YMCA of Hamilton Burlington and Brantford

English Language Assessment and Referral Services

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Description

Eligibility screening, language skills assessment, and referral to government-funded English language programs including:

  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  • LINC Home Study
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
  • Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)
  • Specialized Language Training (SLT)
Eligibility
Adults 18 years or older who meet one of the following criteria: Permanent Resident of Canada Convention Refugee and Person in Need of Protection Individual whose Permanent Resident application has been approved in principle Foreign domestic worker admitted under the Live-In Caregiver program Naturalized Canadian Citizen Refugee Claimant
Application Process
Call ahead to verify eligibility, book assessment appointment, and confirm documents (Permanent Resident (PR) card or Landing paper with passport) to access service.
Documents Required
Contact for information.
Office
905-662-9400
Web Site
https://www.ymcahbb.ca/new-canada?location=aacf8693-bea5-4995-a794-ebaedb51edcb#ymca-accordion-item-title-126043
Email
[email protected]
Languages
English
Fees
None
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Hamilton Public Library
Last Updated On
March 3, 2026
Last Verified On
September 15, 2025
Address
211 Centennial Pkwy N, Unit 1
Hamilton, ON, L8E 1H8

Location of YMCA Immigrant Services in Stoney Creek.


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Accessibility
Not Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm; Fri (virtual service) 8:30am-4:30pm
Service Area(s)
Hamilton