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English Learning Resources in Northumberland
Academic Upgrading - Literacy & Basic Skills Program at Fleming College
| Location | Fleming Employment Centre & Academic Upgrading (1A-609 William Street, Cobourg ON, K9A 3A6) |
| Format | In-class Self-directed (individual learning with teacher’s assistance) |
| Language Level | CLB Level 6 for speaking and listening |
| Eligibility | Ontario resident Learners who need high school level reading, writing, math & science At least 19 years old Must already have a high level of English speaking & listening (CLB Level 6) |
| When | Anytime, Year Round |
| Fee | None |
| Other Details | High school equivalent courses (at the level needed to enter college) in English (communications), Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, as well as strategies for College and work. Fully accessible. Financial help for transportation is available for those who qualify |
| Questions / Register | Contact Student Advisor: Heather Scrimshaw, [email protected], 1-866-353-6464 ext. 1262 For assessment of CLB level before registering, contact NCC at: [email protected] or 705-743-0882 |
| For more information | Website |
English Classes (Beginner)
| Location | Please refer to Activities Calendar |
| Format | Please check our Activities Calendar |
| Language Level | Beginner |
| Eligibility | Clients of the New Canadians Centre |
| When | Please check our Activities Calendar |
| Fee | None |
| Other Details | Basic English class for beginners; Drop-in |
| Questions / Register | Contact NCC at [email protected] or 705-743-0882 |
| For more information | Website |
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Online Self-Assessment
| Location | Website |
| Format | Online self-assessment |
| Language Level | Any Level |
| Eligibility | Anyone |
| When | Anytime |
| Fee | None |
| Other Details | This Self-Assessment will give you an idea of your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). The self-assessments are based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and will assess your language proficiency in reading and listening. Please Note: these assessment results are unofficial and cannot be used for academic admissions to post-secondary institutions, immigration, citizenship or employment purposes, and they cannot be used for placement into most language training programs. CLB-OSA is not a substitute for a language assessment done in-person at an Assessment Centre in Canada (such as the New Canadians Centre). |
| Questions / Register | Contact CLB-OSA |
| For more information | Website |
English Conversation Group
| Location | Please refer to Activities Calendar |
| Format | Please refer to our Activities Calendar |
| Language Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Eligibility | Clients of the New Canadians Centre |
| When | September to June Please refer to our Activities calendar |
| Fee | None |
| Other Details | Group conversation practice with a different topic every class; Drop-in |
| Questions / Register | Contact NCC at: [email protected], 705-743-0882 |
| For more information | Website |
Help Centre ESL Classes
| Location | The Help Centre (1005 Elgin St. Suite 301, Cobourg) |
| Format | Small groups |
| Language Level | Beginner and intermediate |
| Eligibility | Permanent Residents; Canadian Citizens; Work Permit holders); Visitors and international students |
| When | 9.30am to 12pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays |
| Fee | None |
| Other Details | Open to all adult learners |
| Questions / Register | Contact the Help Centre at 905 372 2646 or email [email protected] |
| For more information | Website |
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
| Location | Fleming College Peterborough Peterborough Square 360 George St N Unit 26 Peterborough ON K9H 7E7 Fleming College Cobourg 1A-609 William Street Cobourg ON K9A 3A6 |
| Format | In-person and online study options available |
| Language Level | Beginner, Intermediate |
| Eligibility | Permanent Residence or Conventional Refugee Language Assessment required from New Canadians Centre |
| When | All year round Morning, afternoon, and evening classes |
| Fee | None |
| Other Details | Focuses on assisting newcomer integration. Childcare available. Fully accessible. |
| Questions / Register | Contact New Canadians Centre to arrange a Language Assessment and referral to LINC: [email protected] Or 705-743-0882 |
| For more information | Website |
LINC Homestudy Program
| Location | Online |
| Format | Online |
| Language Level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Eligibility | Permanent Residence or Conventional Refugee Age 18 and over Minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks: Listening 3, Speaking 3, Reading 2, Writing 2 |
| When | Flexible |
| Fee | None |
| Other Details | A free English language training program for eligible newcomers to Canada who cannot attend regular classes |
| Questions / Register | Contact: 905-949-0049 x1257, 1-800-668-1179, www.linchomestudy.ca For assessment, contact NCC at 705-743-0882 or [email protected] |
| For more information | Website |
Tutoring: New Canadians Centre Volunteers
| Location | New Canadians Centre (221 Romaine Street, Peterborough) |
| Format | Individual learning with a volunteer tutor |
| Language Level | CLB 6 or below |
| Eligibility | Permanent Residents; Canadian Citizens; Work Permit holders) Visitors and international students are not eligible |
| When | Flexible (one hour weekly) |
| Fee | None |
| Other Details | One-on-one meeting with volunteer will help develop English speaking and listening skills, |
| Questions / Register | Contact NCC [email protected] or 705-743-0882 |
| For more information | Website |
TVO Independent Learning Centre
| Location | Online |
| Format | Online |
| Language Level | Advanced |
| Eligibility | At least 19 years old Ontario resident Not currently enrolled in High School Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, Conventional Refugee |
| When | Flexible |
| Fee | $40 |
| Other Details | High school courses including English, math, sciences, other subjects. |
| Questions / Register | Contact Form 1-800-387-5512 (English) / 1-800-265-0454 (French) |
| For more information | Website |