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• Needs assessment and Information and referral to community and social services
• Help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
• Assistance for privately sponsored refugees and their sponsors
• Workshops on Canadian culture and lifestyle
• English as a Second Language -- English for Life and Work in Canada
• Legal assistance with all immigration documents
• Assistance with foreign credential recognition and re-entering career in Canada, loan information
• Offers a variety of positions for volunteers

• Teacher taught secondary school credits for adults (day)
• E-Learning credit courses
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for mature students
• Academic guidance counselling
• Cooperative education
• English as a Second Language
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
• Citizenship class
• Academic and core skills program
• Literacy and Basic Skills
• Personal Support Worker

A community based non-profit charitable organization whose team of staff and volunteers provide vital settlement services to newcomers as they strive to create a new life in Canada.

WELCOME CENTRE / CENTRAL INTAKE
The Welcome Centre is a multi-purpose space that offers computer access and information / community referrals. This is the central area for all services at the Centre. Offers case management and speaks from a holistic approach that looks at all family's needs.

SETTLEMENT SERVICE
Provides confidential services at no cost to an individual, family and group basis; to newcomers and Canadian Citizens residing in the Niagara Peninsula.

Settlement Services Include:
* Information and documentation assistance pertaining to immigration, settlement and citizenship
* Orientation and workshops for newcomers
* Counselors provide service in several languages such as: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tagalog, Mandarin, Hungarian and Hebrew

For more information call 905-685-6589 ext 225

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
Language instruction for Newcomers to Canada (Literacy and Levels 1-6); ESL (English as a Second Language) in partnership with the Niagara District School Board

For more information call 905-685-6589 ext 242

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
As part of the initiative Welcoming Communities, newcomers receive help to establish social and professional networks that will enable them to integrate into their community and to feel welcome. Canadian volunteers and immigrants participate together in social events, language and mentor-ship matches and conversation circles to help immigrants develop language skills and knowledge of the community. The program helps newcomers to Canada make contacts with Canadian volunteers for cultural exchange and professional support during the settlement process. This program is available in St.Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland.

For more information call 905-685-6589 ext 228

YOUTH SERVICES
Offers many opportunities for young immigrants aged 13 to 24 years to make friends, learn more about their community and participate in various activities such as youth group, cooking classes, sports and arts. Provides support to young people including: application for admission to university or college, tutors, resumes, how to find a job, educational workshops, finding volunteer work in the community etc.

For more information call 905-685-6589 ext 243

SKILLS TRAINING
Programs such as Health and Safety, Customer Service, Small Business, Computer Training is provided on an on-going basis

For more information call 905-685-6589 ext 226

JOB SEARCH PROGRAM (JSW)
An Employment Assessment Program which helps to create an Employment Action Plan. Offer one-on-one assistance and many workshops and sessions to choose from. Call to book an Employment Assessment

For more information call 905-685-6589 ext 231

CARE FOR NEWCOMER CHILDREN (COMBINED CARE)
Long term care offered from September through June for parents attending the Centre's LINC/ESL classes. This care is provided to children from the ages of 6 months - 6 years of age.
Short term care is available throughout the year for children from the ages of 6 months - 12 months, whose parents may be attending a workshop or appointment offered here at the NFAMC.

RENTAL SPACE
Offers rooms for rent in the evenings and weekends. Robertson Hall is available for large groups and classrooms for small groups. The Hall has two floors and a full kitchen.

For more information, call 905-685-6589 ext 232

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT) courses in Health Sciences, Business and Technology
• Enhanced Language Training for Employment (ELTE)
• Canadian culture and workplace studies and career exploration and planning - qualified candidates also have an opportunity to participate in a non-paid placement specific to professional career, career exploration, educational pathways, and support for non-traditional students

• English language classes at an advanced level
• Work-placement opportunity within the Niagara Region (ELTE Full-Time only)
• Canadian workplace preparation courses leading to a General Arts & Science certificate
• Assistance in transportation, books/materials and tuition (based on eligibility)
• Part-time ELTE & OSLT offers a flexible delivery option

• Full-time option: Includes two semesters of study including advanced English training with Canadian workplace preparation courses leading to a General Arts & Science certificate. Students also gain workplace experience through an unpaid placement in their chosen field.
• Part-time option: Evening class that include Professional Writing Skills, Understanding Professional English, Communicating Accurately.

• Free one-on-one tutoring for adults
• Basic literacy skills
• Reading and writing upgrading
• Basic numeracy, math skills and life skills
• English as a second language and GED preparation
• Computer instruction
• Support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Classes offer a variety of programs to allow students to pursue and achieve their English language proficiency and educational goals. Class levels are from basic to advanced with a focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Day and evening classes available.

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Classes offer a variety of programs to allow students to pursue and achieve their English language proficiency and educational goals. Class levels are from basic to advanced with a focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Day and evening classes available.

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Classes offer a variety of programs to allow students to pursue and achieve their English language proficiency and educational goals. Class levels are from basic to advanced with a focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Day and evening classes available.

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Classes offer a variety of programs to allow students to pursue and achieve their English language proficiency and educational goals. Class levels are from basic to advanced with a focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Day and evening classes available.

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