Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Introduction
The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program provides basic language instruction in one of Canada's official languages to adult immigrants as soon as possible after their arrival in Canada, so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society.
Who qualifies for training?
To be eligible under LINC a person must be: an adult immigrant (older than legal school leaving age); either a permanent resident or a newcomer who has been allowed to remain in Canada, to whom CIC intends to rant permanent resident status and who has not acquired Canadian citizenship.
What is the first step?
Before language training can be provided, individuals must be rated to determine
their level of language proficiency. The Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA) is used for initial assessments. It is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks, a set of task-based level descriptors of English language ability. The CLBA assesses three areas of language ability: listening/speaking, reading and writing. Each of these skill areas has 12 levels of competency called Benchmarks. The CLBA provides an indication of the amount of training which may be required to achieve language competency.
Where can I go?
Ontario
Community Development Council Durham
134 Commercial Avenue
Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H5
(905) 686-2661
www.durhamLINC.ca
YMCA Immigrant Services
22 Grove Street West
Barrie, Ontario L4N 1M7
(705) 726-6421 ext. 264
www.ymcaofbarrie.org/immigrant.htm
Assessment Centre
Centre for Language Training
263 Queen Street, Unit 14
Brampton, Ontario L6W 4K6, Canada
905-595-0722, ext. 4101
www.tcet.com/clba
Grand Erie Learning Alternatives
100 Colborne Street
Brantford, Ontario N3T 6E2
(519) 753-6079
T.R. Leger School of Adult,
Alternative and Continuing Education
2 Belmont Street
Cornwall, Ontario K6H 4Z1
(613) 937-3984
YMCA – Rexdale Youth Resource Centre
1530 Albion Road, Suite 83
Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 1B4
(416) 741-8714
www.ymcatoronto.org
Guelph Multicultural Centre
319 Speedvale Ave. East
Guelph, Ontario N1H 1E4
(519) 836-2222
www.gdmc.org
Settlement and Integration Services Organization (SISO)
360 James Street North
Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1H5
(905) 521-9917
www.siso-ham.org
Kingston-Belleville
c/o 97 Cataraqui Street
Kingston, ON K7K 1Z8
(613) 453-8144
Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA Language Assessment Centre
800 King Street West
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1B6
(519) 579-9622
www.kwymca.org/Contribute/immigrant/program_language.asp
Cross-Cultural Learners Centre
505 Dundas Street East, 2nd floor
London, Ontario N6B 1W4
(519) 432-1133
Assessment Centre
Morningstar Middle School
3131 Morningstar Drive
Malton, Ontario L4T 1X3
(905) 677-0007
Halton Assessment Centre
(Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Georgetown)
100 Elm Drive West
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1L9
(905) 875-3851, ext. 227
Assessment Centre
(Mississauga)
2 Robert Speck Parkway
Suite 800
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1H8, Canada
Telephone: 905-279-0024, ext. 1369
www.tcet.com/clba
Assessment Centre
(Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton & Oakville)
2 Robert Speck Parkway
Suite 800
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1H8, Canada
Telephone: 905-279-0024, ext. 1369
www.tcet.com/clba
3233 Brandon Gate Drive, Unit 6,
Mississauga, Ontario, L4T 3V8, Canada
Telephone: 905-677-0007, press 1
Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic Separate
School Board -- LINC Program
Mississauga, Ontario
(905) 279-6816
YMCA-YWCA Language Assessment and Referral Centre
240 Catherine Street, Suite 308
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2G8
(613) 238-5462
www.ymcaywca.ca/Larc2
New Canadians' Centre - Peterborough
205 Sherbrooke Street, Unit D
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2N2
(705) 743-0882
The Career Foundation
9050 Yonge Street, Suite 318
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 9S6
(905) 707-1555
1 800 477-4217 (toll-free in Ontario)
www.careerfoundation.com
LINC Assessment Centre
143 North Christina Street
Sarnia, Ontario N7V 2A9
(519) 336-5950
YMCA of Niagara
129 Church Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3E2
(289) 213-5311
Email: ymcaofniagara_linc@bellnet.ca
Church of Epiphany
85 Larch Street
Sudbury, Ontario P3E 1E8
(705) 675-8405
Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
17 North Court Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4T4
(807) 345-0551
YMCA LINC Assessment Centre
Central/Main Office
42 Charles Street East, 3rd floor
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1T4
(416) 925-5462 or (416) 925-LINC
www.ymcatoronto.org
YMCA LINC Assessment Centre
North York Office
4580 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M3H 5Y2
(416) 925-5462 or (416) 925-LINC
www.ymcatoronto.org
YMCA LINC Assessment Centre
Scarborough Office
10 Milner Business Court, Suite 600
Toronto, Ontario M1B 3C6
(416) 925-5462 or (416) 925-LINC
www.ymcatoronto.org
YMCA LINC Assessment Centre
Rexdale Office
1530 Albion Road, Suite 83
Toronto, Ontario M9V 1B4
(416) 925-5462 or (416) 925-LINC
www.ymcatoronto.org
English Testing Centre
1410 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 5B2
(519) 253-2724
Additional information
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/wel-22e.asp
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Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
CAPLS and CLC Vote in Favour of Creating One Language Training Association in Canada
Intro to CAPLS
The Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (CAPLS) was formed in December 1997 and has grown from 20 founding schools to over 100 locations from coast-to-coast.
