Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton, Newcomer Language Services

Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton

Service: Newcomer Language Services

Record #: OAK0334

Last Full Update: 28 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	Oakville 905-849-7555 ext 223/251; Burlington 905-632-5858 ext 221; Milton 905-693-6676 ext 1
E-Mail	lincesl@mertoncentre.com
Website	merton.hcdsb.org/language-instruction/
Social Media	Instagram, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Andrea Basic, Manager, Settlement and Newcomer Language Programs; Phone: 905-849-7555 ext 227; Email: basica@hcdsb.org
Alternate Contact	Peter Cory (Oak), Salvina Lauricella (Burl) , Ivan Janjic (Mil), LINC/ESL/FSL Officer; Phone: Oakville 905-849-7555 ext 241 * Burlington 905-632-5858 ext 221 * Milton 905-693-6676 ext 226; Email: lincesl@mertoncentre.com

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	A continuing education service of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) which offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English as a Second Language (ESL) from levels 1 to 10 and French as a Second Language (FSL) . Programs designed for: Adult immigrants wanting to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English and/or French Exam preparation for IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario) Adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills Classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations Classes: Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1 to 10 French as a Second Language (FSL) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing Literacy Pronunciation Business English Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses Computers for the Workplace IELTS / Academic English Test Preparation Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Focus on English comprehension and language skills specific to the Canadian Citizenship test Learn about Canadian geography, history, political system, and the cultural diversity of Canada Five-week course, scheduled multiple times throughout the year (call for details of course dates)
Hours	Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Classes 9 am-12:30 pm, 1 pm-3:30 pm, 6 pm-9 pm continuous LINC/ESL and FSL enrollment throughout the year most Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses are offered in 5-week and 8-week modules
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up * Language programs are fully funded and FREE for Adults 18+ who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons, naturalized Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, Live-in Caregivers, Provincial Nominees and sponsored Family members who are Approved-in-Principle for Permanent Residence. * A nominal fee is applicable for Adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada.
Application	New students must take a CLARS placement test and bring immigration documents for verification of status
Languages	English ; French
Fees	Service ; None - for eligible registered adults ; * Language programs are fully funded and FREE for Adults 18+ who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons, naturalized Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, Live-in Caregivers, Provincial Nominees and sponsored Family members who are Approved-in-Principle for Permanent Residence. * A nominal fee is applicable for Adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada.nominal cost for adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Thomas Merton Centre 255 Morden Rd Oakville, ON L6K 2S2
Intersection	Morden Rd and Rebecca St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings	Settlement Services
InfoPod Sub Headings	English as a Second Language

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