FAQ - New to Canada?
FREE ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES
What is LINC?
LINC, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada, is a language-training program funded by the Government of Canada through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Its purpose is to provide free language instruction in one of Canada's official languages to adult immigrants so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society.
Who is eligible for LINC?
The LINC program is free of charge if you are an adult immigrant, 18 years of age and over, and are a Landed Immigrant or Convention Refugee.
How do I register for classes?
To register for classes, you must first have a language assessment. To book your language assessment, contact CCS at 905.584.2300 ext. 253. The assessment interview confirms your eligibility and determines your current language proficiency. After the assessment, you will be placed into classes, if space allows, or placed onto the CCS LINC waiting list.
I have a child but want to take classes, what do I do?
LINC classes at CCS offer free childcare services for children aged 18 months and older.
I want to take classes but don't have transportation, what do I do?
LINC classes at CCS offer free transportation services to eligible clients.
Can I study part-time and in the evening?
LINC classes at CCS are offered on a full and part-time basis during the day and in the evening.
When are classes held?
LINC Levels 1, 2, 3 are offered during the day:
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LINC Levels 3, 4, 5 are offered in the evening:
Monday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
* Class times are subject to change.
Please contact CCS at 905.584.2300 ext. 253 for the most up-to-date class times.
When can I start classes?
Upon completion of your language assessment you will be placed into classes, if space allows, or placed onto the CCS waiting list. When a class space opens up you will be contacted by staff in the LINC program for placement into the appropriate class.
I am a Canadian Citizen but want to learn English, what do I do?
If you are a Canadian Citizen but would like to learn English please contact CCS at 905.584.2300 ext. 253 to find out about other language programs at CCS and in Caledon.
