Annual General Meeting
The English UK Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held annually in May. Our 2026 AGM will take place from 12:00 on Thursday 21 May, as part of our annual Members' Conference held at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and online.
What happens at the AGM?
At the AGM members:
- adopt the annual reports and financial statements
- receive the Ombudsman's annual report
- vote on any proposed changes to the association's governing documents (including the Articles of Association)
- consider conference motions and special resolutions submitted by members
- consider nominations for honorary members
- receive the results of the board election (in an election year)
- discuss other matters affecting the organisation as a whole
During the meeting, members are encouraged to vote on items on the agenda and to ask questions.
2026 meeting agenda and papers
Responding to challenges: proposals from the Board of Trustees
We know our sector is facing significant challenges right now, but we also see clear opportunities for growth.
After a slower post-pandemic recovery in some markets, the sector is experiencing flat demand, unexpected centre closures and ongoing uncertainty. At the same time, as some of our competitors face their own difficulties, there are real opportunities to grow market share in key global markets, particularly in Latin America and Asia. The introduction of the Youth Experience Scheme, the return of Erasmus+, and our role in supporting the delivery of the UK Government's International Education Strategy all offer renewed potential for growth.
As the sector evolves, English UK must evolve too, strengthening our role as the champion of UK ELT and making sure our community is well placed for what comes next.
Against this backdrop, we will launch English UK's 2026 - 2030 strategy at the conference. Members are being asked to consider four special resolutions and two conference motions.
Special resolutions propose changes to the association's rule book. Conference motions are non-binding and provide an opportunity for discussion, helping to guide
the association's leadership.
To request documents from previous AGMs please email the membership team.
