LINC Classes

Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) classes are designed to help you improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Our program will introduce you to Canadian life, including culture, history, job search, social life, health, and the economy. You will gain practical knowledge and skills to better prepare for work, integrate into your community, and meet the language requirements for Canadian citizenship.

Our settlement workshops provide access to important information to help you integrate faster into life in Canada and address your specific questions. Additionally, our experienced settlement counsellors, located in the same office, are available to assist with your individual settlement needs.

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Child Care

We support parents by offering a Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) program for children aged 2 to 5 years old while you are in class. The program is led by experienced and certified Early Childhood Educators (ECEs).

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Getting Started

Before joining LINC classes, eligible learners must take a language assessment at a YMCA Assessment Centre. We can help you schedule an appointment for your language test. The assessment will evaluate your skills based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This will ensure you are placed in the right class level.

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Eligibility

To attend LINC classes, you must:

· Be 18 years or older

· Have Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada (Other statuses may also be eligible. Please contact us for more information.)

Levels and Class Options

CUIAS LINC offers English classes for levels 1 to 8. We provide flexible options, including:

• ● Full-time day classes

• ● Part-time evening classes

• ● Saturday classes

  Classes are available in in-person, online, or hybrid formats.

  Certificates

  We provide certificates for use in your citizenship application. To receive a certificate, you must attend classes regularly and actively participate.