English Testing and Referral

Immigrant Services Calgary


Description
Provides free English language skill testing in four areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing and uses the results to refer to the most appropriate language school.

Service offers:

  • language and vocational assessment of English proficiency and first language literacy for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) eligibility determination
  • information and referral to LINC and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, with free options available
  • paid options for individuals who are not permanent residents
  • one-on-one assistance from a counsellor to establish educational goals and receive directions to upgrading programs

Key Provider: career counsellors, EAL assessor, LINC assessor.
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • naturalized citizens
  • permanent residents
  • refugees
  • Canadian citizens
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access the service call for details on registration or register online at https://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/clarcregistration/.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-262-2656
Fax
403-294-1173
Web Site
http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca
Email
ILVARC@immigrantservicescalgary.ca
Languages
English; Interpreter/Translation services - Support provided in over 85 languages.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Wheelchair access is on the left side of the entrance to the building. Accessible washroom is located on the main floor.
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
December 8, 2023
Address
910 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, T2P 3N8
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 07:00 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 01:30 PM
Sat
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM