2001LovranStrengthening Esperanto instruction and intercultural education2000Bouresse1999Karlovy VaryPeace through education1998MontpellierLinguistic instruction, a bridge to the world1997LaraMulticulturalism and language acquisition1996TáborEsperanto learning and self-teaching methods1995Övik (Porvoo)Propaedeutic value of Esperanto1994Gangnam-guAsian contributions to world education and culture1993ValenciaAcademic value of Esperanto teaching1992BratislavaMethodus linguarum novissima1991VossTyresö and Rauma — now what?1990Santa ClaraNational norms and the teaching of Esperanto1989CaerleonMotivation for school teaching of Esperanto1988KerkradeTraditional and modern methods of Esperanto instruction1987ŁódźPedagogic, didactic and linguistic policies to Esperanto1986Louvain-la-NeuvePeace1985KungälvEnglish, yes; Esperanto, yes; languages as partners1984Škofja LokaEsperanto and foreign-language instruction1983SintraEthnic minorities and Esperanto1982SeianoThe liberating principle of Esperanto in education1981GödöllőSocial and linguistic role of Esperanto for education1980CottoneraEsperanto as a bridge to international understanding1979LocarnoChildren and language1978GoriziaPerspectives on teaching1977LuxembourgCultural value of Esperanto1976San MarinoNot races, but children live in the world
References
External links Official website of ILEI Edukado.net - For teachers and students of Esperanto lernu! - multilingual site for learning Esperanto