In Canada, the federal and
provincial governments offer numerous programs and institutions to teach the
language to newcomers. These programs are usually free and aim to help
immigrants better integrate into society and the labor market.
1. LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
- Details:
- A
free program offered by the Government of Canada.
- English
language training for newcomers with permanent residents and refugees.
- It
focuses on language learning relevant to Canadian daily life, work, and
culture.
- Where
to enroll?:
- Through local Immigrant Services centers or the IRCC
website.
2. CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks)
- Details:
- Assess
your English level to determine the right class.
- It
is usually done before attending LINC
classes.
- How
is it done?:
- You
can go to the nearest language assessment centre.
- Ask local newcomer services for information about assessment
centres.
3. Settlement Agencies
- Newcomer
Service Centers:
- They
offer a variety of services, including language lessons, job help, and
counseling.
- Examples:
- YMCA Newcomer
Services
- Immigrant Services
Calgary
- Ontario
Immigrant Nominee Program Services
- You
can use provincial websites to find these centers, such as:
4. ESL (English as a Second Language) Programs
- Details:
- Language
classes offered by the provincial or local government.
- Especially
for those who need working and professional language skills.
- How
to register?:
5. IELTS Preparation (Free or Low-Cost)
- Some
government institutions also offer language test preparation courses such
as IELTS . If you plan to work or continue your
education, these courses are very useful.
6. Collège and University Language Programs
- Some
Canadian colleges and universities have language programs for newcomers:
- Seneca College
- George Brown College
- University
of Toronto Continuing Studies
- These
programs may include cost but are of very high quality.
7. TVO Learn (Ontario)
- A
free online app for learning language and other skills.
- Website:
TVO Learn
How to get started?
- Contact
your nearest Newcomer Service Center.
- Register
for a language assessment at CLB.
- Join
the LINC program or ESL
classes.
If you specify a specific city or province, I can provide
more detailed information
In Canada, there are language centers and institutions for
newcomers in all provinces and territories. The following are the important
government and related centers in each province and territory :
Provinces of Canada
1. Ontario
- LINC
& ESL Centers:
- YMCA
Newcomer Services (in Toronto and other major cities)
- Toronto
District School Board (TDSB):
Free ESL courses for adults.
- Catholic
Immigration Centre (Ottawa):
Provides language and social integration services.
- Find
the nearest center:
- Ontario Government Website:
Find Ontario Newcomer Services
2. بریتیش کلمبیا (British Columbia)
- LINC
& ESL Centers:
- MOSAIC
(Vancouver):
Language and Immigrant Support Services.
- Immigrant
Services Society of BC (ISSofBC):
One of the largest providers of language and settlement services.
- Find
the nearest center:
3. Alberta
- LINC & ESL Centers:
- Calgry Immigrant
Education Society (CIES):
Language
training and work skills.
- Edmondon
Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN):
Language courses and job services.
- Find
the nearest center:
- Immigrant Alberta
Services
4. کبک (Quebec)
- This is for courses in French
(LINC یا
معادل آن به زبان فرانسه):
- Accueil et Intégration
Bas-Saint-Laurent:
دوره های
زبان برای تازه واردان.
- Ministère
de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI):
وب سایت: MIFI Québec
- For
English:
- YMCA
Quebec
English Language and Social Skills Courses.
5. Manitoba
- LINC
& ESL Centers:
- Manitoba
Start (Winnipeg):
Language training and immigration services.
- WELARC
(Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre):
Assessment and introduction to appropriate courses.
6. Saskatchewan
- LINC
& ESL Centers:
- Regina
Open Door Society (RODS):
Language services and support for newcomers.
- Saskatchewan
Intercultural Association (Saskatoon):
Educational and cultural courses.
7. نوا اسکوشیا (Nova Scotia)
- LINC
& ESL Centers:
- Immigrant
Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS):
Language and Job Skills Services.
8. Newfoundland and Labrador
(Newfoundland and Labrador)
- LINC & ESL Centers:
- Associated
for New Canadeans (ANC):
Language services and social integration.
