Our community partners offer a range of resources to help newcomers learn and practice English
The New Canadians Centre offers these supports for English Language Learners:
English Classes (Beginner)
We provide free English classes to beginners, led by a volunteer Instructor. During in-person classes, free childcare is provided by Early Childhood Educators on-site.
Details: Please check our Activities Calendar
Eligibility: Clients of the New Canadians Centre
To Register: Book an intake appointment with a Settlement Counsellor at the New Canadians Centre who will then refer you to a class.
English Conversation Group (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
We provide Conversation Groups to help newcomers of all language levels practice their English speaking and listening skills, led by a volunteer Instructor.
Details: Please check our Activities Calendar
Eligibility: Clients of the New Canadians Centre
To Register: Book an intake appointment with a Settlement Counsellor at the New Canadians Centre who will then refer you to a class.
Volunteer Match
We provide clients with the opportunity to increase their social connections, practice their English language skills and prepare for the citizenship exam. We make individual client and volunteer matches based on needs and interests.
To Register: Book an intake appointment with a Settlement Counsellor at the New Canadians Centre who will then refer you to a tutor match.
English in the Workplace - On Hold
Through this program, we offer free language support to newcomers at their workplace. The schedule will be set by the newcomer and the instructor. Since the program takes place at the employees’ workplace, during working hours, it is important that the supervisor/manager is supportive. Some of the skills that can be taught are:
- Workplace vocabulary and terminology
- Telephone skills
- Giving and taking instructions and directions
- Workplace culture
- Participating in meetings
- Workplace communications and teamwork
- Workplace writing
- Conflict resolution
When: Ongoing intake through the year (this program is currently on hold)
Language Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Eligibility: Clients of the New Canadians Centre
For more information: Contact Patrick Foley to discuss how you can participate in this program