Searching for English As A Second Language

Assist people within the community who are in need of assistance to learn to read and write in the English Language

• Literacy Basic and Essential Skills Training
• Preparation for the Prior Learning Assessment (Pre-PLAR) and General Educational Development(GED)
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Citizenship classes as needed
• Immigrant Employment Preparation / Pre Employment Program
• Diversity /Intercultural Competancy Training
• Newcomer Resource Centre
• Other language classes as needed
• Immigrant Settlement Services - includes needs and eligibility assessments, pre and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services

A computer lab with literacy and numeracy programs and on-site child care is available on site.

​LINC( English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and CLIC( Cours de langue française pour les immigrants au Canada)

The LINC program helps you develop your English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) while familiarizing yourself with Canadian workplace and culture requirements. Levels 0 to 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmarks are offered. The objective is to be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.).

The course is offered during the day from Monday to Thursday.

The CLIC program consists of French courses based on the Canada Language Benchmarks. The objective is to be able to communicate in French both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.), using practical tasks as a starting point.

CLIC adapté and LINC adapté courses' are also offered online to those who are unable to join classes due to circumstances such as geographic location, employment or family obligations.

The Language Assessment and Resource Centre

• Is the designated CLARS (Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral System) centre for Windsor, Leamington and Chatham-Kent.
• Assists clients in addressing their language needs by assessing their language skills.

Assessments

• Based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks and involve speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Assessments can take up to more than three hours

After the Assessment

• Results of the assessment will be explained.
• Options for language training within the region will be discussed including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada(LINC), Enhanced Language Training (ELT) and/or English as a Second Language(ESL)

Courses to improve on English language

Orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community

Orientation Services
Provides settlement assistance to New Canadians in need of housing, translation, employment, immigration services and more

• Referrals to language training, employment services and other community services
• information workshops and other topics provided regularly
• referral to job search and employment counseling
• assistance to access a range of settlement services

Welcoming Communities
Cultural competency training for employers and other interested groups, and Citizenship Training Classes.

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Provides language training at no cost to eligible adult learners

• tutoring services available
• child care and transportation available if eligible
• provides language certificate to qualified individuals eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship

Orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community

Orientation Services
Provides settlement assistance to New Canadians in need of housing, translation, employment, immigration services and more

• Referrals to language training, employment services and other community services
• information workshops and other topics provided regularly
• referral to job search and employment counseling
• assistance to access a range of settlement services

Welcoming Communities
Cultural competency training for employers and other interested groups, and Citizenship Training Classes.

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Provides language training at no cost to eligible adult learners

• tutoring services available
• child care and transportation available if eligible
• provides language certificate to qualified individuals eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship

​LINC( English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and CLIC( Cours de langue française pour les immigrants au Canada)

The LINC program helps you develop your English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) while familiarizing yourself with Canadian workplace and culture requirements. Levels 0 to 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmarks are offered. The objective is to be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.).

The course is offered during the day from Monday to Thursday.

The CLIC program consists of French courses based on the Canada Language Benchmarks. The objective is to be able to communicate in French both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.), using practical tasks as a starting point.

CLIC adapté and LINC adapté courses' are also offered online to those who are unable to join classes due to circumstances such as geographic location, employment or family obligations.

Various social and educational programs offered for the summer months, including:

• computer and workplace skills training
• Ready to Work program
• Computers for youth
• Connecting newcomer youth

COVID-19: Open. All classes will be delivered online. To access, please call: 519-645-7553 x 1000.
LINC Assessment Centre -- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) -- assessment of English language skills for settlement-based language training program * referral to community-based organization LINC programs for English as a second Language (ESL) classes * information and referral on settlement needs * funded by Canada Citizenship and Immigration

ESL offers English Program Literacy and Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 classes. Skills learned will include: listening and speaking skills, reading skills, writing skills, computer skills leading to: High School Credit Courses, better employment opportunities, upgrading professional and trade courses, IELTS and other professional exams* Day and Evening Classes available

Orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community

Orientation Services
Provides settlement assistance to New Canadians in need of housing, translation, employment, immigration services and more

• Referrals to language training, employment services and other community services
• information workshops and other topics provided regularly
• referral to job search and employment counseling
• assistance to access a range of settlement services

Welcoming Communities
Cultural competency training for employers and other interested groups, and Citizenship Training Classes.