To keep you informed of ESL industry news they have created CAPLS News. This section will be updated on a regular basis, so be sure to come back and find out about the latest developments. Link to CAPLS NEWS:
http://www.capls.com/en/news/index_news.asp
Intro to CLC
The CLC provides official recognition that member programs meet the rigorous standards of the Council and are committed to upholding them. Our quality assurance scheme is very comprehensive and covers the areas of: curriculum, teacher qualifications, student services, student admissions, marketing, promotion, facilities and administration. The Council's standards are internationally recognized.
The purpose of the CLC Standards is to ensure the best interests of students studying or planning to study English and/or French language in Canada.
Adherence to the CLC Standards and Quality Assurance Scheme is a requirement of membership in the Canada Language Council.
If students have concerns with respect to a Member Program and are unable to clarify them at the program level, they may refer the matter to the Canada Language Council.
Link to the CLC
http://www.c-l-c.ca/index.html
Link to the Latest CLC NEWS
CAPLS and CLC Vote in Favour of Creating One Language Training Association in Canada.
http://www.c-l-c.ca/currentnews/MediaRelease.pdf
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
The Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (CAPLS) was formed in December 1997 and has grown from 20 founding schools to over 100 locations from coast-to-coast.
To keep you informed of ESL industry news they have created CAPLS News. This section will be updated on a regular basis, so be sure to come back and find out about the latest developments. Link to CAPLS NEWS:
http://www.capls.com/en/news/index_news.asp
Intro to CLC
The CLC provides official recognition that member programs meet the rigorous standards of the Council and are committed to upholding them. Our quality assurance scheme is very comprehensive and covers the areas of: curriculum, teacher qualifications, student services, student admissions, marketing, promotion, facilities and administration. The Council's standards are internationally recognized.
The purpose of the CLC Standards is to ensure the best interests of students studying or planning to study English and/or French language in Canada.
Adherence to the CLC Standards and Quality Assurance Scheme is a requirement of membership in the Canada Language Council.
If students have concerns with respect to a Member Program and are unable to clarify them at the program level, they may refer the matter to the Canada Language Council.
Link to the CLC
http://www.c-l-c.ca/index.html
Link to the Latest CLC NEWS
CAPLS and CLC Vote in Favour of Creating One Language Training Association in Canada.
http://www.c-l-c.ca/currentnews/MediaRelease.pdf
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Discount Prices for ESL English, TOEFL and Business English
1. FALL Specials for Toronto English School - SAVE 20%
Standard 20 - A course with 20 lessons per week, covering all aspects of the language from pronunciation to grammar and vocabulary to practice in the four skills.
Intensive 30 - Suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country. Students follow a Standard 20 course in the morning, then intensify and consolidate the instruction in the afternoon classes.
Plus Courses - One-to-One classes tailored to your needs, designed to supplement group courses.
Modular Business Course - An afternoon option in the English language Intensive 30 course, covering topics such as Banking and Stock Markets, Marketing and Advertising, Recruitment, Sales and Negotiating.
