NEW EMPLOYMENT-RELATED COURSES STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST!!! See Specialized Courses tab below.
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September 19, 2022 – July 28, 2023
Learn English, Discover your Future!
- Classes are available In Person, Online from home, and Blended (mix of in person & online)
- Attend morning, afternoon, afterschool, night or anytime!
- Live in Elgin, Oxford or Middlesex Counties? Online classes are an option.
- Need a Chromebook? We can loan you one.
- Check out special courses to:
- Prepare for the Citizenship Test (self-guided online course)
- Prepare for IELTS Test (day or night online courses)
- Beginner English classes for learners living in communities outside London
- Learn English to get a job
Go to the REGISTRATION section below and complete the registration form.
IMPORTANT Course details, including schedule, duration, capacity, et cetera, are subject to change
Courses |
General ESL-LINC courses are organized by:
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Specialized Courses |
IELTS Preparation Day and Night Online classes (Achieved CLB 6 or higher in all skills required) This course is designed for students who must take the IELTS test for admission to college or university or to become recertified in their profession in Canada. Some of the aspects of the course include: developing test-taking skills and strategies; learning about expected essay formats and test-related tasks; practice in using academic level vocabulary; developing reading comprehension and listening /speaking skills and strategies for tests. Go to the Registration section on this page to complete the Request to Register for Online Classes Form.
Citizenship Test Preparation Online classes Anytime (Achieved CLB 4 or higher in all skills required) This course is online and self-directed. It helps you prepare for the citizenship test. You will work on your own computer to complete 12 units. Learn more about Canada: its heritage and history; its government and systems; its geography and regions; your rights and responsibilities. You will receive a certificate of completion after completing all units. Go to the Registration section on this page to complete the Citizenship Preparation Course Registration Form.
English Anytime Online classes Anytime (Achieved CLB 2 or higher in all skills required) Do you find it difficult to attend class regularly? Do you work different days and times? This course is for you! The online course is a mix of self-study and Google Meets with other learners and your instructor. The Meets will run at different times in the week so you can attend one or more to suit your work schedule. Course is set to address CLB 3-6. Go to the Registration section on this page to complete the Request to Register for Online Classes Form.
Beginner English in the Counties Blended classes (Foundation to CLB 2) Learners will meet in-person with the instructor at a community location once or twice Go to the Registration section on this page to complete the Request to Register for Online Classes Form.
Path2Work - Customer & Client Care Start date: February 1 2023 Blended course (Some days in-person at Wheable, some days online) (Achieved CLB 4 or higher in all skills required) This is an employment prep course. Most jobs expect you to deal with customers. It’s important to use appropriate English to serve customers. The Path2Work course focuses on Customer and Client Care English. Course activities involve hands-on learning tasks such as role-playing exercises, dialogue practice sessions and simulations of common on-the-job experiences. During the course, you will have one-on-one and group sessions to assist with job search with employment counsellors. Go to the Registration section on this page to complete the ESL4Work & Path2Work Registration Form.
ESL4Work as a Childcare Worker Start date: February 1 2023 Blended course (Some days in-person at Banting Annex, some days online) (Achieved CLB 5 or higher in all skills required) This is an employment prep course. The course focuses on the Childcare sector, exploring the sector-related language and cultural expectations of the Canadian workplace. Course activities involve hands-on learning tasks such as role-playing exercises, dialogue practice sessions and simulations of common on-the-job experiences. You will develop strong interviewing, networking and workplace communication skills. A work placement following the course offers you valuable Canadian work experience. You can also earn credits towards an OSSD if continuing to the 7-week co-op placement. Go to the Registration section on this page to complete the ESL4Work & Path2Work Registration Form.
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We offer ESL and LINC classes:
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School Year Calendar |
Eligibility |
To qualify to attend ESL classes with TVDSB, you must be:
Once enrolled in any ESL class (morning, afternoon, afterschool, evening), students are expected to attend classes regularly.
To qualify to attend LINC classes with TVDSB, you must be:
Once enrolled in a LINC class (morning, afternoon, after school), students are expected to attend classes regularly with an 80% attendance rate |
Registration |
To Register: complete and submit one of the online forms below, email esl@tvdsb.ca or call the site where you want to attend.
Citizenship Preparation Course Registration Form ESL4Work & Path2Work Registration Form Request to Register for IN PERSON CLASSES Form Request to Register for ONLINE CLASSES Form
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Care for Your Children |
Locations near ESL-LINC sites
Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)
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Language Certificate for Citizenship |
Do you need a language certificate to apply for Citizenship? Fill out the Language Certificate Request form.
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Settlement Services |
Contact Us |
For more information Call: 519-452-2660 press 9-69715. Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Email: esl@tvdsb.ca
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ESL is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)
LINC is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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