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The English School is CLOSED for Winter Break December 23-January 12. Happy Holidays

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The English School is CLOSED for Winter Break December 23-January 12. Happy Holidays ❄️☃️❄️

English Programs Available - A variety of class times, locations, and English Levels for EVERYONE!

Learn ONLINE, IN-PERSON, or one-on-one with a private tutor. There is a class-type to suit everyone’s needs.

English Classes

We offer free English classes both in the morning and evening at a variety of locations in Abbotsford and Mission, British Columbia. Click here to find out which program is right for you.

English Language Assessments (CLBPT)

Do you need to have your English Language skills assessed for an educational program or employer? Click here to find out if the CLBPT is the right assessment for you.

WHY LEARN ENGLISH?

Improve Communication Skills — Understand other Cultures — Increase Job Opportunities — Meet new People — Build Confidence in Yourself

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Student Testimonies

YUKI- LINC Client 

“Before I felt like I had lost myself once I moved to Canada. But I was very encouraged through the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes. All the staff here at Archway are very positive. I used to feel dead before and now I feel revived. My turning point was to join LINC program and learned about everything that was available. Whatever we (classmates) needed, community services could provide for us. Now we are ready to leave community services and get out into the community and start our new careers and the new page of our lives.”

 

Featured Stories:

What are you grateful for? For Thanksgiving our class talked about what it means to be thankful and why it is important. We agreed we have many things to be thankful for even when life is challenging. The learners wrote what they are thankful for on the colorful fall leaves and created a beautiful Thanksgiving display! the learners enjoyed writing and sharing their ideas. It was helpful for them to reflect on what brings them joy and what is important to them.

Inuksuk are traditional stone structures used by the Inuit to navigate the landscape. These statues, often built in various shapes and sizes, serve as important landmarks and signify directions or messages. In many educational settings, including English classes, there is a growing emphasis on studying local Indigenous history, as it helps students appreciate the rich cultural heritage of the area.

After engaging with the history and significance of the Inuit, this class took an initiative to create their own Inuksuk statues using river rocks. This hands-on activity not only allowed students to express their understanding of Inuit culture but also fostered a deeper connection to the land and its history. By constructing these statues, students learned the importance of representation and respect for Indigenous traditions, enhancing their appreciation for cultural diversity.

Our Stories
LINC Students Participate in Neighborhood Cleanup
LINC Students Participate in Neighborhood Cleanup

April is Community Cleanup Month here in Abbotsford and this week some of our students volunteered to help. If you were on the westside of town on April 13th, you may have seen our CLB 5/6 class in their yellow vests participating. The weather was good for our students as they spent a few hours working together to clean up the neighborhood.

2nd Annual Celebration of Learning
2nd Annual Celebration of Learning

More than 250 English language learners attended the second annual Celebration of Learning awards ceremony on June 12 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.

Sharon and Sophie
Sharon and Sophie

Five years ago, Sophie moved here from China. In addition to taking the LINC ESL classes at ACS, she also works with Sharon to improve her conversational English. Sophie shares that she was keen to learn so she could better communicate in everyday situations, like with her neighbours, at the bank or while out shopping.

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