Searching for French As A Second Language

Provides newcomers with an array of settlement services which include:

• A comprehensive library of multilingual printed resources
• Information on housing, education, health care, employment and employment preparation skills
• Assistance in filling out government forms
• Referrals to community services
• A calendar of settlement events and workshop series
• Coffee Talk, an informal English conversation group

Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre

• Provides eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English and French language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)

Provides information on educational institutions and programs such as:

• Colleges and universities
• School boards
• Continuing education
• Alternative education (correspondence, etc)
• Special education

Offers French language classes, based on instructor availability and student interest