ELLSA began in 2013 with a group of teachers at NIST International School in Thailand with the goal of providing current and innovative professional learning for EAL professionals in Asia. The ELLSA conferences have created a network of teachers in the Asia region who share passion for our mission: to promote and support best practice in English language teaching and learning for students in International schools in Asia.

Past ELLSA Conference hosts:

2013 -NIST International School - Thailand 
2015 - NIST International School - Thailand
2016 - Bangkok Patana International School - Thailand 
2017 - Saigon South International School - Vietnam
2018 - United World College of South East Asia - Singapore
2019 - Ruamrudee International School - Thailand