LINC Program
Language Instruction for Newcomers
Language Instruction for Newcomers
Study English, learn about living in Canada and make new friends. LINC is free to all newcomers (permanent residents and refugees) to Canada who are not yet Canadian citizens. LINC is offered by Metro in five levels, from CLB 1 to CLB 5. You will receive language training, orientation to the community, Canadian cultural experiences, and assistance in helping you develop the skills you need to live in a Canadian community.
Before registering in a LINC class you need to have your language assessed by LARCC (Language Assessment, Referral & Counselling Centre).
To participate in the online program, you will require internet access and access to technology such as a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, iPad or similar device.
At this time, Metro does not offer evening or weekend LINC classes.
Metro LINC classes are offered at 2 locations:
Metro Avonmore School7835 – 76 Avenue NW MapClose to Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, and LRT train (Avonmore stop - Valley Line) | McKee School10725 – 51 Avenue NW MapClose to Southgate Shopping Centre, and LRT train (Southgate stop - Capital Line) |
January 9 - April 29, 2024 May 1 - August 13, 2024 September 3 - December, 2024 |
Full-Timeat Avonmore School | Level 1 to Level 4 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in-person at Avonmore School Thursday, Friday online, with live instruction from the teacher |
Full-Timeat McKee School | Level 3 to Level 5 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday in-person at McKee School Free childminding available to children 19 months to 5 years of age |
Part-Timeat Avonmore School | Level 4 to Level 5 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in-person at Avonmore School |
Part-Time | Level 3 9:00 am to 11:30 am Monday to Friday online, with live instruction from the teacher |
Part-Time | Level 4 to Level 5 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday online, with live instruction from the teacher |
You must email your supporting documents to the Metro Continuing Education office at MetroELI@epsb.ca or if you prefer, visit our office and provide a copy of your documents.
This application will add you to the wait list for LINC classes. You will NOT be added to the wait list until we have all of your documents.