Offers language exchange programs for adults, many of whom are immigrants or refugees. Programs run eight to 12 weeks in the fall, spring, and sometimes summer; classes run weekly for two hours with trained facilitators and materials provided. Partners spend h...

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...

Provides free English classes for adult newcomers to Canada who are permanent residents or refugees. Provides basic instruction in conversation, reading, and writing to convey essential knowledge of Canada for newcomers. Program hours vary. Funded by Immigrati...

A newspaper and online resource published from September through June to help learners develop reading and language skills through newsworthy articles about living in British Columbia and Canada. Provides an introduction to Canadian daily newspapers, as well a...

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 ...

Helps to build a better tomorrow through various services. Education services include ESL classes for new immigrants, scholarships for community-involved students who are pursuing post-secondary education, and yoga class. During tax season, offers free income ...

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...

Access point for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), free basic and intermediate English language instruction for adult newcomers to Canada. Assesses prospective students for eligibility and training level using the Canadian Language Benchmark...

Provides tuition-free English classes for adult newcomers to Canada who are permanent residents or convention refugees. Provides students English language training from Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 1 through 8. Placement of new students is determined by t...

Provides a variety of recreational, social, and cultural activities for seniors ages 55 and up, including mahjong, line dancing, knitting and crafts, Chi Kung, field trips, singing, ukelele, and English classes; features some specialized services for seniors w...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers in Vancouver. Free settlement services include orientation, information and referral to community services, basic employment services, Canadian culture and citizenship classes, financial literacy traini...

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 ...

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...

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...

Offers English classes for newcomers ineligible for the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes. Fees are charged. Services are delivered in person and remotely by appointment. Office hours are 10 am to 2 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays...

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...

A community connection program offering educational, physical, and recreational activities for seniors who live in Northeast Vancouver. Eligibility criteria include adults age 55 and over who experience health/mental health/mobility challenges, are looking for...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers in Vancouver who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, Ukrainians who have arrived in Vancouver through the CU...

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...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, print (25 cents per page), scan (free), and fax services, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Programs include virtual computer literacy classes, English...

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...

Provides settlement services for immigrants and refugees (protected persons and convention refugees). Services include new immigrant orientation and referrals, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes, public workshops, a legal aid advice pr...

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...

The Lunch Club offers seniors a nutritional lunch as well as recreational and informational programming for $10 from 10:30 am to 1 pm on Thursdays from September to June. ESL conversation classes meet 10 am to 11:30 am Tuesdays for beginners, and 9:30 am to 11...

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...