The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program offers free classes for recent immigrants who are 17 years of age or older.
Courses in the LINC program focus on vocabulary development, grammar, speaking and listening, reading and writing, and settlement themes. These classes help students learn English for day-to-day living. All LINC classes are free of charge.
To qualify for LINC classes, students must meet all the following criteria:
- Permanent resident or convention refugee (Canadian citizens or work permit holders are not eligible)
- 17 years of age or older
Free childcare is available to parents or guardians who enroll in LINC classes at the Edmonds and Windsor school locations. Through play, children will learn English and school readiness skills. To qualify, children must be between 18 months and five years of age. Space is limited and a wait list may apply.
To begin the registration process, students should contact one of the assessment centres listed below to schedule a free assessment test. Once the test is completed, the centre will mail the results along with a list of eligible LINC providers. To enroll in LINC classes, students must then visit one of the designated registration offices.
For questions about registration, call 604-296-6858 #1 to leave a voice mail.
604-296-6858 ext. 1
Website:
http://www.burnabycce.ca/linc
Burnaby, British Columbia
604-876-5756 (Testing Centre 1)
Vancouver Language Assessment Centre -
#208, 2525 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4C1
Testing Centre 2
Public email:
linc.assessment@options.bc.ca
Options Language Assessment and Referral Centre -
#407, 2963 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 7S6
604-547-3322 (Testing Centre 3)
Public email:
linc.assessment@options.bc.ca
Options Language Assessment and Referral Centre -
13520 78 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3W 8J6
Registration Centre
Edmonds Resource Centre -
#208, 7355 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, V3N 4Z6
Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Registration Centre
Windsor Neighbourhood Learning Centre -
6907 Gilley Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 1G5
Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Cost:
No cost
Referral options:
Details:
Referral provided after an assessment at the assessment centre
Availability
Service area:
Province-wide
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Service area cities:
100 Mile House, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Alert Bay, Alexis Creek, Anahim Lake, Anmore, Armstrong, Ashcroft, Atlin, Bamfield, Banff, Barriere, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Black Creek, Blue River, Boston Bar, Bowen Island, Brentwood Bay, Burnaby, Burns Lake, Cache Creek, Calgary, Campbell River, Canmore, Castlegar, Cathedral Grove, Cawston, Chase, Chemainus, Cherryville, Chetwynd, Chilliwack, Christina Lake, Clearwater, Clinton, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Coquitlam, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Creston, Cumberland, Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte City), Dawson Creek, Dease Lake, Deep Bay, Delta, Denman Island, Duncan, Edgewood, Elkford, Enderby, Fanny Bay, Fernie, Fort Langley, Fort Nelson, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake, Fruitvale, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gibsons, Gitlaxt'aamiks (New Aiyansh), Golden, Gold River, Grand Forks, Granisle, Greenwood, Hanceville, Harrison Mills, Hazelton, Hope, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Houston, Hudson's Hope, Invermere, Kamloops, Kaslo, Kelowna, Keremeos, Kimberley, Kitimat, Kyuquot, Ladner, Ladysmith, Lake Country, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Langley, Lantzville, Lethbridge, Lillooet, Lions Bay, Logan Lake, Long Beach, Lumby, Lytton, Mackenzie, Maple Ridge, Masset, Mayne Island, McBride, Merritt, Merville, Midway, Mill Bay, Mission, Nakusp, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nelson, New Denver, New Westminster, Nitinaht, North Delta, North Saanich, North Vancouver, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Oyama, Parksville, Peachland, Pemberton, Pender Harbour, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Penticton, Pitt Meadows, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Coquitlam, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Moody, Powell River, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Princeton, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Quesnel, Revelstoke, Richmond, Riske Creek, Rock Creek, Rossland, Saanich, Saanichton, Salmo, Salmon Arm, Salt Spring Island, Sardis, Saturna Island, Sayward, Scotch Creek, Sechelt, Shawnigan Lake, Sicamous, Sidney, Skidegate, Slocan, Smithers, Sointula, Sooke, Sorrento, South Surrey, Sparwood, Spences Bridge, Squamish, Stewart, Summerland, Sun Peaks, Surrey, Tahsis, Tatla Lake, Telkwa, Terrace, Tofino, Trail, Tsawwassen, Tumbler Ridge, Ucluelet, Valemount, Vancouver, Vanderhoof, Vernon, Victoria, West Kelowna, West Vancouver, Whistler, White Rock, Williams Lake, Winlaw, Witset, and Yale