Free English Classes

Archway Community Services has been helping newcomers to Canada learn English for over 25 years. Our free English programs are taught by professional instructors and qualified volunteers. Knowing English helps open the door to jobs, services, news and information in Canada. Find out which program is right for you.

 
 
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Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

The LINC program offers free ESL classes (CLB 1- CLB 8) to Canadian newcomers with Permanent Resident (PR) status. Students will improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. They will learn about Canada, becoming a citizen, politics, history and geography. They will also learn about working and living in Canada, rights and freedoms, housing, employment, and education.

 
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Access2English

The Access2English program pairs trained community volunteers with adults who want to improve their reading, writing, speaking or math skills, but who are unable to access literacy or ESL classes or programs. This program provides free classes or tutoring sessions.