Durham District School Board

Durham Continuing Education, Oshawa - Centre St

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Description
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  • adult language classes for newcomers to Canada upon assessment by Assessment Centre
  • care for newcomer children available
English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • adult language classes
  • Citizenship classes
Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
  • classes for internationally trained professionals seeking employment
  • internship available for eligible participants
Women's Pre-employment Prep Program (WPEP)
  • 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
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) - Adult Upgrading/Credit Prep
  • improve reading/writing, mathematics or computer skills
  • work toward independence, high school credit, employment or apprenticeships, training and certificate programs
Continuing Education
  • 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
Eligibility
Continuing Education - over 18 years of age
LINC - landed immigrants, convention refugees, government-sponsored refugees or others determined eligible for LINC
Application Process
Most programs have online, in person, or phone registration
Check website www.dce.ca as some programs require assessments or attendance at information sessions
Toll Free
1-800-408-9619
Office
905-436-3211 - General information
Office
905-440-4489 - LINC/ESL
Office
905-440-4502 - Literacy and Basic Skills
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
dceinfo@ddsb.ca
Mailing Address
Durham Continuing Education
120 Centre St S
Oshawa, ON, L1H 4A3
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Silvia D'Amato, Supervisor Non-Credit Programs
Email: silvana.damato@ddsb.ca
Phone: 905-440-4509
Principal
Sarah MacDonald
Email: sarah.macdonald@ddsb.ca
Fees
Fees or government funded depending on program - see website for details
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
Fully accessible with ramp and elevator
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Last Updated On
August 11, 2022
Address
Durham Continuing Education , 120 Centre St S
Oshawa, ON, L1H 4A3
Cross street: Centre St and John St; Programs offered throughout Durham Region
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Check website for other program schedules
Service Area(s)
Durham Region