Searching for French As A Second Language

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 -- service continues online or in person, by appointment

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

• programs include Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)/Cours de Langue pour les Immigrants au Canada (CLIC), LINC Home Study/CLIC en ligne, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs/French as a Second Language (FSL), Higher-Level Language Training (HLLT) such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT)/Cours de langue de niveau avancé (CLNA), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)/ la Formation linguistique axée sur les professions (FLAP), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)

French as a First Language Catholic elementary and secondary education programs

New to Canada -- helps newcomer students to integrate into Canadian society and, if needed, bring their speech, reading and writing skills up to par

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Regional offices

• North-East Regional Office (Toronto) 416-367-6564, 1-800-274-3764
• South-West Regional Office (Hamilton) 905-524-2503, 1-877-646-9091

Toronto military family resources centre, including information and referral, community integration, counselling and crisis support, stress management and deployment support, self help groups, and personal development such as second language training and employment assistance

• child, youth and parenting support programs
• licensed child care and preschool program for children birth-5 years
• volunteer services
• workshops

Full academic program in a Catholic environment

• kindergarten through grade 12
• single gender and coeducational secondary schools
• Catholic family life education
• Adult Education
• Advanced Placement Program
• alternative education programs
• French as a second language, French Immersion and Extended French
• International Baccalaureate Program
• Specialist High Skills Major
• Dual Credit
• School Within a College
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
• special education programs for exceptional children
• schools specializing in arts, technology and media
• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) schools
• support services

Adult Education

• adult upgrading centres
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
• Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
• citizenship language classes

Support Services

• child care centres, after school programs, recreation programs, caregiver and child drop-ins and parenting centres at some schools -- call 416-222-8282 ext 2475 for information
• nutrition programs, home instruction, social work, psychological and psychiatric services, guidance counselling, program for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, reading, speech and language correction, community liaison, chaplaincy and peer ministry programs, interpreter services and transportation for persons with physical disabilities, after school literacy clubs

Orientation Centre

• placement centre for new Canadian secondary school students, call 416-393-5500 for appointment

COVID19 -- service continues online or in person, by appointment

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

• programs include Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)/Cours de Langue pour les Immigrants au Canada (CLIC), LINC Home Study/CLIC en ligne, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs/French as a Second Language (FSL), Higher-Level Language Training (HLLT) such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT)/Cours de langue de niveau avancé (CLNA), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)/ la Formation linguistique axée sur les professions (FLAP), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)

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

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

COVID19 -- service continues online or in person, by appointment

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

• programs include Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)/Cours de Langue pour les Immigrants au Canada (CLIC), LINC Home Study/CLIC en ligne, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs/French as a Second Language (FSL), Higher-Level Language Training (HLLT) such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT)/Cours de langue de niveau avancé (CLNA), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)/ la Formation linguistique axée sur les professions (FLAP), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)

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

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

• childminding available
• academic preparation, essay writing, listening and conversation
• also English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) classes

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 -- For information visit covid19relief.ca


Services and learning opportunities for newcomers to facilitate their settlement and integration into Canada

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English and French, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry; childminding may be available for attendees

Settlement and Integration Services

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

Family Support Program

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

Senior Program

• cultural and linguistic support; peer support
• guest speakers on topics of interest
• recreational and social activities

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

• programs include Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)/Cours de Langue pour les Immigrants au Canada (CLIC), LINC Home Study/CLIC en ligne, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs/French as a Second Language (FSL), Higher-Level Language Training (HLLT) such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT)/Cours de langue de niveau avancé (CLNA), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)/ la Formation linguistique axée sur les professions (FLAP), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)

COVID19 -- service continues online or in person, by appointment

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

• programs include Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)/Cours de Langue pour les Immigrants au Canada (CLIC), LINC Home Study/CLIC en ligne, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs/French as a Second Language (FSL), Higher-Level Language Training (HLLT) such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT)/Cours de langue de niveau avancé (CLNA), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)/ la Formation linguistique axée sur les professions (FLAP), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)

Settlement services for immigrants and newcomers, as well as programs for youth, women and families

• information and referral
• employment preparation, job search workshops
• self employment, business integration training
• computer and Internet training,
• networking groups for newcomer women and seniors
• French language classes
• Parenting/Caregiver evening workshops to build parenting skills, manage conflict, navigate the school system, parenting program for families
• basic sewing and fashion design program
• crime prevention programs
• senior support programs
• Scarborough Afro-Caribbean festival every year in August, including career fair

Programs for Children and Youth

• summer youth entrepreneurship program
• information technology training and web development training for youth
• mentoring, recreation and after school programs for children and youth, including those at risk
• youth outreach worker for Black youth helping with counselling, career planning, employment support

Career Skills Development and Employment Retention Training Program

• for Black youth 22-35 years to enter high opportunity fields such as technology
• trained in leadership, career building and professional development skills
• services include mentorship, connection to employers, paid placement opportunities and wraparound support

Computer Donations -- donations of new or refurbished laptops, desktop computers and accessories accepted

Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English [and French] language programs:

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

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

Bridging Program -- connects Internationally trained Francophone Professionals in Supply Chain Management with job placements, mentorship, volunteering and networking connections

OSLT (Occupation Specific Language Training) -- 12-15 week workplace communication skills programs in English for health care and business professionals

French as a Second Language Program -- French for Life and Work in Canada

• conversation and pronunciation classes
• beginner to advanced levels available, free placement test

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

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)

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Learners have a choice between:

1. attending classes in-person from any of our four locations in Halton, or
2. online using Google Classroom

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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

Overview of free ESL (English as a Second Language), FSL (French as a Second Language) and LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes in Halton, and directs to other related listings in this directory

WHAT ARE ESL, FSL and LINC?
All provide free training in English as a Second Language, French as a Second Language or Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
* ESL and FSL are funded by the Government of Ontario (for Canadian citizens, refugee claimants and live-in caregivers with a work permit)
* LINC is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (for Convention Refugees and holders of a Permanent Resident Card)

CLASSES IN HALTON:
Centre for Skills Development: (classes in Burlington, Milton and Oakville)
* offers LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes
* for more information see full listings here

Halton Catholic District School Board, Thomas Merton Centre for Adult and Continuing Education: (classes in Burlington, Milton and Oakville)
* offers ESL (English as a Second Language), FSL (French as a Second Language) and LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes
* for more information see full listing here

Halton District School Board, Gary Allan Learning Centres: (classes in Burlington, Milton and Oakville)
* offers ESL (English as a Second Language), FSL (French as a Second Language) and LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes
* for more information see full listing here

HMC Connections (formerly Halton Multicultural Council): (classes held in Oakville)
* offers LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes
* for more information see full listing here

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Learners have a choice between:

1. attending classes in-person from any of our four locations in Halton, or
2. online using Google Classroom

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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

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Learners have a choice between:

1. attending classes in-person from any of our four locations in Halton, or
2. online using Google Classroom

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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

Part-time French courses for adults, children and teenagers

• offering French as a second language for leisure, academic advancement, career development and future job opportunities
• teaches French in a French conversation immersion technique
• teaching staff are native French speakers using up-to-date methods
• able to respond to different kinds of French training requests: group courses for kids, teens and adults, private courses, corporate courses based on the learners' needs and availability and preparation courses for government tests