Provides a range of community support services, including individualized case management, conversational English classes, and employment support services. The Youth Development Program provides mentorship by pairing children and youth with supportive adult rol...

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.

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nominees who are n...

Offers inclusive, online conversaton cafes where people can feel welcome, make new friends, learn from one another, appreciate other cultures, and develop support networks. Cafes aim to end social isolation and loneliness by fostering a sense of belonging and ...

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...

Provides a broad range of community-based prevention services in various locations in New Westminster, Richmond, and Vancouver. Parent Education Programs teach parenting and life skills in group settings and are offered in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Com...

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...

Provides free English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program for refugee women of all ages to practice English, make friends and connections, gain self-confidence, and learn more about Canada. Helps women prepare for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Cana...

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 a free conversational English class for permanent residents from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Mondays, and 10 am to 12 noon on Wednesdays.

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

Free in-person conversation club for adults to develop their English skills, have conversations, and make connections. Participants must have permanent resident status or be a convention refugee or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emerge...

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...