On 14 October 2025, at the International Hotel Tashkent (Azimut Grand Hotel), the Uzbekistan Teachers of English Association (UzTEA) proudly hosted the TOEFL Educators Forum & MatchED Expo 2025 — a national platform uniting expert, government representatives, and leading educators to explore the latest trends, tools, and success strategies in English proficiency assessment. Centered on the forum theme, “Perspectives on English Proficiency Assessment,” the event addressed one of the most critical priorities in modern education: aligning teaching, assessment, and learner outcomes with international standards.
The Forum featured engaging sessions and workshops delivered by a diverse group of national and international speakers, including Anna Gutkowska, Darya Nelidova, Barno Mukimova, Shokhrukh Olimov, and Dilmurod Sharifov. The workshops generated a renewed sense of creativity and confidence, particularly among early-career and young educators. As many participants noted, the energy of the sessions reinforced a simple truth:
great teaching begins with curiosity, courage, and care — qualities that truly shape the next generation of learners.
The TOEFL Educators Forum is a joint initiative built on strong collaboration between key education stakeholders. The 2025 edition was organized in partnership with: ETS (Educational Testing Service), UzTEA, TopScore - Test Center andGlobalPass. Together, these partners ensured a program that balanced international expertise with local educational needs.
Beyond assessment, the Forum expanded its scope to global education opportunities. Participants benefited from seminars led by NYU Abu Dhabi, SAT Makon, and Erasmus+ Uzbekistan, which explored:
International study and exchange pathways
Scholarship preparation and application strategies
Standardized testing success and academic readiness
These sessions equipped both educators and students with practical knowledge to support international academic mobility and long-term career planning.
A key highlight of the Forum was the discussion of UzTEA’s expanding strategic partnerships. Through collaboration with GlobalPass, new academic programs and services will soon be available for teachers, including consultation support for visa processes and academic mobility planning. Equally important was UzTEA’s cooperation with TopScore, focused on advancing teacher assessment and professional excellence. This partnership will soon introduce:
TOEFL Teacher Trainer certifications
Exclusive promotional codes for future TOEFL exams
New professional development pathways for educators nationwide
These initiatives mark a significant step toward systematic teacher upskilling aligned with international benchmarks.
All the success of the Forum would not have been possible without the dedication of volunteer students from “Millat Umidi” University and the WeTEACH project. Their teamwork, professionalism, and enthusiasm played a vital role in delivering a smooth and welcoming experience for all participants. UzTEA extends sincere appreciation to every volunteer whose time and belief brought the Forum to life.
As we look ahead, UzTEA proudly moves toward celebrating 30 years of teacher leadership in 2026, and toward many more stories of collaboration, innovation, and impact yet to come.
For more information about the Forum, visit toeflforum.uz.