Dear TIRF Supporters & Trustees, As I reflect on the successful conclusion of the AI for English Language Education International Summit 2026 (AI4ELE 2026), held October 24–25 in Zhuhai, China, I am filled with appreciation for the meaningful conversations, thoughtful exchanges, and collaborative spirit that characterized this important gathering. Jointly

TIRF is pleased to announce a new partnership with the European Association for Language Testing and Assessment (EALTA), bringing together two international organizations with shared interests in research, language education, and assessment. The partnership has been formalized through a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) and creates a framework for the organizations

How is generative AI changing the ways we assess language ability—and what do these changes mean for learners? Join us for the inaugural webinar in the TIRF DDG Fellows Research Spotlight series, a new initiative highlighting timely research conducted by recipients of TIRF’s Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDGs). The session will

A TIRF Perspective on using artificial intelligence to strengthen language assessment while protecting validity, fairness, and public trust Editor’s note: TIRF Perspectives is a new publications activity from TIRF. It profiles recent research and developments in English Language Teaching (ELT) in a practical and accessible format. TIRF Perspectives is aimed