9. نیوبرانزویک (New Brunswick)
- LINC & ESL Centers:
- Multicultural
Society of Fredricton (MCAF):
Provides language and culture courses.
10. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
- LINC & ESL Centers:
- PEI
Association for Newcomers to Canada (PEIANC):
خدمات زبان و استقرار.
11. Yukon, Nunavut & Northwest
Territories
- LINC
& ESL Centers:
- Yukon
Learn Society:
Educational and Language Services.
- Aurora
College (NWT):
Language courses for newcomers.
Note:
- To
find the nearest center, you can use the IRCC Tool:Find LINC Class
1. Alberta
- Calgary
Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
- Location:
Calgary
- Services: English
Classes and Accommodation Programs
- وبسایت: ciwa-online.com
- Edmonton
Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
- Location:
Edmonton
- Services: Language
training and accommodation services
- وبسایت: emcn.ab.ca
2. بریتیش کلمبیا (British Columbia)
- Immigrant
Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
- Location:
Vancouver
- Services: LINC Classes and
Accommodation Services
- وبسایت: issbc.org
- MOSAIC
- Location:
Vancouver
- Services: Language
Instruction and Employment Programs
- وبسایت:
mosaicbc.org
3. Manitoba
- Manitoba
Start
- Location:
Winnipeg
- Services: Language
Assessment and LINC Classes
- وبسایت: manitobastart.com
- Immigrant
Centre Manitoba
- Location:
Winnipeg
- Services: Language
training and accommodation services
- وبسایت: icmanitoba.com
4. نیوبرانزویک (New Brunswick)
- Multicultural
Association of Fredericton (MCAF)
- Location:
Fredericton
- Services: Language
classes and accommodation programs
- وبسایت: mcaf.nb.ca
- YMCA
of Greater Saint John
- Location:
St. John's
- Services: Language
training and accommodation services
- وبسایت: saintjohny.ymca.ca
5. Newfoundland and Labrador
(Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Association
for New Canadians (ANC)
- Location:
St. John's
- Services: Language
classes and accommodation services
- وبسایت: ancnl.ca
6. نوا اسکوشیا (Nova Scotia)
- Immigrant
Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
- Location:
Halifax
- Services: Language
Instruction and Accommodation Programs
- وبسایت:
isans.ca
7. Ontario (Ontario)
- Toronto
District School Board (TDSB)
- Location:
Toronto
- Services: ESL and LINC Classes
- وبسایت: tdsb.on.ca
- YMCA
of Greater Toronto
- Location:
Toronto
- Services: Language
training and accommodation services
- وبسایت: ymcagta.org
8. PEI (Prince Edward Island)
- Immigrant
& Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA PEI)
- Location:
Charlottetown
- Services: Language
training and accommodation services
- وبسایت: irsapei.ca
9. کبک (Quebec)
- West
Island Multi-Service Integration Centre (CIMOI)
- Location:
Montreal
- Services: French
language classes and accommodation services
- وبسایت: cimoi.com
- YMCA
of Québec
- Location:
Montreal
- Services: Language
Instruction and Accommodation Programs
- وبسایت:
ymcaquebec.org
10. Saskatchewan
- Regina
Open Door Society (RODS)
- Location:
Regina
- Services: Language
classes and accommodation services
- وبسایت: rods.sk.ca
- Saskatoon
Open Door Society (SODS)
- Location:
Saskatoon
- Services: Language
Instruction and Accommodation Programs
- وبسایت: sods.sk.ca
11. قلمروهای شمال غربی (Northwest Territories)
- Aurora
College
- Location:
Yellowknife
- Services: Language
Learning Programs for Newcomers
- وبسایت:
auroracollege.nt.ca
12. Nunavut
- Nunavut
Arctic College
- Location:
Iqaluyit
- Services: Basic
Language and Skills Programs
- وبسایت:
arcticcollege.ca
13. Yukon