Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
- Description
- Provides a program for immigrant women to learn, develop, and practice English language skills.
Service offers:
- reading, writing and pronunciation support
- one-on-one language support
- communication enhancement with computer and technology use
- health education and community resources information and referral
- field trips and group visits
- guest speakers
- free childcare for children 6 months to 6 years old
Key Provider: ILVARC (Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment Referral Centre) - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to permanent residents who have completed a Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
- call ( ILVARC ) to schedule an assessment 403-262-2656
- call 403-263-4414 or email to register for a class
- visit website for details
Referral Process: Yes,Referrals are sent from Immigrant Language and Vocational Assesment Referral Centre ( ILVARC ).
Waiting Period: Yes,Wait times vary. Contact for details.
- Telephone
- 403-263-4414
- Fax
- 403-264-3914
- Web Site
- http://www.ciwa-online.com/our-services/language-training-and-childcare-services/language-instruction-for-newcomers-to-canada-linc
- language@ciwa-online.com
- Languages
- Interpreters and translators may be available. Contact for details.
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Documents Required
Referrals are sent from Immigrant Language and Vocational Assesment Referral Centre ( ILVARC ).
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - An accessible entrance (wheelchair ramp) is at the front of the building, an accessible washroom is located on the second floor; and accessible parking is available at the side of the building.
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators. - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- September 18, 2023
- Address
- 138 4 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 4Z6
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
The LINC program operates part-time classes during the day and in the evenings based on a continuous intake process. One-on-one support available for struggling language learners.
Part time programs are offered April to September and October to March.
9 am to 12 pm (part time days)
1 pm to 4 pm (part time days)
Evening and Saturday programs are offered April to July, August to November and November to March
5 pm to 8 pm (part time evenings)
9 am to 3:15 pm (Saturdays)
