- Description
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- adult language classes for newcomers to Canada upon assessment by Assessment Centre
- Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) available for eligible clients
- classes are offered at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 1-6
- adult language classes are offered at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 1-8
- citizenship classes
- classes for internationally trained professionals seeking employment
- internship available for eligible participant
- classes for LINC eligible women wanting to prepare for working in a professional office environment
- improve English and learn office and software skills in Windows, Internet, Microsoft Office
- improve reading/writing, mathematics or computer skills
- work toward independence, high school credit, employment or apprenticeships, training and certificate programs
- daytime and evening classes are available throughout school year and during summer
- high school credits for diploma purposes, upgrading, correspondence and e-learning credit courses
- English, Math, Science, Physical Education, Social Sciences, Co-op
- pathway training programs in Logistics and Distribution, Hospitality, Office Administration, Building Maintenance, and Environmental Services
- career planning/assessment services
- document evaluation service
- international language classes
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
- workplace preparation programs
- Comments
- Programs: 905-666-6946
- Eligibility
- Adults 18 years and older
EI recipients and displaced workers, persons re-entering the work force and resuming their education
Landed immigrants, convention refugees, government-sponsored refugees or others determined eligible for LINC
Contact the ACHEV Language Assessment Centre for more information 1-855-330-8655 - Application Process
- Assessment required
Contact the ACHEV Language Assessment Centre for more information or for an appointment 1-855-330-8655
- Toll Free
- 1-800-408-9619
- Office
- 905-831-3118
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- dceinfo@ddsb.ca
- Mailing Address
- 1400 Bayly St
Unit 1
Pickering, L1W 3R2
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Silvia D'Amato, Supervisor Non-credit Programs
Email: silvana.damato@ddsb.ca
Phone: 905-440-4509 - Principal DCE
- Sarah MacDonald
Email: sarah.macdonald@ddsb.ca - Fees
- Classes offered free of charge for eligible clients
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
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- Agency Information
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- Information Durham
- Last Updated On
- August 26, 2022
- Address
- 1400 Bayly St, Unit 1
Pickering, ON, L1W 3R2
Cross street: Liverpool Rd and Bayly St (east of Liverpool Rd); Next to the Pickering GO Station
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:00 am to 3:30 pmTue8:00 am to 3:30 pmWed8:00 am to 3:30 pmThu8:00 am to 3:30 pmFri8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8 am-3:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Durham Region
- Oshawa
- Pickering
