Searching for English As A Second Language

Programs provide language training in English (ESL) and French (FSL) for those newcomers to Canada whose first language is neither English nor French

• programs use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) curricular standards
• all instructors are OCELT-certified

English as a Second Language (LINC/ESL)

• provides learners with the opportunity to improve their English language proficiency according to their individual learning goals and priorities, in a group setting
• curriculum is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standards

French as a Second Language (FSL)

• offers learners opportunities to communicate in French in a variety of travel, leisure and job-related contexts
• using the NCLC curriculum standards, learners will expand their vocabulary and grammar in a variety of themes related to their daily lives with the help of dedicated & professional FSL instructors

Employment Language Training (SLT)

• offers learners opportunities to acquire specific language & communication skills to succeed in a variety of employment sectors
• using CLB curriculum standards, learners will focus on vocabulary and essential skills needed for the Canadian workplace
• content in 12 different work sectors are vetted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and taught by certified language teachers

Church services:

• Sunday worship with communion, teaching, nursery care and children's program

Community Services:

• free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes Sep-Jun

Groups:

• community groups
• midweek children's and youth programs
• men's and women's groups

Events:

• vacation bible school

Programs provide language training in English (ESL) and French (FSL) for those newcomers to Canada whose first language is neither English nor French

• programs use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) curricular standards
• all instructors are OCELT-certified

English as a Second Language (LINC/ESL)

• provides learners with the opportunity to improve their English language proficiency according to their individual learning goals and priorities, in a group setting
• curriculum is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standards

French as a Second Language (FSL)

• offers learners opportunities to communicate in French in a variety of travel, leisure and job-related contexts
• using the NCLC curriculum standards, learners will expand their vocabulary and grammar in a variety of themes related to their daily lives with the help of dedicated & professional FSL instructors

Employment Language Training (SLT)

• offers learners opportunities to acquire specific language & communication skills to succeed in a variety of employment sectors
• using CLB curriculum standards, learners will focus on vocabulary and essential skills needed for the Canadian workplace
• content in 12 different work sectors are vetted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and taught by certified language teachers

A community-based, federally funded English language training program offered by the Government of Canada in collaboration with local school boards, employers, multicultural groups and other partners in the delivery of English language instruction.

LINC provides newcomers with:

• communication skills to help facilitate their social, cultural and economic integration into Canadian society
• participants learn about Canada, diversity, rights and responsibilities and labour market integration
• Canadian Language Benchmark levels offered are CLB 0-7
• classes are offered at the Dundas Street and Speers Road locations

A continuing education service of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) which offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English as a Second Language (ESL) from levels 1 to 10 and French as a Second Language (FSL) .

Programs designed for:

• Adult immigrants wanting to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English and/or French
• Exam preparation for IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario)
• Adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills
• Classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations

Classes:

• Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1 to 10
• French as a Second Language (FSL) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
• Literacy
• Pronunciation
• Business English
• Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses
• Computers for the Workplace
• IELTS / Academic English Test Preparation

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation

• Focus on English comprehension and language skills specific to the Canadian Citizenship test
• Learn about Canadian geography, history, political system, and the cultural diversity of Canada
• Five-week course, scheduled multiple times throughout the year (call for details of course dates)

A service of the Halton Catholic District School Board offering summer literacy, secondary credit courses, International Language Program for JK-Grade 8, ESL and FSL programs

Summer Literacy and Math Programs Grades 6, 7 and 8:

• Mathematics Camp, Numeracy through Robotics Camp, Literacy Through the Arts Camp
• materials fee for Robotics

Secondary Summer School Grades 9-12:

• courses for new and make-up credits
• registration forms available from your school's Student Services Office or website

Summer Co-operative Education:

• opportunity for Grade 11, 12 or adult students to earn secondary school credits and gain employment experience
• placement must be related to a course within your high school curriculum at Grade 10-12 level

International Languages, Grades JK-8:

• an opportunity for elementary students to experience the culture, traditions and language of another country
• no previous knowledge of language is necessary
• consult website for languages

ADULT LINC/ESL/FSL Programs:

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - LINC
• English as a Second Language - ESL
• French as a Second Language - FSL

Refer to Thomas Merton Centre website for contacts, locations, days and times for each of the programs

Milton: 2800 Highpoint Drive, 905-693-6676
Oakville: 255 Morden Road, 905-849-7555
Burlington: 460 Brant Street, 905-632-5858

Offers English as a Second language (ESL) courses combining speaking, reading and writing, but with a primary focus on conversation practice

A community-based, federally funded English language training program offered by the Government of Canada in collaboration with local school boards, employers, multicultural groups and other partners in the delivery of English language instruction.

