Language Programs
Are You New to Canada and Need to Improve Your English?
Our Language Classes Can Help!
Relocating to Canada is exciting, but is not without challenges. Whether you need to learn English to get a job, apply to post-secondary education, or simply for everyday conversations, our language classes are specifically designed to meet your individual needs. We offer a range of language programs, including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and English language clubs designed around a particular field, interest or age group.
Class Locations
Eligible Participants
- Permanent residents of Canada who are not Canadian citizens
- Convention refugees
- Persons in Canada applying to become a permanent resident, and who have been informed by a letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada about the initial approval of application, subject to completion of background check
To join our language classes, you also need to be an adult (18 years of age or older), and have your English tested at one of the following local language assessment centres:
YMCA Language Assessment and Referral Centres in Toronto