Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

Program Overview

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) will help you develop your English skills for settlement, employment, further studies, or daily life. We have full-time and part-time programs for most CLB levels and you can study in a variety of locations.

Fees

LINC is provided for free to permanent residents and refugees thanks to funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

There may be a one-time fee of $35 for the mandatory student identification card.

Benefits

Do you want to develop your English skills to achieve your goals? Then these programs are for you!

• Computer and online language practice
• Settlement topics (For example: cross-cultural issues; government, education, law and health care in Canada; Canadian culture, recreational activities, climate and weather; formal and informal social interactions)
• Job market preparation (For example: job search strategies; interview questions; preparing a resume; employment information)
• Workplace language exposure (Students in the higher levels will participate in a volunteer work experience in the final month of the program)

Program Requirements

Only permanent residents and refugees are eligible for this program.

How to Register

To register for your language assessment test, please contact WELARC in one of the following ways:

• Email: info@welarc.net
• Phone: 204.943.5387
• In person: 400-275 Portage Avenue

Once your English language skills have been assessed, WELARC will refer you to a language program that fits your needs. If you are referred to the Centre for Newcomer Integration, we will contact you about how to continue with your orientation and registration.

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