LINC provides newcomers with:

• communication skills to help facilitate their social, cultural and economic integration into Canadian society
• participants learn about Canada, diversity, rights and responsibilities and labour market integration
• Canadian Language Benchmark levels offered are CLB 0-7
• classes are offered at the Dundas Street and Speers Road locations

Credit, Leadership, and Enrichment courses offered in the summer

Appleby Academy

• Grade 9 Principles of Mathematics (MTH1W)
• Grade 10 French Online (FSF2D)
• Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics Online (MPM2D)
• Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U)
• Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
• Grade 12 Data Management (MDM4U)
• ESL Credit courses are available for students age 12-16 years old (day and boarding options available)

Summer Leadership Institute

• Leadership of Self (12-15 yrs)
• Leadership of Others (12-15 yrs)
• Leadership of Social Media (12-15 yrs)
• Leadership of Innovation (12-15 yrs)
• Leadership of Sustainability (12-15 yrs)
• Junior Leader with Appleby Camps (12-14 yrs)
• Senior Leader with Appleby Camps (14-17 yrs)

Enrichment courses

• Ancient Engineering (12-15 yrs)
• Bay Street (13-16 yrs)
• Biomedical Science (12-15yrs)
• Comedy (12-16 yrs)
• Critical Thinking and Logic Puzzles (12-15 yrs)
• Cryptocurrency (13-16 yrs)
• Cryptography: Ancient Codes to Modern Day Encryptions (12-15 yrs)
• Debating and Public Speaking (12-15 yrs)
• Drama: Character Development (12-15 yrs)
• Essay Writing (13-16 yrs)
• Game Theory (13-16 yrs)
• Introduction to Permaculture (13-16 yrs)
• Investigative Journalism (12-15 yrs)
• Media and the Modern World (12-15 yrs)
• Study and Organizational Skills (12-15 yrs)

Provides 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

• English Classes - language instruction for newcomers to Canada
• Enhanced Language Training - language training for newcomers preparing to enter the Canadian workplace
• Settlement Assistance - information about settling into Halton
• Community Connections Programs - free programs and events to learn about life in Canada, meet new friends, learn about other programs in your community, improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere and more
• free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment

• orientation, information
• translation and interpretation
• job board, job placement; resume preparation and assistance; interview and job search techniques

• counselling and support for women exposed to family violence
• information and referral
• violence prevention education

• support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
• help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
• help with connecting to language classes
• workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture

• life skills support including orientation in clients' language on a variety of topics, such as federal and provincial programs and services, health care issues, managing money, education system, family life, employment
• referrals to community services and other settlement programs
• assistance with searching for, viewing, selecting, and moving into permanent accommodations

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June

• after school activities for children 6-12 years including coding, robotics and life skills
• other programs for youth include Homework Club, and Youth Job Connection, see separate entry

• 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

• hearing aid clinics open
• core services offered virtually
• continuing to provide emergency support services - Emergency Interpreting Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, urgent@chs.ca, SMS/Text 416-712-6637 (charges may apply)
• Deaf-Blind Intervening Services1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, Allan Wareham awareham@chs.ca

• audiology and speech-language pathology
• communication devices
• hearing aid services and hearing tests
• support for coping with hearing loss
• American Sign Language (ASL) classes for individuals and businesses

• needs assessment and referrals
• translation (English and American Sign Language)
• form filling
• problem solving
• information on technical devices, housing, transportation, health, employment, education, legal system, settlement issues, local community

• job search assistance and information about workplace rights and Employment Standards Act
• information about health and education system, landlord and tenant rights, banking
• anti-violence information for families, mental health information
• seasonal income tax clinic (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program) for families with low incomes
• information and referral to community services
• assistance with forms and applications such as PR card renewal, citizenship applications and forms for income security and health programs
• English-Chinese interpretation and translation, commissioner of oaths
• in-home settlement service visits available

• computer/Zoom classes: Zoom classes open to all who want to learn video conferencing via the Zoom app; class outside LINC/ESL class time

• needs assessment, information and referral
• community connection activities and workshops such as Chinese painting, Taiji, line dance, Chinese folk dancing

