New to Canada ESL / FSL / LINC / TOEFL CITIZENSHIP Learn English or French for FREE! This type of program is perfect for you if you: • Speak English (ESL) or French (FSL) as a second language • Are new to Canada or have lived here for many years • Want to pass the Canadian Citizenship Test • Need a certificate proving your Benchmark level • Are looking for work, trying to improve your job or thinking about college or university • Have children who need help with homework in English or French • Hope to integrate into the Canadian Society more quickly Language Assessment Test You must make an appointment at one of the Language Assessment Centres listed below to have a Benchmark test in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing before you can join a class. www.tcet.com/assessments CLARS - MISSISSAUGA SUSSEX CENTRE 50 Burnhamthorpe Road W., Suite 300 Mississauga, ON L5B 3C2 Telephone: 905-949-0049 x1369 CLARS - MALTON CLARS - BRAMPTON EAST 263 Queen Street East, Unit 14 Brampton, ON L6W 4K6 Telephone: 905-595-0722 x4101 CLARS - BRAMPTON CITY SOUTH 3233 Brandon Gate Drive, Unit 6 Mississauga, ON L4T 3V8 Telephone: 905-677-0007 x1 Community Door 7700 Hurontario Street, North Unit 601 Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3 Telephone: 905-457-4747 x3025 Adult Non-Credit Language Training (ESL and FSL) is funded by the Governments of Ontario 16 www.dpcdsb.org This program is a communicative approach to second language learning, providing learners with an understanding, not only of the language, but also the Canadian culture. The instruction is based on a thematic and communicative approach to developing language used in daily life and job related situations. Oral and written comprehension and expression skills are practiced through a variety of activities such as conversations, role playing scenarios, as well as interactive and group activities. TOEFL - Test Of English As A Foreign Language The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the TOEFL test, which evaluates the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. This course will prepare students for the CBT-TOEFL and will focus on listening comprehension, structure, academic reading and effective paragraph and essay writing. Adult Citizenship and Language Training New to Canada FSL - French As A Second Language and ESL - English As A Second Language This is a study and language support class that prepares newcomers to pass the Citizenship Test in the process of becoming a Canadian Citizen. Instructors provide important information about Canadian history, geography, government, and the rights and responsibilities of Canadian Citizens, through guided questions, key points, summary of each topic and practice tests. The Dufferin-Peel program offers 12 sessions with a total of 36 hours of instruction. Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration LINC Language Instruction For Newcomers to Canada FREE English Classes with computers The LINC program offers free English language training to adult immigrants who wish to learn or improve their English language skills. Speaking, listening, reading, writing, and pronunciation skills are taught according to the Canadian Language Benchmarks and LINC Curriculum Guidelines. LINC – Listening & Speaking This is a level 3, 4 & 5 class where only listening and speaking skills are taught. The class allows adult learners to practice their conversation and listening skills. Topics include current events, everyday life, TV, film and documentaries. Class activities focus on pair and group work. Note To be eligible for the LINC program applicants must be of legal school-leaving age (18 years old in Ontario). Refugee claimants and Canadian citizens are not eligible of LINC. • Call and register today: 905-279-6816 • Bus Transportation: subsidy may be available for eligible students www.dpcdsb.org 17 New to Canada Courses at a Glance MAP # 1 2 3 18 LOCATION PROGRAM BRIAN J. FLEMING CATHOLIC ADULT LEARNING CENTRE 870 Queen St. W Mississauga, ON L5H 4G1 905-891-3034 FSL CAM CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF MISSISSAUGA Unit # 16, Golden Square Centre 1177 Central Parkway West Mississauga, ON L5C 4P3 905-275-8558 CPELC CENTRAL PARKWAY ENGLISH LEARNING CENTRE 377 Burnhamthorpe Rd., East, Suite # 128 Mississauga, ON L5A 3Y1 905-273-5591 DAYS Mon to Thurs Mon to Thurs TIME Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm ESL Mon to Fri Mon to Thurs 9:00 am – 11:30 am 9:00 am – 11:30 am ESL Mon to Fri Mon to Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mon & Wed Sat & Sun 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ESL HARD OF HEARING Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm TOEFL Monday Saturday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CITIZENSHIP Wednesday Saturday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 9:00 am – 12:00 pm LINC Mon to Fri Tues to Thurs 9:00 am – 2:30 pm 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Mon to Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Mon to Fri 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 4 LINC - WESTMINSTER 4094 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON L4W 1J5 905-279-6816 LINC 5 LOGOS BAPTIST CHURCH 6955 Millcreek Dr., Mississauga, ON L5N 5Z6 905-542-1522 ESL Mon to Fri 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 6 MCLAUGHLIN VILLAGE ESL CENTRE 499 Ray Lawson Blvd., Unit # 15, McLaughlin & Ray Lawson Blvd. Brampton, ON L6Y 4E6 905-459-1289 ESL Mon to Fri Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CITIZENSHIP Saturday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm ESL Mon to Fri 9:00am – 3:00 pm ESL Mon to Fri Mon to Fri Mon to Fri Mon to Wed 9:00am – 12:00 pm 9:00am – 3:00 pm 12:30pm – 3:00 pm 6:00pm – 9:00 pm 7 ST. GABRIEL ADULT LEARNING CENTRE 3750 Brandon Gate Dr., Mississauga, ON L4T 3M8 905-362-0701 8 ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA CATHOLIC LEARNING CENTRE 3566 South Common Court, Mississauga, ON L5L 2B1 905-366-5703 www.dpcdsb.org