- Description
- Offers English as Another Language (EAL) classes (levels 3, 4, and 5) to newcomers.
Service offers:
- English as Another Language (EAL) classes (levels 3, 4, and 5) to improve English learners' overall skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
- 6 class hours in total each week
EAL courses incorporate 1 or more of the following subjects:
- adult basic literacy - for adults who want to upgrade their reading, numerical, and writing skills; students practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on listening, understanding, and verbal skills
- citizenship education - orients adults who are new to Canada to Canadian life by discussing social, economic, and political forces in Canada; helps students acquire knowledge of fundamental and democratic rights and freedoms in Canada and responsibilities as Canadian citizens
- community and personal support - deals with various community issues such as family violence and drug abuse
- health and wellness - incorporates elements of preventative health; provides students with a practical approach to remaining healthy and fit while learning English, with a focus on health, fitness, nutrition, and preventative measures
- human rights and legal rights - informs students of the rights and freedoms that Canadian citizens enjoy and practice
Classes are currently offered online only due to the latest provincial public health guidelines.
Key Provider: qualified teaching English as a second language (TESL) instructor, volunteers - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- new immigrants
- naturalized Canadian citizens who need to improve English skills
- temporary visa holders who need to improve English skills (such as temporary foreign workers and visitors)
- Application Process
- Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
- visit website for class schedules and registration information
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 780-474-8445
- Fax
- 780-477-0883
- Web Site
- http://www.eisa-edmonton.org
- info@eisa-edmonton.org
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: Yes,
Registration fee of $60.00 (in-person classes) / $40.00 (online classes) per term for permanent residents and naturalized Canadian citizens, or $100.00 (in-person classes) / $80.00 (online classes) per term for holders of any type of temporary visa in Canada (such as temporary foreign workers and visitors).
Fee Reduction: Yes,Contact for details.
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: No - Other disabled access: N/A -
- Legal Status
- Registered Not-For-Profit
- Topic(s)
- Last Updated On
- January 31, 2022
- Address
- 10720 113 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3H8
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