Join KATE
Why You Need to Join KATE
KATE is the leading academic association of English Education in Korea interested in research and practice in Teaching English as a Foreign Language or an Additional Language.
It is also the most prestigious academic society in English education in Korea. If you join KATE, you will enjoy many benefits both academically and socially.
As a member, you will receive the following publications
- ENGLISH TEACHING (영어교육) - The KATE's journal, which was rated "A" by Korea Research Foundation
- KATE FORUM - A newsletter-type publication issued three times a year, carrying short research reports, feature articles, book reviews, details of conferences, association news etc.
As a member, you will also have the following opportunities
- The opportunity to attend and present a paper at the KATE's annual international conferences.
- The opportunity to join Special Interest Groups (SIG) and participate in their workshops.
- The opportunity to meet with people in English education profession, especially national and international scholars, and build friendships with them.
- The opportunity to receive an annual outstanding paper award if your article published in English Teaching is selected by the Editorial Board.
Membership Rates
KATE has two membership categories: regular membership and library/institution membership.
The regular membership is open to specialists in teaching English, such as teachers, teacher trainers, researchers, and administrators. Libraries, publishing companies,
and other institutionsconstitute the library/institution members.
The annual membership fee is 30,000 won for regular membership and 100,000 won for library/institution membership.
However, please be advised that, if you join KATE for the first time,there is an additional initiation (admission) fee of 30,000 won.
(Overseas members fees are $50.00 for initiation fee and $50.00 for annual fee, due to the overseas postage charge.)
| Individual Membership (개인회원) | 30,000 won |
|---|---|
| Library/Institution Membership (도서관 및 기관회원) | 100,000 won |
| Admission Fee (가입비) (if you join KATE for the first time) | 30,000 won |
| Lifetime Membership (평생회원) | 400,000 won |
* Overseas members fees are $50.00 for initiation fee and $50.00 for annual fee, due to the overseas postage charge.
Send your fee to KATE (한국영어교육학회) at the following account
KATE bank account : 사단법인 한국영어교육학회
신한은행(Shinhan Bank) 100-033-113817
For more information on membership application,
please contact Treasurer for Membership Management Chaeeun Kim (kate_treasurer@naver.com).
Renewal of the Membership
Individual membership (개인회원) : 30,000 won (year)
Library/institution membership (도서관 및 기관회원) : 100,000 won (year)
KATE bank account : 사단법인 한국영어교육학회
신한은행(Shinhan Bank) 100-033-113817
