English as a Second Language

Programs that offer opportunities for non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking adults to learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of communication competence that is essential for adults who are living in a setting in which English is the primary language. Also included are programs that provide English language instruction for younger people.

 

Services

Offers a variety of programs for newcomers to Canada, including:

  • English Conversation Circles
  • Community Connections for Newcomer Youth
  • Women's Space

Provides a range of programs to help newcomers get settled in Canada.

Programs include:

Offers English classes and conversation circles for newcomers to Canada.

LINC classes provide language training from Literacy to CLB 5 for permanent residents, including Convention refugees.

The office of Circle of Friends for Newcomers, a non-profit agency in Hamilton that provides English classes for newcomers to Canada.

A non-profit agency in Hamilton that provides English classes for newcomers to Canada.

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Classes offer a variety of programs to allow students to pursue and achieve their English language proficiency and educational goals.

Downtown location of the City Learning Centre ESL and LINC for Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Continuing Education. Offers classes in Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) and Adult ESL (English as a Second Language).

Hamilton Mountain Location of the Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton.  Provides orientation and settlement, English Language training, employment-related services, and community connections for immigrants and newcomers. 

East Hamilton Location of the Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton.  Provides orientation and settlement, English Language training, employment-related services, and community connections for immigrants and newcomers. 

Downtown East Location of the Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton.  Provides orientation and settlement, English Language training, employment-related services, and community connections for immigrants and newcomers. 

Main Office of the Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton.  Provides orientation and settlement, English Language training, employment-related services, and community connections for immigrants and newcomers. 

Employment-focused settlement agency for immigrants and newcomer families located in Hamilton, Ontario.

Eligibility screening, language skills assessment, and referral to government-funded English language programs including:

Offers a range of education programs and services to help Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families.

Programs include:

The Newcomer Learning Centre, located on the fourth floor of Central Library, serves people who are new to Canada.  

Services include:

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