Offers English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension classes to support new immigrants and refugees in their initial stages of learning English. Refugee claimants are eligible and free childminding is provided. Registration required.

National, standardized system for measuring a person's English language proficiency. The Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT) is a streamlined, valid test providing useful information for clients and those working with them. Fees are charged. Not...

Helps unemployed and underemployed skilled immigrants find employment that uses their pre-arrival skills, experience, and education. Eligibility criteria include permanent residency within the previous five years; certification in a profession, trade, or skill...

Offers various ministries for all ages. Offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes for newcomers to Canada from beginner to intermediate level. Registration is required; students are responsible for textbook costs. Runs from September through June ...

Helps African immigrants acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to assimilate into Canadian culture. Works to reduce dependence on government assistance. Offers assistance with immigration, integration, and job search. Also provides counsellin...

Offers educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs for people in the Collingwood-Renfrew area of Vancouver. Operates licensed child care programs, day camps, and a Family Place with activities for preschoolers and social time for caregivers. Also ...

Provides settlement services that include information and education for immigrants and refugees living in Surrey and Delta to encourage community engagement and involvement. Services include language classes, citizenship preparation classes, community engageme...

Offers adult basic education, secondary school completion courses, general interest courses, certificate programs for early childhood education and teaching assistants, and youth activity programs. Also offers the English Language Instruction for Newcomers to ...

Offers secondary school completion courses for adults, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) for adults, Mandarin language studies for school-age children/youth and adults, Richmond Education Assistant Program (REAP) for adults, summer programs a...

Offers academic, upgrading, and vocational courses for adult students ages 17 and up. Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) offers a free English language training and settlement program for adult newcomers to Canada; morning, afternoon, evening,...

Offers high school completion classes (in-person or online), the Foundations adult basic education curriculum (skill-building in English, math, and computers), and English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes in North Delta. Continuous i...

Offers adult basic education and ESL classes in South Delta; continuous intake during the three semesters that run from September to June.

Offers various specialized employment and training services. Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants helps unemployed and underemployed skilled immigrants find employment that uses their pre-arrival skills, experience, and education. Specific program streams are a...

Offers conversational English classes for Permanent Residents, immigrants, and refugees; days and times vary for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Offers free, government-sponsored Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) for newcomers to Canada, age 17 or older, who are approved for permanent residence. Classes ranging from literacy to advanced level are available mornings, afternoons, or eve...

Diploma program providing full- or part-time intensive English language study for students whose first language is not English and who intend to enrol in university studies or career and professional programs. Learners are placed according to their language pl...

Offers different pathways to develop and improve English language skill. Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) is a seven-week intensive ESL program designed to prepare students whose first language is not English for full-time study at English language...

Offered at select post-secondary institutions across BC for individuals whose first language is not English to develop communication skills and socio-cultural and workplace knowledge to achieve further academic programs or career training. Also provides indivi...

Offers permanent residents (landed immigrants) and international students a variety of intermediate, advanced and university preparatory English courses for college/university entry. Courses cover reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar skills, and...

Offers beginner to advanced English language training, including International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) preparation, as well as classes on specialized topics such as pronunciation, grammar, writi...

Provides free Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) for adult newcomers to Canada who are permanent residents or refugees. Offers free childcare for students with children 18 months to five years. Classes are held Monday to Friday at Collingwood ...

Christ-centred organization that supports immigrants, refugees, temporary foreign workers, and visitors through English Language Learning (ELL). Offers English and a Second Language (ESL) classes, practical assistance, social activities, and networking for new...

Morning, afternoon, and evening English classes for adults are held in two Burnaby locations. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Placement of new students is determined by testing administered by the Western ESL Services' LINC Asses...

Provides free English classes for adult immigrants and refugees to help them gain the language and knowledge to start their new lives and settle in Canada. Must be a Permanent Resident of Canada and age 17 years of age or older. The English Canadian Language B...

Provides free English classes for adult newcomers to Canada who are permanent residents or refugees. Helps with all communication needs, but focuses on topics such as Canadian laws, health care, society, job market, and many topics that are important for life ...