Provides 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

• English Classes - language instruction for newcomers to Canada
• Enhanced Language Training - language training for newcomers preparing to enter the Canadian workplace
• Settlement Assistance - information about settling into Halton
• Community Connections Programs - free programs and events to learn about life in Canada, meet new friends, learn about other programs in your community, improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere and more
• free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment

• 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

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

• for internationally trained professionals
• individual counselling and action plan development, job placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
• business writing, pronunciation
• childminding may be available for students attending classes

• business advisors provide counsel and training on all aspects of establishing a business

• connects internationally trained professionals with employment opportunities in rural areas of Ontario
• information and services to learn about the opportunities and the communities

• English classes
• LINC classes running online and in-person
• childminding may be available; part-time or full-time classes

• employment and business start-up assistance
• resume writing and job search skills
• networking and interview skills
• in-person and online classes

• information and referral
• translation, interpretation and certification of documents
• citizenship preparation classes
• assistance with forms and applications, including access to Ontario Electricity Support Program
• workshops

• services delivered in elementary and secondary schools in Mississauga during the school year
• information about the school system
• parent and youth-specific workshops with information on topics such as housing, health care and job search

• group activities for newly arrived immigrant and refugee youth, adults and seniors
• trained volunteer mentors
• homework help for youth
• computer classes and low impact exercise for seniors

• tools to de-escalate conflicts and advocate for children
• helps parents define acceptable behavior, respond to their children's needs and reinforce their family's values

• needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
• sponsorship of refugees
• health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling
• heritage language classes
• skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
• seniors program including support groups and health education
• youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
• Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
• citizenship test preparation classes

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

• day or evening classes

• personalized counselling and support workshops, information sessions and guidance on skills development, training and employment
• translations and interpretation for settlement related issues
• Commissioner of Oaths services
• information and referrals to external services such as income tax clinics and legal aid or to other relevant community and government resources
• online citizenship test preparation classes

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
• bus fare for eligible attendees, and childminding for children 19 months-6 years while parents attend
• part-time classes, mornings or afternoons

• job search training; skills assessment
• resume and cover letter help, interview coaching
• labour market information
• access to computers, internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• multi-sector job fairs, networking events

• learn sewing and clothing alterations, with skills, knowledge and language to manage a small business; work experience
• goal to become financially independent and self-employed

• for those in Canada less than 3 years
• community support through volunteer befriending
• orientation to the community and services such as banking, transit, education

• settlement counselling and orientation; employment information
• information on housing, health care, financial supports, assistance filling documents and forms, referrals to community resources

• individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
• service coordination and referral to treatment
• contact for information on available languages

• referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
• assistance with documentation and completing applications

• homework club, individual tutoring, education counselling, leadership development, and summer recreation programs
• workshops such as job interview skills, employment training, driver education, health and sexual health, education options
• parent supports such as counselling, school and child welfare systems navigation, assistance accessing child care and completing subsidies applications
• assistance accessing free or affordable community programs

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing

• orientation and information workshops
• translation and interpretation services
• housing
• referrals regarding government services, including social assistance
• assistance in filing forms for social insurance numbers, driver's licensing, child tax benefit
• referral assistance in accessing health services and related referrals
• assistance in completing Citizenship and Immigration forms, sponsorship applications
• referral to lawyers, legal aid, doctors

• basic language skills in English upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
• offers morning and evening classes
• bus fare for eligible attendees

• employment sector specific information sessions
• referral to Para-professional counseling services to individuals, families and youth
• referral to Youth at risk para-professional counseling

• English language classes referrals
• accessing education, whether grade schools or higher education

• supply chain management

• 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)

Provides 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

• English Classes - language instruction for newcomers to Canada
• Enhanced Language Training - language training for newcomers preparing to enter the Canadian workplace
• Settlement Assistance - information about settling into Halton
• Community Connections Programs - free programs and events to learn about life in Canada, meet new friends, learn about other programs in your community, improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere and more
• free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment

Services include one-on-one job search coaching, workshops, settlement services, academic upgrading and funded and fee-based pre-apprenticeship skilled trades programs

• collaborate with employers, providing free professional recruitment with access to pre-screened candidates, financial wage and training incentives and customized skilled trades training

For more information see:

• Services for Employers
• Skilled Trades Training Programs
• Employment Services
• LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and Immigrant Services
• Doorways - Literacy and Basic Skills

Many of these programs and services are available at multiple locations in Halton Region