Whether you are looking to improve your daily communication skills, want to open doors to better employment opportunities, or are looking to prepare for post-secondary education our Adult ESL program will help you achieve your goal

During the course you will also develop computer skills you need to effectively function in today's culture of internet communication, online application and job search. You will learn more about you local community from engaging conversation with guest speakers and will explore Canadian culture and history to prepare for the Canadian Citizenship test.

Upon successful completion of a course you will receive a certification for Canadian Citizenship application.

Adult ESL classes will be offered virtually AND in person for the 2022-2023 school year.

In person classes are scheduled to start in Alliston, Barrie and Bradford.

Students enrolling in online classes are must have a computer with a camera as well as a consistent and reliable internet connection.

Day Program - September 2022- June 2023

Classes run Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Location of In Person Classes: Alliston, Barrie and Bradford

Term 1 - September 12, 2022 - December 23, 2022
Term 2 - January 9, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Term 3 - April 3, 2023 - June 23, 2023

Night Program - Sept 2022- June 2023

This program runs 3 nights a week

Classes run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location of In Person Classes: Barrie Learning Centre

Semester 1 - September 13, 2022 - March 30, 2023
Semester 2 - April 4, 2023 - June 22, 2023

Summer Program - 2023

Classes dates and time TBA

Please note, there will be no certificates issued for summer classes.

Registration

To register for our classes and get more details please call your local learning centre (Learning Centre Locations) or fill out our contact form below:

Who can attend free Adult ESL classes?

An eligible learner for a free ESL program is an adult immigrant currently residing in Ontario:

1. Whose first language is not English; and

2. Who is eighteen years old ; and

3. (a) Who is a naturalized Canadian citizen, permanent resident, Convention refugee or a

refugee claimant; or

(b) Who is a provincial nominee, or their dependent, who has been approved through the

Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program but has not yet been processed to receive permanent resident status; or

(c) Who is a temporary foreign worker, or their dependent, who has been approved through the Canadian Experience Class but has not yet been processed to receive permanent resident status; or

(d) Who is approved as a foreign domestic worker under the Live-In Caregiver program.

(e) Who is in Canada on a CUAET authorization

All other applicants are fee paying. Fees may vary and are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for details. 705-725-8360