About the program
Simcoe County District School Board, in partnership with the government of Ontario, provides English as a Second Language (ESL) training for adults (18+).
This program might be good for you if you:
- came to Canada as an immigrant or a refugee
- want to improve your English skills to better communicate in your everyday life
- need to improve your English skills to find a job or go to school
Eligibility
You must be a resident of Ontario. You must also be one of the following:
- naturalized Canadian citizen
- permanent resident
- protected person (including Convention refugee)
- refugee claimant
- provincial nominee approved through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
- person admitted under a federal caregiver program with a path to permanent residency
- visitors to Canada are welcome based on class availability and are subject to course fees
Schedule for 2025-26
In person classes are scheduled to start in Alliston, Barrie, and Bradford. Students enrolling in online classes will be required to have a computer (with a camera and a microphone) and a consistent and reliable internet connection.
Learning options
Schedule options
Day Classes - September 2025 to June 2026 (Monday to Friday)
- Semester 1: Sept. 8, 2025 - Jan. 23, 2026
- Semester 2: Feb. 2, 2025 - June 12, 2026
Night Classes - September 2025 to June 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
This program runs three nights per week. Classes run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Barrie.
- Semester 1: Sept. 9, 2025 - Jan. 22, 2026
- Semester 2: Feb. 3, 2025 - June 11, 2026
How to Register
To register for our classes and get more details please call your local learning centre or email us at [email protected] for more information.
Contact Us
Please email us at [email protected] with your questions, we’re here to help!