Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton Centre for Adult and Continuing Education
Service: Newcomer Language Services
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0334 | Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-849-7555 ext 223 or 240 |
| lincesl@mertoncentre.com | |
| Website | https://merton.hcdsb.org |
| Social Media |  Instagram: www.instagram.com/thomasmerton.alc Twitter: twitter.com/ThomasMertonalc |
| Primary Contact | Subhadra Ramachandran, Newcomer Language Programs, Manager; Phone: 905-849-7555 |
| Alternate Contact | Salvina Lauricella, LINC/ESL/FSL Coordinator; Phone: 905-632-5858 ext 222 |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (MCI) ; Federal - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | 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 * candidates of TOEFL/ IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario) to help with exam preparation * adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills * classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations Classes: * Business English * Bridge to Office Administration * Computers for the Workplace * Citizenship Preparation * TOEFL/IELTS Prep & Effective Test-Taking * CLB Levels 1 to 10 * ESL for Seniors * French as a Second Language (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) * Reading/Writing; Pronunciation * Speaking with Confidence * Occupations-oriented (Specialized Language Training) courses |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * Classes 9 am-12:30 pm, 1 pm-3:30 pm, 6 pm-9 pm * enrolment continuous throughout the year * most courses offered in 8-week long modules |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Adults, Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and convention refugees |
| Application | New students must take a placement test and bring immigration documents for verification of status |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None ; except for visa and visitor students |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Kerr St and Speers Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Subhadra Ramachandran |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | English as a Second Language |
| Service Categories | Adult English as a Second Language Tests ; English as a Second Language ; English Language Proficiency Test Preparation ; French as a Second Language ; Vocational English as a Second Language |
