About ICTE Press

Advancing Global Academic Excellence Since 2021

Aims & Scope

Established in 2021 during the global pandemic, ICTE Press is the premier publishing arm of the International Association of TESOL & Education (IATE). We provide a vital platform for educators and researchers to exchange innovative ideas and share transformative experiences in language teaching and education.

Our Philosophy

ICTE Press empowers educators and learners for global impact and continuous innovation. We believe in the power of shared knowledge to reshape pedagogical practices and foster international collaboration.

Our Mission

We disseminate high-quality teaching experiences, classroom research, and innovative practices through journals, conference proceedings, and scholarly books. We bridge the gap between theory and practice across the global educational community.

Our Vision

The ICTE Press envisions a society in which language education and teaching techniques cross boundaries, enabling people to communicate successfully and cultivating a worldwide community of lifelong learners. ICTE Press envisions itself as being a driving force in defining the future of TESOL and education by promoting positive change via innovation, cooperation, and a dedication to excellence.

Meaningful Milestones

19 September 2024

International Journal of AI in Language Education assigned ISSN (3065-0216) by the ISSN National Center for the USA.

16 September 2022

ICTE Conference Proceedings assigned the ISSN (2834-0000) by the ISSN National Centre for the USA.

7 September 2022

Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference assigned the ISSN (2833-6836) by the ISSN National Centre for the USA.

05 August 2022

International Journal of Language Instruction assigned ISSN (2833-230X) by the ISSN National Centre for the USA.

16 December 2021

Catholic Science & Life assigned ISSN (2771-1412) by the ISSN National Centre for the USA.

14 May 2021

International Journal of TESOL & Education assigned ISSN (2768-4563) by the ISSN National Centre for the USA.

Conference History

Our Journey from 2022 to Present

2026

The 6th ICTE

Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH), Vietnam
2025

The 5th ICTE

Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), Hanoi, Vietnam
2024

The 4th ICTE

Van Lang University (VLU), Dang Thuy Tram Campus, HCMC
2022 (Nov)

The 3rd ICTE

Van Lang University (VLU), Nguyen Khac Nhu Campus, HCMC
2022 (July)

The 2nd ICTE

HCMC University of Food Industry (HUFI), HCMC
2022 (Jan)

The 1st ICTE

Van Lang University (VLU), Dang Thuy Tram Campus, HCMC

ICTE Statistics

The statistical development of the ICTE association and conference editions over the years.

The 1st ICTE

Jan 2022
90 Abstracts
112 Authors
8 Countries

Countries: Japan, Australia, Indonesia, China, Thailand, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

The 2nd ICTE

Jun 2022
Collaboration Partner

Collaborative initiative with LTAL-2022 of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of HCMC University of Industry and Trade.

The 3rd ICTE

Dec 2022
95 Abstracts
140 Authors
10 Countries

Key representation: Vietnam (107), Indonesia (14), Malaysia (8), United States (3), Canada (2), Thailand (2), Russia (1), Nepal (1), Japan (1), and China (2).

The 4th ICTE

Aug 2024
121 Abstracts
217 Authors
18 Countries

Countries: Japan, Australia, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia, Nepal, UAE, Hong Kong, USA, Cambodia, France, Taiwan, Rwanda, Spain, and Vietnam.

The 5th ICTE

Aug 2025
184 Abstracts
347 Authors
26 Countries

Countries: UAE, Philippines, Canada, Sri Lanka, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR, Ecuador, Italy, United Kingdom, Greece, India, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Japan, Malaysia, Portugal, Thailand, Egypt, Indonesia, Argentina, Spain, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, China, and Vietnam.

The 6th ICTE

Aug 2026
244 Abstracts
480 Authors
29 Countries

Countries: Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Qatar, United States, Iraq, Philippines, Thailand, Russia, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Sweden, India, Eswatini, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Portugal, Australia, Korea, Vietnam, Nepal, China, Hong Kong (China), Uzbekistan, Canada, Singapore, UAE, and New Zealand.

ICTE Membership Development

The growing reach and global expansion of the ICTE Association membership.

62 Members
17 Countries

In terms of memberships, ICTE 2026 is first receiving membership applications from 62 members coming from 17 different countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Oman, Japan, Mongolia, India, Nepal, Vietnam, the Philippines, Morocco, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and United Arab Emirates.

MoU Signing & Strategic Partnerships

Our Global Collaborative Network

IUH Logo

Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City

University of Da Nang Logo

University of Foreign Language Studies - The University of Danang

Van Lang University Logo

Faculty of Foreign Languages - Van Lang University

Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia - Faculty of Arts and Education

HUIT Logo

Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade

HaUI Logo

Hanoi University of Industry

Binh Duong University Logo

Binh Duong University

VietCALL Logo

VietCALL

AsiaCALL Logo

AsiaCALL

Our Founders

The visionaries behind ICTE Press, dedicated to global academic progress.

Pham Vu Phi Ho
Assoc. Prof. Pham Vu Phi Ho, Ph.D.
Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A prolific researcher with over 70 articles in Scopus/ISI journals and 10 books. Former Vice-President at Van Hien University, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of TESOL & Education and leads multiple high-impact publishing initiatives with Springer and IGI Global.
Andrew Lian
Professor Dr. Andrew Lian
Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Professor Emeritus at the University of Canberra, Andrew is a pioneer of technology-enhanced language learning since the 1970s. His research focuses on rhizomatic approaches to learning and self-organizing environments. He serves as the President of AsiaCALL.
Ania Lian
Dr. Ania Lian
Charles Darwin University, Australia
A Senior Lecturer in Education focusing on inclusive learning environments and learner-centeredness. As Vice-President for Research & Innovation at AsiaCALL and Chief Editor of the AsiaCALL Online Journal, she builds global collaborative networks for inclusive education.