Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton
Newcomer Language Services
- Description
A continuing education service of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) which offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English as a Second Language (ESL) from levels 1 to 10 and French as a Second Language (FSL) .
Programs designed for:- Adult immigrants wanting to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English and/or French
- Exam preparation for IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario)
- Adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills
- Classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations
Classes:
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1 to 10
- French as a Second Language (FSL) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
- Literacy
- Pronunciation
- Business English
- Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses
- Computers for the Workplace
- IELTS / Academic English Test Preparation
Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation
- Focus on English comprehension and language skills specific to the Canadian Citizenship test
- Learn about Canadian geography, history, political system, and the cultural diversity of Canada
- Five-week course, scheduled multiple times throughout the year (call for details of course dates)
- Eligibility
- Language programs are fully funded and free for Adults 18+ who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons, naturalized Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, Live-in Caregivers, Provincial Nominees and sponsored Family members who are Approved-in-Principle for Permanent Residence.
- A nominal fee is applicable for Adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada.
Age Requirements: Ages: 18 year(s) and up;- Application Process
New students must take a CLARS placement test and bring immigration documents for verification of status
- Office
- Oakville 905-849-7555 ext 223/251; Burlington 905-632-5858 ext 221; Milton 905-693-6676 ext 1;
- Web Site
- merton.hcdsb.org/language-instruction/
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 460 Brant St
Burlington, ON, L7R 4B6
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Andrea Basic, Manager, Settlement and Newcomer Language Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-849-7555 ext 227 - Fees
- Service ; None - for eligible registered adults ; * Language programs are fully funded and FREE for Adults 18+ who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons, naturalized Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, Live-in Caregivers, Provincial Nominees and sponsored Family members who are Approved-in-Principle for Permanent Residence. * A nominal fee is applicable for Adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada
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- Last Verified On
- January 5, 2026
- Address
- 460 Brant St
Burlington, ON, L7R 4B6
Cross Street: Brant St and Caroline St
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
- Classes 9 am-12:30 pm, 1 pm-3:30 pm, 6 pm-9 pm
- continuous LINC/ESL and FSL enrollment throughout the year
- most Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses are offered in 5-week and 8-week modules
- Service Area(s)
- Halton Region
