Language instruction for Newcomers to Canada
Language Instruction of Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is a free English language training program for eligible adult learners designed to improve basic and intermediate reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as well as learn about daily living in Canada and the workplace.
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who can enroll?
Eligible participants must first take an English placement test with Catholic Social Services Language Assessment, Referral, and Counselling Centre (CSS LARC), and be:
- Adults – 18 years old or older;
- Permanent Residents;
- Or those on a valid Ukrainian (CUAET) Work Permit.
LINC Classes
Virtual (online) and face-to-face (in-person) classes available at the Gupta Newcomer Resource Centre at 11713 82 ST NW—Edmonton, AB—T5B 2V9
Morning Classes: Part-Time
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 am—12:00 pm
Afternoon Classes: Part-Time
- Monday to Friday
- 1:00 pm—3:30 pm
Evening Classes: Part-Time
- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
- 6:00 pm—9:00 pm
Full-Time Classes:
- Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (In-Person)
- 9:00 am—2:00 pm
Thursday & Friday (Virtual)
- 9:00 am—2:00 pm
registration
Register in person at the Gupta Newcomer Resource Centre at 11713 82 ST NW – Edmonton.
- Mon. Tues. & Thurs.—9:00 am—7:30 pm
- Wed. & Fri.—09:00 am—3:00 pm
Bring with you:
- English test result issued by Catholic Social Services Language Assessment, Referral, and Counselling Centre (CSS LARC)
- PR Card or Ukrainian CUAET Work Permit
- Photo ID
childcare services
- Free on-site childcare services may be available to parents enrolled in in-person LINC classes during the day and have a child or children aged 6 months to 5 years old, or
- Free community-based childcare services may be available to parents enrolled in online LINC classes and have preschool or younger children.
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questions?
Contact the Newcomer Centre LINC Administration Team:
- View our LINC brochure
- Call: 780-945-2295
- Email: LINCadminteam@emcn.ab.ca
need a language assessment?
Contact the CSS Language Assessment, Referral and Counselling Centre (LARCC)
- Call 780-424-3545
- Email LARCC@cssalberta.ca