Adult English as a Second Language

• ​If you are interested in learning or improving your English and wish to join a FREE English class, you must first have your language skills tested.
• A certified Canadian Language Benchmark assessor will test your English skills.
• The assessment is valid for one year and is accepted in all LINC and ESL.
• If you are a Permanent Resident, Refugee Claimant or a Canadian Citizen, please call 1-855-330-8655 for a free language assessment from the Language Assessment Centre - www.achev.ca - ysla@achev.ca
• A valid immigration document must be presented at your testing such as a PR Card, Canadian Citizenship Card, Passport or a Refugee Claimant document.

Citizenship Preparation

Course Dates and Times

We are currently not offering citizenship preparation classes.

Course Information

This class provides learners an opportunity to prepare for the Canadian citizenship test. Using Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, a study guide written for the citizenship test, students will learn about how the government works, Canada’s symbols and regions and all content necessary to prepare for the citizenship test. A minimum benchmark 4 in both listening and speaking is recommended for this course. All resources will be provided.

Course Locations

Oshawa

Pickering

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Daytime Classes

Oshawa

In-class days and times:

• ​Monday to Friday
  8:45 am - 11:30 am
  or
  12:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Pickering

In-class days and times:

• ​Monday to Friday
  8:45 am - 11:30 am
  or
  12:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Night School (currently running online only)

Online Only

Night School classes are delivered remotely, live and in real-time with an instructor using various online learning resources. Students will need an internet connection and computer (laptop or desktop). You may not join using a cell phone or tablet.

You must be currently living in Ontario in order to be eligible for Online Classes.

Program Locations

Oshawa

Pickering

An eligible learner is an adult immigrant (born outside of Canada) currently residing in Ontario:

• Whose first language is not English; and,
• Who is eighteen years old

AND

• Is one of the following;
• a naturalized Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or a Refugee Claimant; or
• Approved as a permanent resident, or their dependent, but who has not yet been processed to receive permanent resident status (e.g., individuals approved under the Ontario immigrant Provincial Nominee program or the Canadian Experience Class); or
• admitted under a federal caregiver program with a pathway to permanent residency.

Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)

Childcare

Care for children is offered to eligible newcomers at no cost to the client as it is funded by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). This is currently only being offered in Oshawa.

While you are studying in your LINC class, professionally trained workers will be supervising your child/children. These are certified child care providers, who have had schooling, background checks and have been trained to provide your children with a positive educational experience. Registered children will enjoy a variety of activities that will benefit their social, physical, and academic skills.

For more information, please call (905) 440-4489 (Oshawa)

Daytime Classes

Oshawa

In-class days and times:

• ​Monday to Friday
  8:45 am - 11:30 am
  12:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Pickering​

In-class days and times:

• ​Monday to Friday
  ​8:45 am - 11:30 am
  or
  12:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Locations

Oshawa

Pickering

Night School

Online Only

Registration is currently open for online night Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm September to May.

Night School classes are delivered remotely, live and in real-time with an instructor using various online learning resources. Students will need an internet connection and computer or tablet. You may not join using a cell phone.

You must be currently living in Ontario in order to be eligible for Online Classes.

Program Information

LINC classes offer a broad range of activities to improve the learners’ skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing for everyday living. We offer free, morning, afternoon, and/or evening language instruction classes for eligible adult immigrants. The learner will be introduced to vocabulary needed to practice and perform everyday tasks. English grammar will be taught according to the learner's language benchmarks. Learners will have an opportunity to learn English in the classroom and in the computer lab.
Classes are available in both our Oshawa and Pickering locations and have continuous enrolment so you can start any time. Eligible adults may qualify for free child care while attending LINC classes in Oshawa only.

Summer ESL Classes

Childcare

Childcare is not available for summer programs.

Course Information

ESL Summer Class is not being offered this year (2025)

Eligibility

An eligible learner is an adult immigrant (born outside of Canada) currently residing in Ontario:

• Whose first language is not English; and,
• Who is eighteen years old

AND

• Is one of the following;
• a naturalized Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or a Refugee Claimant; or
• Approved as a permanent resident, or their dependent, but who has not yet been processed to receive permanent resident status (e.g., individuals approved under the Ontario immigrant Provincial Nominee program or the Canadian Experience Class); or
• admitted under a federal caregiver program with a pathway to permanent residency.

Fees

There is no fee for summer classes.

Program Dates and Times

Is not being offered this year Summer 2025.

Program Location

Online Only. Cellphones are not permitted.

Registration