Searching for English As A Second Language

COVID19 -- contact location for COVID service updates


Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training and career orientation in finance and accounting

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv [York Region] -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Attendees may qualify for bus fare, or childminding during class

Settlement Services

• orientation, assistance with documentation, interpretation and translation
• information and referral -- employment, housing, health, legal
• crisis intervention and supportive counselling

COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information



One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers

Settlement and Integration Services

• needs assessment and Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
• youth, women and older adults programs and services

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Financial Professionals -- 13 week sector specific language training and career orientation

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

English as a Second Language -- adult English for life and work in Canada, part time or full time options

Employment Supports

• needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
• pre-employment workshops, job search assistance with resumes, cover letters, job search tips and interview coaching
• information on accreditation and qualifications
• Job Search Workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information

Transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals

Other Services

• appointments with York Regional Police
• assistance to find or maintain housing, eviction prevention, Tuesdays, in partnership with The Housing Help Centre (see separate entry)

Managed by a partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada

Markham Chinese Seniors Association including

• recreation and English as a Second language classes
• Chinese Canadian Sports and Recreation Club of Markham
• Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Markham
• Markham Chinese Cultural Centre

COVID19 -- contact location directly for COVID service updates


Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals in Health Care -- sector specific language training and career orientation

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

Attendees may qualify for bus fare, or childminding during class

Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies

COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information



One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers

Settlement and Integration Services

• needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Enhanced Language Training -- 13 week, sector specific language training and career orientation

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

English as a Second Language -- adult English for life and work in Canada, part time and full time options

Employment Supports

• pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
• SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Action plan, Resources) -- Office Administration Employment Training- help low and moderate income earning immigrant women to enter the job market, especially in office/administrative work
  • 6 weeks of virtual training on developing computer skills/ job search strategies/soft skills
  • one-on-one job search coaching
  • 4 weeks placement with potential employers
  • connection to employment opportunities
  • call to arrange intake interview and pre-screening assessment
• individual action plan with one to one coaching
• Job search workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information

Transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals

Other services

• youth workshops, homework club
• parenting workshops
• seniors' social club, wellness group

Partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada

One-stop service to guide and support immigrant women, children (6-12 years), youth (13-24 years) and seniors from diverse backgrounds as they integrate into Canada

Settlement and Integration Services

• needs assessment, information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Centre for Achēv -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Enhanced Language Training -- 13 week, sector specific language training and career orientation

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

English as a Second Language -- adult English for life and work in Canada, part time and full time options

Employment Supports

• pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
• SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Action plan, Resources) -- Office Administration Employment Training- help low and moderate income earning immigrant women to enter the job market, especially in office/administrative work including
  • 6 weeks of virtual training on developing computer skills/ job search strategies/soft skills
  • 2 weeks one-on-one job search coaching
  • 4 weeks placement with potential employers
• connection to employment opportunities
• call to arrange intake interview and pre-screening assessment
• individual action plan with one to one coaching
• job search workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information

Transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals

Other services

• youth workshops, homework club
• parenting workshops
• seniors' social club, wellness group

Partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada

COVID19 -- all locations now open to the public, and services are now available in-person, via telephone, email and other online tools


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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada

Settlement Services

• orientation and cultural transition counselling services
• information and referral
• translation and interpretation
  • on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation

Language and Skills Training

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry, childminding for eligible attendees, full-time, part-time and evening classes

Community Services

• programs for youth, seniors, and women
• EarlyON parenting program
• recreation activities, workshops and seminars, volunteer training program, and heritage program for children
• seasonal income tax clinic

Drop-in Lounge with

• recreational activities
• computer lab
• audio/visual Studio
• full kitchen
• job board
• room rentals

Settlement Services

• one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone

English Language and Education

• conversation circle
• conversation group for beginner French
• homework club tutoring grades 9-12
• reading and writing clubs
• high school student English writing workshops

Pre-Employment and Education Help

• job search workshops
• resume and cover letter writing
• university and college preparation

Leadership and Life Skills Training

• Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
• March break and summer camps

Volunteering

• iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities

Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to English language government-funded programs

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
• LINC Home Study
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• French as a Second Language (FSL) programs
• Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
• Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)
• Specialized Language Training (SLT)

COVID19 -- all locations now open to the public, and services are now available in-person, via telephone, email and other online tools

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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada

