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Upper Grand District School Board - English as a Second Language

English language day and evening classes for adults:
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Speciality classes (schedule varies, call for information):
  • academic test preparation
  • preparation for IELTS and TOEFL class
  • citizenship class
  • may offer other classes related to spoken and written English language development and skills training

Childminding program for some LINC classes:
  • free childminding for children of permanent residents and Convention refugees
  • contact St George's Centre for details

ESL Summer School for students in Grades 7, 8 and Grades 9-12:
  • three weeks duration in July
  • apply through elementary or secondary school

Note: Start dates for all day classes, night classes and Sat classes depend on enrollment numbers

Application

Call 519-766-9551 or email stgeorges.centre@ugdsb.on.ca to enroll in classes.

Eligibility

  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, convention refugees, and refugee claimants
  • participants take a language assessment to determine class placement
  • temporary residents and visitors may also attend classes for a small fee
Ages 18 years and up

Languages

Physical Access

Fully Accessible - Parking - Accessible ; Entrance - Accessible ; Not Accessible - Washroom (Men's) - located on second floor

Fees

Program ; All classes are free for permanent residents, Convention refugees, refugee claimants and Canadian citizens with proof of status.

Small fee for adult visitors and foreign nationals with study or work permits - call for information.
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