HELPING FAMILIES THRIVE • CONNECTING COMMUNITIES • CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
HELPING FAMILIES THRIVE • CONNECTING COMMUNITIES • CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
Our Special Language Programs & Services are designed to complement our Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program by providing innovative learning opportunities that support English language development, academic success, employment readiness, digital confidence, financial literacy, and successful integration into Canadian society.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your English, prepare for a language proficiency exam, develop workplace and digital skills, improve your financial knowledge, or support your educational and career goals, our specialized programs offer flexible, practical, and learner-centred opportunities for youth and adults.
Explore our programs below to find the learning pathway that best supports your goals.
The Digital Literacy Integration for ESL Financial Success Journey is an innovative program developed by ASSIST Community Services Centre to help newcomer adults build the English language, digital, and financial skills needed to confidently navigate everyday life in Canada.
Through an integrated, hands-on approach, participants strengthen their ability to manage personal finances, use online banking and digital services, understand Canadian financial systems, protect themselves from fraud, and make informed financial decisions while improving their English communication skills. The program empowers learners to become more confident, financially independent, and better prepared for successful settlement and long-term integration into Canadian society.
By the end of the program, participants will have developed the knowledge and confidence to manage their finances, use digital technology safely and effectively, and communicate about financial matters in English.
Learners will strengthen their ability to budget, bank, save, borrow responsibly, understand taxes, government benefits, retirement planning, and protect themselves from financial fraud. They will also build practical digital skills, including using computers, online banking, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and government online services. Throughout the program, participants will improve their English language skills by reading financial documents, completing forms, writing emails, asking questions, and confidently communicating with financial institutions and service providers.
The program equips newcomers with practical, real-world skills that support financial independence, digital confidence, and successful settlement in Canada.
Join us to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve your financial goals.
Program Options: 2 classes
Delivery Format: In-person at SW Building
Eligibility: Everyone’s welcome and it’s FREE!
Class Schedules:
For More Information & Registration
📞 Phone: 780-429-3112
✉️ Email: lincsw@assistcsc.org
ELEVATE Youth 2.0 is an innovative educational and skills development initiative designed to address identified service gaps among newcomer and refugee youth aged 14-18 and adult literacy learners aged 19-30. Through a comprehensive and culturally responsive approach, the program strengthens English language development, foundational literacy, essential employability skills, and digital competency to support academic success, employment readiness, independence, and long-term community integration.
From September 2026 to December 2027, ASSIST Community Services Centre will deliver two targeted programs, each consisting of three cohorts. Both programs help participants improve their English, build essential skills, increase digital competency, and prepare for further education, employment, and successful integration into the community.
Come learn, connect, and grow with us in a supportive environment!
For More Information & Registration
📞 Phone: 780-429-3112
✉️ Email: lincsw@assistcsc.org
The ASSIST EAL Intensive Cost Recovery Program is a comprehensive English language training program designed for adult newcomers who wish to continue developing their English proficiency beyond government-funded language training or who require additional language development for employment, professional licensing, post-secondary education, or personal goals. The program offers a sequence of intensive courses from CLB 5 through CLB 8, each aligned and following 8 strands: with the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), the CCLB Language for Success Framework, Grammar Development, Vocabulary and Pronunciation Development, Digital Learning and Google Workspace Integration, Employment, Community and Academic Readiness, Performance-Based Assessment, and Integrated CELPIP and IETLS preparation.
Total: 11 instructional hours per week
Option 1: Blended Learning (In-Person + Online)
Dates: July 6, 2026 – January 18, 2027
Location: ASSIST Southwest Office
Schedule:
Option 2: Online Learning
Schedule:
Option 1: Blended Learning (In-Person + Online)
Dates: September 14, 2026 – January 18, 2027
Location: ASSIST Southwest Office
Schedule:
Option 2: Online Learning
Schedule:
Option 1: Blended Learning (In-Person + Online)
Dates: September 14, 2026 – April 12, 2027
Location: ASSIST Downtown Office
Schedule:
Option 2: Online Learning
Dates: September 14, 2026 – April 12, 2027
Schedule:
For More Information & Registration
📞 Phone: 780-429-3112
✉️ Email: lincsw@assistcsc.org
ASSIST Community Services Centre is pleased to offer CELPIP–Horizon, a flexible, computer-based English assessment designed to help learners better understand their current language abilities and prepare for their next steps in education, employment, or English language training.
CELPIP–Horizon evaluates practical, real-world communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The assessment takes approximately 55 minutes to complete and provides a detailed report showing the learner’s performance in each language skill. Results are generally available within 48 hours and are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, known as CEFR.
The assessment provides a clear picture of a learner’s current English abilities. This information can help programs place learners in an appropriate class, identify areas where additional support may be needed, and develop more targeted learning plans.
ASSIST CELPIP–Horizon can be used as a realistic practice assessment for individuals preparing to take the CELPIP–General test. It introduces learners to similar question formats and task types, helps them understand what to expect, and identifies the skills they may need to strengthen before taking the official test.
ASSIST CELPIP–Horizon is delivered through Prometric’s secure online assessment platform. Depending on the service arrangement, the assessment may be completed remotely from a quiet and appropriate location or delivered through an approved testing location. Secure identity verification, system controls, and online proctoring help protect the integrity of the assessment.
With one efficient assessment, learners receive meaningful information about their English skills, areas for improvement, and readiness for future language-learning, testing, education, and employment goals.
For More Information & Registration
📞 Phone: 780-429-3112
✉️ Email: lincsw@assistcsc.org
