LINC Program Overview
Learn about our English classes for newcomers, who can attend and what to expect.
Program Information
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers in Canada) is a free program funded by the Canadian government to help newcomers learn and improve their English. LINC courses at WWCC help newcomers get involved in the community, learn about Canada, and gain the knowledge they need to find employment and become Canadian citizens.
Full-Time Day Program
Our full-time program provides intensive support and resources for people looking to enhance their skills and qualifications. Join us for a structured curriculum that covers a wide range of topics to help you excel in your career.
Part-Time Day Program
Part-Time Evening Program
Pathway to Canadian Citizenship
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LINC Classes
Take LINC classes to grow your knowledge of Canada and your English skill until you have finished CLB 4 in Listening and Speaking.
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Citizenship Driven Course
Register for our Citizenship Driven Course designed to help prepare you for the citizenship test.
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Group Chat
We also offer informal chat groups where you can discuss the citizenship test and prepare with others.
How to Register for English Classes
Come to our school.
Bring your YMCA documents to us at 5 Fairview Mall Drive. We are on the 4th floor Suite 478 of the medical building north of Fairview Mall.
Confirm space available.
If there is space in the course you want, we will register you. If the class is full, we will put you on a waiting list and will call you when a space opens up.
Extra Activities & Programs
In addition to LINC Classes, our students can participate in a range of activities that help people meet new people, make friends, connect with other people from their home country and learn about the local community and Canadian culture.
Learn about Canadian Culture
Our LINC is about more than English. We run multiple events and workshops that introduce newcomers to Canadian culture including holidays, trips to local attractions like the Royal Ontario Museum and Indigenous culture.
Make new friends and socialize with other learners
Our social activities help LINC students meet other people and start new friendships outside of LINC classes.
Language Based Programs
We also coordinate activities for specific language groups to help people connect with others in their native language.
Have kids?
Our Care for Newcomer Children Program can help
For LINC Families
We offer limited spaces in our childminding program so that parents are able to focus on their lessons while their children participate in programs in a safe environment.
Free Service
This is a free service funded by the Government of Canada.
Trained Early Childhood Educators
Our program is run by a team of experienced and caring professionals who are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for your child. All our CNC staff are trained and certified in early childhood development as Early Childhood Educators or Early Childhood Assistants.
Ages
Children must be between 6 months to 6 years old to attend.
Waiting list
This is a popular program and usually has a wait list. Please call 416-494-7978 or visit with the registrar at our front desk. Waitlist updates are ongoing.
Activities for kids
We offer a range of enriching age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate your child's social, emotional and cognitive development, making their time with us both fun and educational.
Contact Us
Reach out to us for support and information
LINC English School
5 Fairview Mall Dr,
Suite 478
North York, ON
M2J 2Z1
Call us
416-494-7978 |
admin@wwcclinc.ca
Opening hours
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- Friday
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- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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