YMCAs of Three Rivers Waterloo Region

YMCA Immigrant Services


Description
Provide settlement and employment services to assist immigrant and refugees
  • Cultural Diversity Program
  • Language Interpretation
  • English Language Assessment and Referral Services
  • Settlement Services
  • Employment Resource Centre
  • Language Interpretation
  • English Language Assessment and Referral Centre


Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre
  • 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) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)
Eligibility
Immigrants and Refugees; children, youth, adults and older adults Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre Adults 18 years or older are eligible if they meet one of these criteria: Canadian citizens born outside of Canada; permanent resident; Convention refugees, protected persons or refugee claimants; workers admitted under the Live-In Caregiver program; applicants under other programs holding the initial letter of approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Application Process
Contact for information Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre Call to book an appointment. Bring immigration documents (Original landing document, Permanent Resident Card, Citizenship Card). Allow 2-3 hours for the assessment.
Documents Required
Documents may be required
Office
519-579-9622
Fax
519-579-9624
Web Site
https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca/en/immigrant-services/Immigrant-Services.asp
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
800 King St W
3rd Fl
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1E8
Canada
Languages
English, English, Interpretive Services - Multilingual Staff, Interpretation Services, Other - Multilingual Staff, Interpretation Services
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
February 5, 2026
Last Verified On
February 5, 2026
Address
800 King St W, 3rd Fl
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1E8

Cross street: King St W and Green St


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Accessibility
Fully 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 12:00 pm
Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon * Evening appointments available
Service Area(s)
Waterloo Region