
Eight countries from around the world participated in IALS in 1994.
Those countries are:
| Canada | The Netherlands | Switzerland |
| Germany | Poland | United States |
| Ireland | Sweden |
In 1996 five additional countries or territories participated in IALS.
Those countries are:
| Australia | Great Britain | Northern Ireland |
| Belgium (Flemish) | New Zealand |
Finally, in 1998 nine additional countries or regions participated in IALS.
Those countries are:
| Chile | Finland | Norway |
| Czech Republic | Hungary | Slovenia |
| Denmark | Italy | Switzerland (Italian-speaking region) |