English Classes

Chikldren with Darts English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) provides English language training from Beginners to High-Intermediate level for adult newcomers to Canada. ELSA is government-funded and free for students. To join an ELSA class you must be a newcomer 17 years old or older and approved for permanent residence, a Canadian citizen, or a refugee claimant. Classes are friendly and focus on practical English and information about life in Canada. Child care is available for pre-school children of ELSA students. ELSA is funded through the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development: Immigrant Integration Branch.

If you are interested in joining an ELSA class, please come into the ICA office at 930 Balmoral Road or call (250-388-4728) to make an appointment to see a settlement worker who will help you apply for ELSA. Remember to bring your permanent resident card and other immigration documents with you to your appointment. The settlement worker will also set up an appointment for an assessment to see what your English level is.

Our ELSA class schedule is:

9:00-11:30 am Mon to Fri
12:30-3:00 pm Mon to Fri
6:00-9:00 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs

For more further information and information in Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Karen, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu or Vietnamese:
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Labour Market Focused ELSA 5 (LMF 5)

This program is designed for newcomers to Canada who are eligible for ELSA, assessed at ELSA level 5 and want to get a job. The program includes labour market focused English classes, computer classes, and work experience.

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