Language Skills Program (formerly LINC)
(London, Windsor and Sarnia)
To register or inquire about Language Skills Programs, please contact:
WINDSOR:
Windsor YMCA Learning Centre
Eva Kabai at 519-258-9622 x2617
SARNIA:
YMCA Learning & Career Centre
Roxanne Gilroy-Machado at 519-328-4792
LONDON:
YMCA North London Education Centre
Cathy Amos at 519-907-0025 X 4620
YMCA South London Education Centre
Wageha Soltan at 519-907-5500 X 5400
YMCA Westmount Education Centre
Carla Faria or Wageha Soltan at 519-907-5500 X 5400
YMCA Wortley Education Centre
Passant Bassiouny at 519-907-5500 X 1000
YMCA Online English Classes
Cathy Amos at 519-907-0025 X 4620
Passant Bassiouny at 519-907-5500 X 1000
What is the Language Skills Program?
The Language Skills Program is an English as a second language program for adult newcomers who are permanent residents and convention refugees (Canadian citizens are not eligible). LSP teaches listening, speaking, reading, and writing based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks. The Program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
- Classes are free.
- Limited space in the Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) program is available to eligible participants for their children aged 7 months to 6 years during morning, afternoon, and early evening in-person courses.
- Limited transportation assistance for bus passes available to qualified students.
London
YMCA Wortley Education Centre
165 Elmwood Avenue East, London ON
*Care for newcomer children available.
Literacy: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Literacy: Monday – Friday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Reading & Writing CLB’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6:
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Listening & Speaking CLB’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6:
Monday – Friday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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YMCA North London Education Centre
207 – 735 Wonderland Road N., London ON
*Care for newcomer children available.
All classes include skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Literacy: Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Literacy: Monday – Friday 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
CLB’s 1,2,3,4,5,& 6: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 11:30 am
CLB’s 1,2,3,4,5,& 6: Monday – Friday 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
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YMCA South London Education Centre
1119 Jalna Blvd, London (view map)
Free On-Site Care for Newcomer Children
All classes include skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Literacy: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Literacy: Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
CLB 1/2: Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
CLB’s 1, 2, 3, 4: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CLB’s 1, 2, 3, 4: Monday – Friday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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YMCA Westmount London Education Centre
785 Wonderland Rd S, London ON
*Care for newcomer children available.
Literacy: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Literacy: Monday – Friday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Reading & Writing CLB’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Listening & Speaking CLB’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: Monday – Friday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*Evening class include all skills (Monday- Thursday)
Literacy, CLB 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5: Monday – Thursday 6:00p.m.- 8:30p.m.
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YMCA Online Learning Classes
Reading & Writing CLB's 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Listening & Speaking CLB's 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: Monday - Friday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sarnia
YMCA Learning and Career Centre
660 Oakdale Ave., Sarnia, ON
N7V 2A9
LINC
Free On-Site Care for Newcomer Children.
All classes include skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Literacy: Monday - Friday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Literacy: Monday – Thursday 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
CLB’s 1 to 8: Monday – Friday 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
CLB’s 1 to 8: Monday – Thursday 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Additional language programs available in Sarnia:
English as a Second Language (ESL) – In partnership with the Lambton-Kent District school board
English as a second language is program for adult immigrants who are permanent residents, refugee claimants or naturalized Canadian citizens. ESL teaches listening, speaking, reading, and writing based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks. This Program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Communities and Social Services.
Class times:
Day:
Literacy: Monday - Friday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Literacy: Monday – Thursday 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
CLB’s 1 to 8: Monday – Friday 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
CLB’s 1 to 8: Monday – Thursday 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Windsor
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
500 Victoria Avenue, Windsor ON
519-258-9622 ext. 2617
IN-PERSON
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Literacy, CLB 1, 1/2, 2, 3, 4/5 - Integrated
- Care for Newcomer Children (CNC): 3 months to 6 years-
ONLINE
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
CLB 5/6; Seniors - Integrated
IN-PERSON
Monday to Friday - 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Literacy; CLB 1, 2, 3, 4/5 - Integrated
- Care for Newcomer Children (CNC): 3 months to 6 years
ONLINE
Monday to Friday - 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CLB 5/6 - Integrated
ONLINE
Monday to Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CLB 2/3 - Integrated
Tuesday & Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CLB 4/5 - Listening and Speaking
Summer break: June 19 to September 13, 2023
**BLENDED (online and in-person )
ONLINE: Monday to Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
IN-PERSON: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CLB 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 - Integrated
**Summer break for blended courses: June 15 to September 08, 2023
London, Sarnia & Windsor Funding:
Sarnia Funding:
