English Classes (LINC)

The objective of Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is to offer English as a second language to help adult newcomers overcome the language barriers that they face in Canada when attempting to complete their day-to-day activities, furthering their education, finding employment and more. Classes are developed based on LINC curriculum specifications, Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) guidelines and focus on improving the client’s speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. TESOC offers CLB Literacy to Level 5.
YMCA Language Assessment Required: 416-925-5462.
Eligible Newcomers: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons
Location 1: 1160 Birchmount Road, Unit 1A
Mode of Delivery:
In-Person – Literacy to Level 4
Online (Teacher-Led Instruction) – CLB Level 5 only
Location 2: 685 Lansdowne Avenue, Unit 1A
Mode of Delivery:
In-Person – CLB Level 1 to 4
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Closed Weekends and Statutory Holidays, as well as March Break, Summer Break and Winter Break.
Funded By: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
LINC Highlights:
- Student-centered learning
- Focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Computer/Technology aided learning
- Workshops and Guest Speakers
Other Services:
- Excellent childminding facilities
- Limited public transportation support (PRESTO Ticket) is available based on eligibility
- Field Trips and In-Person Events
Funded by / Financé par:
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HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
TESOC's Birchmount & Lansdowne LINC program will be closed from Monday, July 7, 2025, to Monday, September 1, 2025, for the summer holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. During this time, the Birchmount Head Office will remain open and continue to offer Settlement and other services.