Go to English Classes and Language Assessment in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Multicultural Association - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)
- Provides assessment of English language proficiency for eligible newcomers
- Provides daytime classes for English language instruction levels 1-7, as well as literacy
- Provides eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL), Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)
Application
Language Instruction for Newcomers
- Language test (CLBA, CLBPT, Literacy) will determine the appropriate level
- LINC assessment and instruction for Thunder Bay
- LINC assessment and Home Study for Thunder Bay District
- Call ahead to verify eligibility, book assessment appointment and confirm documents (Permanent Resident (PR) card or Landing paper with passport) to access service
Eligibility
Individuals 18 years of age and older
Language Instruction for Newcomers
Adults 18 years or older who are newcomers to Canada or meet one of these criteria:
Language Instruction for Newcomers
- Must be a Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee, but not yet a Canadian citizen
- Some exceptions apply; call for eligibility determination
Adults 18 years or older who are newcomers to Canada or meet one of these criteria:
- Canadian citizens born outside of Canada
- Permanent resident born outside of Canada
- Convention refugees
- Protected persons or refugee claimants
- Workers admitted under the Live-In Caregiver program
- Applicants under other programs holding the initial letter of approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Languages
Interpretive Services - available in 58 languages
Physical Access
Fully Accessible
Fees
None; Fee assistance available for Transportation Assistance - Bus pass may be provided; Day Care may be provided if spaces are available; assistance is provided by Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
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