Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Service Areas – Nanaimo, Lantzville, Duncan, Parksville, Port Alberni, Tofino, and Ucluelet.
  • Free English classes for eligible adult newcomers- ESL Literacy to LINC 4
  •  Eligibility
    • Permanent Resident
    • Convention refugee
    • Newcomer approved for Permanent Residency
  • Blended teaching approach – In-person combined with online.
  • Online class is available for LINC 3 and LINC 4.
  • Real-world communication reflecting life in the community.
  • Free Childminding is available for in-person classes.
  • LINC Certificate upon achievement of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) levels.

Referral to the LINC Home Study Program is available. For more information: LINC Home Study Canada 

For more information contact:
Team Lead, Language Services

Team Lead, Language Services

Jillian
Tel: (250) 753-6911 Ext. 106

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