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ESL - English as a Second Language Classes

Stage 1 English Program - CLB Levels 1 and 2

CLB 1-2 Stage 1 English Programs are offered in two different locations, two times per week.

  1. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 9:00 am - 11:30 am at the Meadowgreen House for All Nations, 501E Avenue W South (in the Meadowgreen Strip Mall). map
  2. Monday and Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Meadowgreen House for All Nations, 501E Avenue W South (in the Meadowgreen Strip Mall). map
  3. Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the Global Gathering Place, 100 5th Avenue North. map

These classes are designed for English language learners with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) rating of one or two. Eligible clients must:

  • be 18 years or older
  • have lived in Canada fewer than five years
  • have language benchmarks 1-2
  • be temporary residents, international students, or their spouses or dependents
  • be permanent residents who can't attend other English classes

If you do not know your CLB level and would like more information about our classes, please contact our office, or visit or call the Newcomer Information Centre to arrange to be tested.

Stage 1 English Program - CLB Levels 3 and 4
CLB 3-4 Stage 1 English Programs are offered in two different locations, two times per week.
  1. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 9:00 am - 11:30 am at the Meadowgreen House for All Nations, 501E Avenue W South (in the Meadowgreen Strip Mall). map
  2. Monday and Wednesday Evenings, from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the Global Gathering Place, 100 5th Avenue North. map


These classes are designed for English language learners with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) rating of three or four. Eligible clients must:

  • be 18 years or older
  • have lived in Canada fewer than five years
  • have language benchmarks 3-4
  • be temporary residents, international students, or their spouses or dependents
  • be permanent residents who can't attend other English classes

If you do not know your CLB level and would like more information about our classes, please contact our office, or visit or call the Newcomer Information Centre to arrange to be tested.

Drop-In Intermediate Classes (CLB Levels 4 and 5)

These classes are open to everyone, regardless of immigration status. Call 665-0268.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Global Gathering Place
100 5th Avenue North

Drop-In Advanced Classes (CLB Levels 6 and 7)

These classes are open to everyone, regardless of immigration status. Call 665-0268.

Mondays and Wednesdays
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Global Gathering Place
100 5th Avenue North

LINC 1 & 2

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers) classes are open to Permanent Residents.

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30 - 2:30 pm 
Meadowgreen House for All Nations, 
501E Avenue W South (in the Meadowgreen Strip Mall). map

These classes are designed for English language learners with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) rating of one or two. If you do not know your CLB level and would like more information about our classes, please contact our office, or visit or call the Newcomer Information Centre to arrange to be tested.

LINC Literacy Classes (CLB <1)

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes are open to Permanent Residents and are delivered at the Global Gathering Place, 100 5th Avenue North.

Morning Class:

Monday to Friday
9:30 am - 11:30 am

Afternoon Class:

Monday to Friday
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

LINC 2-5 at Vincent Massey

Initially developed in response to the language needs of the parents of EAL students at Vincent Massey School, this class is open to all Permanent Residents. Call 665-0268

Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Vincent Massey School, 1001 Northumberland Avenue map

American Sign Language - English as a Second Language Class

The result of a collaboration between several concerned agencies, organizations, and individuals, this class provides hard-of-hearing newcomers with the essentials in American Sign Language and English.

Monday - Thursday
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
St. Marguerite School, 1235 McCormack Road map