30th NELTA International Conference 2026
The Nepal English Language Teachers' Association (NELTA) is set to organize its 30th International Teachers’ Conference in the capital on January 30 and 31, 2026.
During a press meet held on January 28 , NELTA President Professor Dr. Laxman Gyawali provided details on the upcoming flagship event. He noted that while the conference is traditionally a three-day affair, it has been shortened to two days this year. This adjustment comes in response to the political climate surrounding the House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21.
The upcoming election initially cast a shadow of uncertainty over the event. However, NELTA leadership emphasized the importance of maintaining their professional legacy.
NELTA Second Vice President Dr. Bhim Gautam said that this time, only around 800 teachers and scholars from 15 countries will participate. According to him, around 1,000 people from 20 countries took part in the conference in the last year.
Key Details:
- Deadline for Proposal Submission: 22 November, 2025
- Proposal acceptance/rejection notice: December 17, 2025
- Confirmation via Registration: January 15, 2026
- Link for Registration: https://forms.gle/eM2kKRpUgFxLUvv87
- Expected Attendance: Approximately 800 teachers and scholars.
- International Presence: Participants will represent 15 different countries (down from 20 countries last year).
- Gen Z Engagement: In a nod to the Gen Z movement, the 30th edition will feature over 20 young individuals serving as rapporteurs.
Theme:
ELT for NextGen: Teaching for People, Planet, and Peace
Sub-Themes:
- Arts and Literature in Language Classrooms
- Environmental Literacy in ELT
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Classrooms
- Digital Literacies and AI Integration in ELT
- Eco-critical Approaches to Language Teaching
- ELT Projects and Sustainability Goals
- English Medium Instruction (EMI) in Multilingual Contexts
- Greening the English Classroom: Eco-ELT in Practice
- Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in ELT Materials
- Language Pedagogy for Social Harmony
- Wellbeing, Teacher Identity and Professional Development
- Sound, Symbol and Quantum in ELT
- Storytelling and Digital Narratives
- Success Stories of English Teachers
- Voices of Learners: Co-constructing the ELT of Tomorrow
Registration fees
| Type | Early Bird Till Jan. 15, 2026 | On the Spot |
| NELTA Members | NPR 4000 | NPR 4500 |
| Non Members (Nepalese) | NPR 4500 | NPR 5000 |
| Nepalese Students with valid ID card (upto first Master's Degree) *Students pursuing double Master’s Degrees/M.Phil. Degree/PhD are not eligible for discount rate. | NPR 3000 | NPR 3000 |
| SAARC Citizens | $ 80 | $ 80 |
| Expats Working in SAARC | $ 120 | $ 120 |
| Outside from SAARC | $ 200 | $ 200 |
NB: Registration fees are applicable for both presenters and participants. Presenters need to register early bird for confirmation of their presentation.
Venue: Galaxy Public School, Kathmandu, Nepal
For proposal submission guidelines, visit HERE.