Centre for Skills sites will be closed over the holidays from Dec 25, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025, except for our employment services locations, which will provide service remotely on Dec 27, 28 and 29 during the holiday period.
You may check Employment Services contact information and hours of operation in our “
Centre News” section at the bottom of this page.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES

Free programs for newcomers

English Classes | LINC

Join our Free English Classes!

We offer Free English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) LEVELS 1 - 8. Our classes will  improve your English language skills to help you find work and settle into life in Canada. 
You can join our classes on line or in-person in Oakville, Burlington or Milton.

Learn and practice your English with certified (OCELT) and knowledgeable instructors! 

 
  • Learn & develop your English with a focus on listening & speaking skills 
  • Improve your reading & writing skills with in- class and online assignments 
  • Increase your CLB levels with weekly assessments and skill using activities
  • Practice your conversation skills in a fun and lively way with smaller breakout groups
  • Improve your grammar and pronunciation
  • Meet new friends and socialize in a comfortable setting 

MORNING CLASSES

September 2024 - June 2025
Monday to Friday


In person
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Online
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

REGISTER HERE

AFTERNOON CLASSES

September 2024 - June 2025
Monday to Friday


In person
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

On line
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

EVENING CLASSES

September 2024 - June 2025
Monday to Wednesday


Online only
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

REGISTER HERE


Eligibility

  • Adult immigrants (18+) who are residents of Ontario
  • Permanent residents and convention refugees
  • Must have a valid and up to date CLB skill level assessment (if you do not have this, we can book an assessment for you)

Details:

In-person classes are held in Oakville, Burlington or Milton:
  • Morning classes: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon classes: Monday to Friday - 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
On-line classes (via Zoom):
  • Morning classes: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Afternoon classes: Monday to Friday - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
  • Evening classes: Monday to Wednesday - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • For all our online classes, learners are expected to use a computer or laptop with a functional camera turned on during class.
Weekly homework/assignments will be given as extra practice offline.
Instruction times/days may change based on enrollment.

Trouble registering online?

Call us at: 905-333-3499 x 415 or 1-888-315-5521 x 415 or email newcomers@centreforskills.ca


Looking to enter the Canadian workplace?

Learn more about our Enhanced Language Training program.