LINC (LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA)
What is LINC?
LINC is an English language training program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)/Government of Canada for adult immigrants and refugees. It is free for students and helps newcomers learn practical, useful English for life in Canada. The classes focus on teaching English needed for settlement in Canada. Some of the themes covered in the classes are:
- Health
- Employment
- Education
- Community – including transportation and recreation
- Housing
- Food and shopping
Who can study in LINC?
To study in LINC a student needs to be:
- A permanent resident
- 18 years or older
What do we offer?
At ASSIST, LINC classes are offered virtually, in-person and in blended model at the Southwest location. Our program is flexible and we offer different types and levels of classes.
| Class Type | Timings | Levels |
|---|---|---|
| Pre LINC classes | Mondays to Fridays 9:00 am – 12:00 in person Instead of waiting on a wait list, learn some skills to use when you join a CLB class. * 8 weeks long | All levels CLB 1-2, CLB 3-4, and CLB 5-7 |
| Full-time | Mondays to Fridays 9:00 am to 2:30 pm | CLB 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 CLB 3/4 Blended CLB 6/7 Blended |
| Part-time – mornings | Mondays to Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | CLB 3, 4, 5 & 6 |
| Part-time – evenings | Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | CLB 4, 5, 6 |
Students can register for classes anytime, and can join a class on the first Monday of every month. They can move to the next level as soon as they have completed the requirements at their level.
Child Care Available
We also offer free child care to students who have children ages between 19 months and 5 years. Child care spaces are limited and priority will be given to students who are studying in a full-time class. The child care rooms are located in the first floor of the building.
Students must bring the following documents for child care registration:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Child’s Landing paper or PR card
- Alberta health care card
- Immunization record
How to register in LINC?
Step 1: Get a Language Assessment
To study in LINC students must get a language placement score first. Make an appointment at the Language Assessment Referral and Counselling Centre (LARCC) at Catholic Social Services (CSS) for a placement test.
Catholic Social Services
Address :8212 118 Avenue
Phone :780-424-3545
After the test is complete, students will receive a LINC card with a score for Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
Step 2: Register for class
Visit the Southwest location for registration during office hours.
Address : 820 Saddleback Road
Phone : 780-429-3112 ext. 221, 222, 223
Office Hours :8:30 am – 3:30 pm – Mondays to Thursdays
Bring the following documents to register for classes:
- Picture ID
- LINC Card
- PR Card and Landing paper
- Most recent LINC certificate and progress report if you have been a LINC student before
We will place the student in a class based on the score and seat availability.