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Language Instruction for Newcomers in Canada

Join our Free English Classes! We offer Free English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) LEVELS 1 – 4. Our classes will  improve your English language skills to help you find work and settle into life in Canada.

 

You can join our free classes online or in-person in Oakville, Burlington or Milton.

 

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Client Testimonials

The ELT course is very helpful for our newcomers, which is a great platform for us to get familiar with the Canadian culture of the workplace and improve our English language. It’s so nice to talk with the Employment Specialist Mr. Ryan Thompson, who is very professional in Employment Market.  My Enhanced Language Training teacher- Angela Spadafora was so amazing! She is always energetic and I love her clear and powerful voice. She is extremely thorough and well-organized in her class.…

Zhonghua Guo  Burlington, ON

Workplace Language Training – Skilled Trades Exploration for Newcomers. This program comes with multiple guest speakers for your knowledge and awareness on different trades. I learnt how to tailor my resumes for any different jobs according to their own requirements and qualifications(never knew that before, thanks Angela). I am urge to learn how to write cover letters as my next step. It would be an even better program if it covers how to decide or pick your trades, including down…

Lexi Meng Burlington, on

As an immigrant writer, arriving in Canada was both exciting and overwhelming. While I had a decent foundation in English, I often hesitated to speak up in groups, worried about making mistakes or sounding “different.” This shyness became a barrier not just to expressing myself, but also to building the connections I deeply craved in a new country. Taking the ELT course was truly a turning point. It wasn’t just about grammar, pronunciation, or my accent; it was about confidence.…

Archana Kotwal Burlington, ON

MORNING CLASSES

April 2026 – June 2026
Monday to Friday

In-Person
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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AFTERNOON CLASSES

April 2026 – June 2026
Monday to Friday

In-Person
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

 

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EVENING CLASSES

April 2026 – June 2026
Monday to Wednesday

Online Only
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 

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

  • Learn English with a focus on listening & speaking skills
  • Develop & improve your reading & writing skills
  • Practice grammar & pronunciation
  • Increase your English levels with weekly assessments
  • Review your learning with homework for extra practice
  • Meet new friends and socialize in a comfortable classroom setting 
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Trouble Registering Online?

Contact us at:

Tel.: 905-333-3499 x 415
TF.: 1-888-315-5521 x 415
Email: newcomers@centreforskills.ca

Contact us

In-person

In-person classes are held in Oakville, Burlington or Milton:

Homework/ assignments will be given as extra practice.

On-line

On-line classes (via Zoom):

For our online classes learners are expected to use a computer or laptop with a camera turned on during class.

Eligibility

Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees or Temporary Residents with a VISA from Gaza who:

  • Have an up-to-date CLB skill level assessment (if you do not have this, we can book an assessment for you)
  • Are adult immigrants (18+) who are residents of Ontario

Our programs and services are funded by the Government of Canada / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada