What is LINC?
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada, or LINC, is a program funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, which offers free language training across the country for permanent residents.
LINC facilitates the integration of immigrants into Canadian culture and society by providing basic language training based on themes. It includes social, cultural and economic information. Students will learn basic and advanced topics related to Canada and the Canadian way of life, while learning English at the same time.
The purpose of the LINC program is to help newcomers become participating members of Canadian society as soon as possible.
| LINC classes are closed for summer and will restart in September. But you can call (905) 686-2661 now for an assessment. You can also call any location (schools) for information about summer ESL classes. |
Childminding
We offer free childminding for children of our LINC students. Please note that we only have a limited number of spaces available, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Childminding starts at the age of six (6) months at our Oshawa and Pickering LINC sites and eighteen (18) months of age in our Whitby and Ajax sites.
Please register your children as soon as possible and do not miss this great opportunity for them to learn English, have lots of fun, and make many wonderful new friends from around the world!
Transportation
Transportation assistance is available to those who qualify.
Ajax (Ajax Campus 314 Harwood Ave. S., Suite 206)
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| Classes | Schedule | Time |
| LINC Literacy/1, LINC 4/5 | Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
| LINC 2/3 | Monday to Friday | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| LINC 1/2/3; LINC 4/5/6 | Monday and Wednesday | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Oshawa (EA Lovell 120 Centre St.S.)
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| Classes | Schedule | Time |
| LINC 1, 2, 3, 4/5 | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am - 11:00 am |
| LINC Literacy, 3, 4/5, 6/7 | Monday to Friday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm |
| LINC 1/2, LINC 3/4 | Tuesday and Thursday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Pickering (DCE 1400 Bayly St., Unit 1)
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| Classes | Schedule | Time |
| LINC Literacy, 3, 4/5 | Monday to Friday | 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
| LINC 1, LINC 2, LINC 4/5, 6/7 | Monday to Friday | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| LINC 1/2/3 | Monday and Wednesday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Whitby (Centennial Building 416 Centre St. S.)
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| LINC 3/4/5 | Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
| LINC Literacy/1/2 | Monday to Friday | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
