Enhance Your Communication Skills
Language Training
OCCSC offers comprehensive English language training to help newcomers improve their communication skills and better integrate into the community.
Are you looking to learn or improve your language skills?
We currently offer the following courses:
English
Fee for Service
English (LINC)
Free for Eligible Clients
Free for Eligible Clients
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is a government-funded program designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills, facilitating better integration into Canadian society. The program offers free English classes at various levels, focusing on practical communication skills needed for daily life, work, and community involvement. Participants benefit from experienced instructors, flexible class schedules, and a supportive learning environment tailored to their unique needs.
What is LINC?
LINC classes offer English instructions to newcomer learners, based on the LINC curriculum that encompasses a wide range of topics through which the language is taught. Information about life in Canada is provided, with a focus on social and cultural issues and, through a variety of field trips, the program links learners to the community. Some topics include: Canadian culture and Canadian laws, community and government services, education, employment, family and relationships, health and safety, banking, customer services, travel and transportation, etc. Students in the LINC program are provided with both language training and settlement skills. There are various workshops, too, with guest speakers who are experts in different fields that provide valuable additional information and knowledge to the LINC participants.
Who is Eligible for LINC?
The LINC program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is for adults (18 years and older), permanent residents and convention refugees (for some other eligible immigration categories, please call the office).
The purpose of the LINC Program is to help newcomers to Canada learn English (at different levels of proficiency), to adapt effectively to Canadian society.
How Can I Join A LINC Class?
Anyone wishing to join a LINC class must first do a language assessment that identifies the client’s language and training needs. LINC clients must be assessed at:
- National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA Language Assessment Resource Centre Suite 308, 240 Catherine Street Ottawa, ON K2P 2G8
Please call 613- 238 5462 to make an appointment.
Please bring the following documents with you when you go to the Language Assessment & Resource Centre:
- Permanent Resident card (PR card) or Immigration paper
- Proof of address in Ontario (e.g. driver license, bank statement, bills, etc.)
Please mention that you would like to take LINC at OCCSC.
Registration for LINC classes at OCCSC: Please bring the following documents with you:
- PR card or other immigration documents
- Proof of address in Ontario (driver’s license, bank statement, hydro bills, etc.)
- Your assessment result for registration.
Our office is located at 400 Cooper St., Suite 2000.
For registration and information, please call: (613) 235-4875 ext. 126/128/142
Where are the LINC classes located at the OCCSC?
All classes are held Online via Zoom.
For registration and information, please call: (613) 235-4875 ext. 126/128/142
When are the classes?
Please see the schedule below.
Pre-CLB
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Monday
9:00 am - 12:00pm -
Wednesday
9:00 am - 12:00pm
CLB 1
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Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00pm
CLB 1/2
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Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00pm -
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
9:00 am - 12:00pm -
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
1:00 pm - 4:00pm -
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00pm
CLB 2/3
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Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00pm -
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
9:00 am - 12:00pm -
Monday / Wednesday
6:00 pm - 9:00pm -
Saturday
1:00 pm - 4:00pm
CLB 3/4
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Tuesday / Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00pm -
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00pm
CLB 4/5
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Monday / Wednesday
1:00 pm - 4:00pm -
Tuesday / Thursday
6:00 pm - 9:00pm -
Saturday
1:00 pm - 4:00pm
CLB 5+
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Tuesday / Thursday
6:00 pm - 9:00pm
FEE FOR SERVICE
English Language Traning
OCCSC is now offering English fee for service courses online, via Zoom. We want you to either start or continue with your English classes online with our highly skilled language teachers. Our English courses are open to all who are interested in improving their overall language proficiency or start learning a new one, such as visitors, work permit holders, Canadian citizens and other immigration categories.
Beginner English
This course teaches basic English skills, while clearly familiarizing participants with the use of every day vocabulary.
Language Assessment is mandatory for all NEW students before registration, at $25.00 each
For More Information or to Register, Please Contact:
- Where: online
- Length: 8 Weeks
- Date: January 20, 2025 to March 17, 2025
- Time: Monday & Wednesday, morning 9:00-12:00
- Who: Adult Newcomers (17 & up) All Immigration Categories
- How much: $230.00 + $25.00 assessment fee (non-refundable) for NEW students
Low Intermediate English
This course will help students improve their basic English to the next level, with a particular focus on developing speaking, pronunciation, listening, and spelling skills.
Language Assessment is mandatory for all NEW students before registration, at $25.00 each
For More Information or to Register, Please Contact:
- Where: online
- Length: 8 Weeks
- Date: January 21, 2025 to March 13, 2025
- Time: Tuesday & Thursday, afternoon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Who: Adult Newcomers (17 & up) All Immigration Categories
- How much:$230.00 +$25.00 assessment fee (non-refundable) for NEW students
High Intermediate English
This course will help you improve your English in all four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a special focus on effective communication, both in every day life, and in the workplace.
For More Information or to Register, Please Contact:
- Where: online
- Length: 8 Weeks
- Date: TBD
- Time: Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Who: Adult Newcomers (17 & up) From All Immigration Categories
- Contact organization for cost and related fees.
Advanced English
This course will help students achieve advanced level of communication in English, with emphasis on oral communication skills. Students will put into practice already developed English skills, while building the language confidence in expressing themselves.
For More Information or to Register, Please Contact:
- Where: Online
- Length: 8 Weeks
- Date: TBD
- Time: Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Who: Adult Newcomers (17 & up) From All Immigration Categories
- Contact organization for cost and related fees.
