LINC Program

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.


Important information

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.

School locations

Metro LINC classes are offered at 2 locations:

Metro Avonmore School

7835 – 76 Avenue NW

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Close to Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, and LRT train (Avonmore stop - Valley Line)

McKee School

10725 – 51 Avenue NW

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Close to Southgate Shopping Centre, and LRT train (Southgate stop - Capital Line)


 

Class dates

January 9 - April 29, 2024
May 1 - August 13, 2024
September 3 - December, 2024

 

Classes offered

Full-Time
In-person & Online Class

at 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-Time
In-person Class

at 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-Time
In-person Class

at Avonmore School
Level 4 to Level 5

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in-person at Avonmore School

Part-Time
Online Class

Level 3

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Monday to Friday online, with live instruction from the teacher

Part-Time
Online Class

Level 4 to Level 5

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Monday to Friday online, with live instruction from the teacher

 

Before you apply, you will need:

  1. Picture of the front and back of your Permanent Resident Card OR your Immigration Landing Paper
  2. Picture of your LARCC Assessment Test OR LINC Certificate or Progress Report

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.