Settlement Services

• orientation and cultural transition counselling services
• information and referral
• translation and interpretation
  • on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation

Language and Skills Training

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry, part-time and evening classes

Classes for English as a Second Language, and computer skills

COVID19 -- all offices are open for appointments; services are offered remotely over the phone, zoom, email

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Settlement Services

• assessment and referral
• supportive counselling for youth, families and women
• educational counselling
• Commissioner of Oath services
• sessions on topics such as housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, citizenship, professional licensing and job search

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

• childminding for preschool children while parents attend classes

Seniors Organized and Supported Program (NHSP)

• increases social participation and inclusion of seniors in their communities
• activities led by seniors' leadership groups brought together from the local community
• activities include physical and mental wellness sessions such as yoga, meditation, Share Your Talents, gardening, painting and community exploration trips

Multi-service agency

• settlement services including permanent residency and citizenship assistance, government housing services
• ESL Classes
• family and individual counselling
• employment services
• recreation and social activities including trips, festivals, Farsi classes, Seniors day for Farsi-speaking seniors, music lessons, computer classes, cultural events

English as a Second Language classes offered in person and online

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English as a Second Language classes

English as a Second Language (ESL) for Health Care Professionals -- 10 week sector specific language training for health care professionals

• CPR and first aid training
• hospital workplace training
• job search strategies
• resume and interview preparation
• partnership with Toronto East General Hospital

COVID-19 -- open for virtual classes only

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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

• also English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) classes

Full and part time diploma, certificate and degree programs

• programs for internationally trained professionals
• continuing education
• distance learning
• employment services
• eight campuses located in the Greater Toronto Area

Workplace communication courses

• students practice dialogue and communication tasks commonly performed on the job, in theif field, sector and occupation
• offered part-time, twice a week evenings and weekends
• currently delivered remotely

Settlement services

• information and referral -- ID (including health cards and Permanent Resident Cards), legal, housing
• NAMF ESL program
• family counselling
• health and welfare programs -- parenting support group, seniors group, cancer support group
• academic and employment counselling -- skills development, networking, assistance with resumes

Halal Food Bank -- by appointment only, open to all in need, identification and proof of income required

• Monday-Friday 12 noon-4 pm

Also runs

• NAMF Day Care Service for children 1.5-4 years
• NAMF Academy, kindergarten-grade 8
• gender specific evening and weekend fitness activities
• summer camp
• hall rental
• Friday prayer services

COVID-19 -- open to in-person classes Monday to Friday during the day, virtual classes evenings and Saturday

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English as a Second Language (ESL) classes

• French as a Second Language (FSL) classes
• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * childminding available

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto (see separate entry), childminding and transportation assistance available, full-time or part-time classes

Settlement Services

• information and referral
• orientation, needs assessment
• translation and interpretation
• supportive counselling
• bridging services
• form filling
• workshops and tours
• employment counselling
• one-on-one and group information sessions

COVID19 -- contact location directly for COVID service updates


Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training and career orientation in workplace communication and customer service

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv [York Region] -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Attendees may qualify for bus fare, or childminding during class

Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies

COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information



One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers

Settlement and Integration Services

• needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Enhanced Language Training -- 13 week, sector specific language training and career orientation

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

English as a Second Language -- adult English for life and work in Canada, part time and full time options

Employment Supports

• needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
• pre-employment workshops
• Accreditation and Qualification Information Services (AQIS) - advises internationally trained professionals and tradespeople on how to obtain professional recognition in Canada.
• Job Search Workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
• information and assistance on self employment including practice firm

Transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals

Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership, see separate listing

Other Services

• Professional Networking Café
• study groups and networking groups for internationally educated professionals

Partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada

English as Second Language (ESL) classes

• also participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by achev [York Region] -- see separate entry

Settlement services -- information and referral, orientation, interpretation, counselling, documentation, social assistance applications

Women's Support Services -- counselling and support groups for assaulted women, workshops

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, child minding provided -- see separate entry
ESL/introduction to computers

Community Development and Engagement Programs

• conversational English
• computer training for seniors
• recreation and fitness

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate entry; childminding and transportation assistance available

Settlement Services

• information and referral, orientation, needs assessment, supportive counselling
• translation and interpretation, form filling
• bridging services, employment counselling
• workshops and tours
• seasonal income tax clinic