Study and Work Programme - For the first 4 weeks you study an Intensive 30 course to increase your fluency and build confidence with the language. We then place you in a work experience position closely related to your career interests or educational background, allowing you to gain the skills and confidence to pursue your chosen career.
Cambridge Examination Courses
First Certificate in English (FCE) or Certificate of Advanced English(CAE)
The Cambridge Examinations in English are recognised and highly regarded by English speaking universities and companies. We offer tailored courses to prepare for these examinations.
University Foundation Programme - The course consists of 30 group lessons per week plus two individual lessons.It will focus on the specific and general academic English that each student will require to study at university in an English speaking country.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Preparation - TOEFL is required by non-native speakers of English for admission to universities in the USA and Canada. Preparation for this test is an afternoon option in the Intensive 30 course.
TOEIC Preparation - This test is accepted by thousands of companies as evidence of proficiency in English in a business situation. Preparation for this exam is an afternoon option in the Intensive 30 course.
Executive Courses - One-to-One Individual tuition tailored to your needs. We offer 20, 30, 40 or 50 lessons per week.
Mini Group - Intensive language training for business in a small group. This course can be supplemented with One-to-One lessons.
2. Private Advanced TOEFL Lessons
Writing and Grammar for TOEFL
Reading and listening comprehension for TOEFL
Speaking and conversation skills for TOEFL
Special FALL Prices: $30. per lesson, regular price $40.
3. Private Advanced Business English Lessons
Business English Writing
Reading and listening comprehension for Business
Speaking and conversation skills for Business
Special FALL Prices: $30. per lesson, regular price $40.
4. FREE English Classes with Tefl, Tesl and Celta Student Teachers
We have spots in free evening ESL English classes with student teachers. You must use the ESL in Canada registration form and you must attend 10 classes to complete a section. A deposit is used as a penalty for good attendance. If you attend all the classes - then the deposit is returned and classes are free.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Standard 20 - A course with 20 lessons per week, covering all aspects of the language from pronunciation to grammar and vocabulary to practice in the four skills.
Intensive 30 - Suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country. Students follow a Standard 20 course in the morning, then intensify and consolidate the instruction in the afternoon classes.
Plus Courses - One-to-One classes tailored to your needs, designed to supplement group courses.
Modular Business Course - An afternoon option in the English language Intensive 30 course, covering topics such as Banking and Stock Markets, Marketing and Advertising, Recruitment, Sales and Negotiating.
Study and Work Programme - For the first 4 weeks you study an Intensive 30 course to increase your fluency and build confidence with the language. We then place you in a work experience position closely related to your career interests or educational background, allowing you to gain the skills and confidence to pursue your chosen career.
Cambridge Examination Courses
First Certificate in English (FCE) or Certificate of Advanced English(CAE)
The Cambridge Examinations in English are recognised and highly regarded by English speaking universities and companies. We offer tailored courses to prepare for these examinations.
University Foundation Programme - The course consists of 30 group lessons per week plus two individual lessons.It will focus on the specific and general academic English that each student will require to study at university in an English speaking country.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Preparation - TOEFL is required by non-native speakers of English for admission to universities in the USA and Canada. Preparation for this test is an afternoon option in the Intensive 30 course.
TOEIC Preparation - This test is accepted by thousands of companies as evidence of proficiency in English in a business situation. Preparation for this exam is an afternoon option in the Intensive 30 course.
Executive Courses - One-to-One Individual tuition tailored to your needs. We offer 20, 30, 40 or 50 lessons per week.
Mini Group - Intensive language training for business in a small group. This course can be supplemented with One-to-One lessons.
2. Private Advanced TOEFL Lessons
Writing and Grammar for TOEFL
Reading and listening comprehension for TOEFL
Speaking and conversation skills for TOEFL
Special FALL Prices: $30. per lesson, regular price $40.
3. Private Advanced Business English Lessons
Business English Writing
Reading and listening comprehension for Business
Speaking and conversation skills for Business
Special FALL Prices: $30. per lesson, regular price $40.
4. FREE English Classes with Tefl, Tesl and Celta Student Teachers
We have spots in free evening ESL English classes with student teachers. You must use the ESL in Canada registration form and you must attend 10 classes to complete a section. A deposit is used as a penalty for good attendance. If you attend all the classes - then the deposit is returned and classes are free.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
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