Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton Centre for Adult and Continuing Education

Newcomer Language Services


Description

A continuing education service of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) which offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English as a Second Language (ESL) from levels 1 to 10 and French as a Second Language (FSL) .

Programs designed for:

  • Adult immigrants wanting to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English and/or French
  • Exam preparation for IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario)
  • Adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills
  • Classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations

Classes:

  • Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1 to 10
  • French as a Second Language (FSL) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
  • Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
  • Literacy
  • Pronunciation
  • Business English
  • Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses
  • Computers for the Workplace
  • IELTS / Academic English Test Preparation

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation

  • Focus on English comprehension and language skills specific to the Canadian Citizenship test
  • Learn about Canadian geography, history, political system, and the cultural diversity of Canada
  • Five-week course, scheduled multiple times throughout the year (call for details of course dates)
Eligibility
* Language programs are fully funded and FREE for Adults 18+ who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons, naturalized Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, Live-in Caregivers, Provincial Nominees and sponsored Family members who are Approved-in-Principle for Permanent Residence. * A nominal fee is applicable for Adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada.

Age Requirements: Ages: 18 year(s) and up;
Application Process

New students must take a CLARS placement test and bring immigration documents for verification of status

Office
Oakville 905-849-7555 ext 223/251;
Burlington 905-632-5858 ext 221;
Milton 905-693-6676 ext 1
Web Site
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Email
[email protected]
Languages
English
Contact
Andrea Basic, Manager, Settlement and Newcomer Language Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-849-7555 ext 227
Fees
Service ; None - for eligible registered adults ; * Language programs are fully funded and FREE for Adults 18+ who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons, naturalized Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, Live-in Caregivers, Provincial Nominees and sponsored Family members who are Approved-in-Principle for Permanent Residence.

* A nominal fee is applicable for Adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada.nominal cost for adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada
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Fully Accessible
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Address
2800 High Point Dr, 2nd Floor
Milton, ON, L9T 6P4
Intersection: Regional Rd 25 and James Snow Pkwy N;
Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton Centre for Adult and Continuing Education Site Location: Milton Campus
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Hours of Operation

  • Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

  • Classes 9 am-12:30 pm, 1 pm-3:30 pm, 6 pm-9 pm 

  • continuous LINC/ESL and FSL enrollment throughout the year

  • most Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses are offered in 5-week and 8-week modules

Service Area(s)
Halton Region