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Provides language training at no cost to eligible adult learners

• tutoring services available
• child care and transportation available if eligible
• provides language certificate to qualified individuals eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship

LINC -- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs helps to learn the English language skills that are essential to social, economic, and cultural integration into Canadian society.

Workplace language and skill training program (ELT - Enhanced Language Training/IWORK - Immigrants With Occupation Related Knowlegde) is designed to equip newcomers/immigrants to Canada with the necessary skills to find and keep a job in Canada.

• 6 week part-time in-class training courses targeting various skill and occupation specific areas
• Work placements with local employers
• One-on-one employment coaching and access to a variety of employment supports and community resources
• Free childcare is available for children 3 months to 6 years of age during the day and 2.5 to 12 years of age in the evening
• Transportation assistance is available for eligible clients

LINC -- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs helps to learn the English language skills that are essential to social, economic, and cultural integration into Canadian society.

• each level focuses on providing language instruction in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing
• class instruction is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks
• literacy to CLB Level 6
• childcare for Newcomer Children and transportation assistance available for eligible clients

Enhanced Language Training (ELT)

• workplace language training to internationally trained and/or newcomers and immigrants with related experience
• training and work-related terminology to assist with finding employment to match skills and qualifications

​LINC( English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and CLIC( Cours de langue française pour les immigrants au Canada)

The LINC program helps you develop your English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) while familiarizing yourself with Canadian workplace and culture requirements. Levels 0 to 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmarks are offered. The objective is to be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.).

The course is offered during the day from Monday to Thursday.

The CLIC program consists of French courses based on the Canada Language Benchmarks. The objective is to be able to communicate in French both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.), using practical tasks as a starting point.

CLIC adapté and LINC adapté courses' are also offered online to those who are unable to join classes due to circumstances such as geographic location, employment or family obligations.

The Language Assessment and Resource Centre

• Is the designated CLARS (Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral System) centre for Windsor, Leamington and Chatham-Kent.
• Assists clients in addressing their language needs by assessing their language skills.

Assessments

• Based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks and involve speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Assessments can take up to more than three hours

After the Assessment

• Results of the assessment will be explained.
• Options for language training within the region will be discussed including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada(LINC), Enhanced Language Training (ELT) and/or English as a Second Language(ESL)

English as a second language program for adult newcomers who are permanent residents and convention refugees. LSP teaches listening, speaking, reading and writing based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks.

• Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) - offered to parents enrolled in the program

Courses to improve on English language

LINC -- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs helps to learn the English language skills that are essential to social, economic, and cultural integration into Canadian society.

Free upgrading for adults who want to improve literacy, math, and/or computer skills * provides support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan * flexible attendance options and learners can start any time during the school year * Classes in London, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Strathroy, Parkhill, and online night school. Upgrading classes assist with

• preparing for secondary credit or post-secondary education
• preparing to write the GED test
• preparing for the PSW (Personal Support Worker) program
• preparing for apprenticeship and/or employment
• digital technology skills upgrade
• lifelong learning, and
• building confidence

Offers basic financial assistance to eligible community residents requiring basic needs and shelter

Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card

Other services include:

• Community Start-Up Benefit - Help with housing or moving costs * covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• Employment Start-Up Benefit - Covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• Families with Children - Newborn child allowance, back to school allowance for dependent children, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children
• Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness or caring for preschool children
• Community Participation - Volunteer placements
• Job Search Programs - Based on skills, experience and circumstances
• Employment Placement - Job matching service
• Basic Education - Basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, literacy and basic skills
• Job Skills Training - Development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training
• Supports to Self-Employment - Referrals to self-employment programs
• Discretionary Benefits - May include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials

Programs may vary by city or municipality and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment