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Free English classes for permanent residents and convention refugees as part of the Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) program funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

• Students can study on a full-time or part-time basis
  
• Free day care is available
  

English as a Second Language classes

Free English classes for permanent residents and convention refugees as part of the Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC)

• Students can study on a full-time or part-time basis
  
• Free day care is available
  

Provide settlement and employment services to assist immigrant and refugees

• Cultural Diversity Program
• Language Interpretation
• English Language Assessment and Referral Services
• Settlement Services
• Employment Resource Centre
• Language Interpretation
• English Language Assessment and Referral Centre

Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre

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

Online English Conversation Circles * learn English and make new friendships

Free English classes for permanent residents and convention refugees as part of the Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) program funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

• Students can study on a full-time or part-time basis
  
• Free day care is available
  

Free English classes for permanent residents and convention refugees as part of the Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) program funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

• Students can study on a full-time or part-time basis
  
• Free day care is available
  

English as a Second Language classes

A school which offers English Language Instruction to Newcomers to Canada (the LINC program).

Free English classes for permanent residents and convention refugees as part of the Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC)

• Students can study on a full-time or part-time basis
  
• Free day care is available
  

Renison ELI offers a variety of English as a second language (ESL) programs and courses to help students succeed in reading, writing, listening and speaking in English.

Online English Conversation Circles * learn English and make new friendships

Conducts IELTS Tests. (International English Language Testing System

Provide settlement and employment services to assist immigrant and refugees

• Cultural Diversity Program
• Language Interpretation
• English Language Assessment and Referral Services
• Settlement Services
• Employment Resource Centre
• Language Interpretation
• English Language Assessment and Referral Centre

Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre

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

English as a Second Language classes

The Online Conversation Circles have been developed for Newcomers to learn and practice their conversation skills in English or French, make new friendships, and build confidence.

This program provides:

• A way to stay connected and practice English or French from home
• An opportunity to make new friendships
• A space to learn about community resources

Online English Conversation Circles * learn English and make new friendships

Free English classes for permanent residents and convention refugees as part of the Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC)

• Students can study on a full-time or part-time basis
  
• Free day care is available
  

Services include:

• settlement counselling and orientation:
• information and referral
• assistance with government benefits application
• assessment of English language skills
• referral to English language instruction

Settlement Services -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community. Needs and eligibility assessments, post-arrival information and referral to job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement and community services.

Settlement Workers in Schools Program (SWIS) -- provides settlement support to newcomer families in schools during the school year (Sep-Jun). Settlement workers connect with newcomer students and families. One-on-one and group settings. Provide settlement-related information for successful integration * services are available to all UGDSB and WCDSB schools.

Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Services (CLARS) -- Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT).

Translation and Interpretation Program Services (TIPS) -- services for individuals and organizations

Employment Counselling Services -- assistance with resumés and job search, employment training including Canadian workplace culture, computer skills, and worker health and safety information.

Programs and Groups:

• income tax clinics, income tax information sessions
• Orientation to Ontario Workshop
• English conversation circles
• one-on-one conversation practice
• Women's Group
• Seniors' groups

Information Sessions -- available monthly on a variety of topics, visit calendar for details.

Commissioner of Oaths

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Temporary income and employment assistance for low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. Requires a financial assessment to determine eligibility for services.

Employment Supports and Benefits

• caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
• participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
• employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job

Additional employment supports include:

• basic educational upgrading
• English as a second language training
• job specific skills training
• job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
• access to volunteer and employment placements

Discretionary Benefits for recipients of Ontario Works assistance, or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance.

Other programs include:

• Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
• Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
• Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
• services for empoyers

COVID-19 Update: In-person classes may be changed to online classes if directed to do so by provincial government; class times and locations are subject to change. Please see website for information.

English language day and evening classes for adults:

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Speciality classes (schedule varies, call for information):

• academic test preparation
• preparation for IELTS and TOEFL class
• citizenship class
• may offer other classes related to spoken and written English language development and skills training

Childminding program for some LINC classes:

• free childminding for children of permanent residents and Convention refugees
• contact St George's Centre for details

ESL Summer School for students in Grades 7, 8 and Grades 9-12:

• three weeks duration in July
• apply through elementary or secondary school

Note: Start dates for all day classes, night classes and Sat classes depend on enrollment numbers

Serves international students, new immigrants and refugees. Support services include:

• adaptation issues, housing needs, academic concerns, financial difficulties, faculty-student issues (grad students), personal support

Programs include:

• LINK Program matches new International Students with Guelph students for their first semester to help orient them to life on campus and in the new community
• Conversation Partners matches fluent English speakers with undergraduate and graduate English language learners to practice conversational English
• International Student Connections is a series of programs and events for international students to foster community, develop skill-building, and provide international student-specific information

Spiritual services and programs for members ; community programs.

Programs include:

• Parents and Tots program
• newcomers program
• youth and young adults ministries
• dental clinic (run by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, in Jun)
• Skills Upgrading Program (through Employment Ontario and Upper Grand District School Board)

Alternative learning program for secondary students

This program may meet the needs of the following type of student:

• a desire to continue education
• at risk of dropping out of school
• attendance concerns at mainstream school
• require a non-traditional learning environment
• may experience difficulty getting along with others
• experiencing anxiety or mental health issues
• dealing with complex issues beyond school which impact learning
• all possibilities exhausted at the local school

English speaking skills group for newcomers to Canada. Meet new friends, learn about library services, talk about your community, culture and customs.

• program is run in conjunction with the Brantford Public Library