- Description
Programs provide language training in English (ESL) and French (FSL) for those newcomers to Canada whose first language is neither English nor French
- programs use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) curricular standards
- all instructors are OCELT-certified
English as a Second Language (LINC/ESL)
- provides learners with the opportunity to improve their English language proficiency according to their individual learning goals and priorities, in a group setting
- curriculum is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standards
French as a Second Language (FSL)
- offers learners opportunities to communicate in French in a variety of travel, leisure and job-related contexts
- using the NCLC curriculum standards, learners will expand their vocabulary and grammar in a variety of themes related to their daily lives with the help of dedicated & professional FSL instructors
- Eligibility
To qualify for the programs, you must be:- an adult (18 years or older)
- a Refugee Claimant, Convention Refugee, Permanent Resident, Landed Immigrant, naturalized Canadian citizen (born outside Canada, where English or French is not their first language), certain categories of Provincial nominee and temporary foreign worker, or a Live-In Caregiver
To register for LINC/ESL/SLT or FSL classes, you must have the following:
- an up-to-date language assessment
- immigration documents
- proof of an Ontario home address
- If you do not have a current language assessment, please contact the Language Assessment Centre
Age Requirements: Ages: 18 year(s) and up;- Application Process
Call, email or register online
- Office
- 905-337-9476 ext 221 (Oakville); 905-632-2944 ext 133 (Burlington); 905-878-2244 ext 282 (Milton); 905-873-8783 ext 223 (Georgetown)
- Web Site
- garyallan.ca/adult-languages-program/
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 5151 New St
Burlington, ON, L7L 1V3
Canada - Languages
- Arabic; Chinese (Mandarin); English - primary language of communication; French; Hindi; Macedonian; Portuguese; Russian; Serbian; Slovak; Spanish; Tamil; Ukrainian; Urdu
- Fees
- None - small registration fee for the French as Second Language (FSL) program
- Topic(s)
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- Copyright
- Halton Information Providers
- Last Verified On
- February 25, 2026
- Address
- Gary Allan Learning Centre - Head Office
5151 New St
Burlington, ON, L7L 1V3
Cross Street: New St and Wedgewood Dr
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Office Hours: 8 am-4 pm
- Program (class) hours: vary, call or email for information
- Service Area(s)
- Halton Region
