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Language and Settlement Skills for Newcomers

The purpose of the LINC Program is to help newcomers to Canada participate in Canadian society as soon as possible. Students in the LINC program are provided with language training, settlement skills, and basic pre-employment skills.

Who is Eligible?

The LINC program is funded through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. It is for adults, 18 years and older, who are permanent residents or convention refugees. Refugee claimants and Canadian Citizens are NOT eligible for the LINC program. 

All new learners must complete a language assessment at the Ottawa Y-Language Assessment and Referral Centre (Y-LARC).

All new learners must complete a language assessment at the Ottawa Y-Language Assessment and Referral Centre (Y-LARC). Learners may then select the school location of their choice and register in person. Please bring proof of status in Canada and proof of Ontario address, and proof of immunization for children (if they attend our childcare program) to Y-LARC.

  • Central Location: 308-240 Catherine St. | Tel: 613-238-5462
  • West Location: 1642 Merivale Rd. | Tel: 613-688-2150
  • Email: larc.celo@ymcaottawa.ca

Note: Visitors, diplomats, and international students can also be assessed at Y-LARC for $125. Please call the school for more information or make an assessment appointment here.

View the following videos for a more detailed explanation:

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普通话 Play Video ›

العربية Play Video ›

Please bring proof of status in Canada and proof of Ontario address, and proof of immunization for children (if they attend our childcare program) to Y-LARC.

  • Central Location: 308-240 Catherine St. | Tel: 613-238-5462
  • West Location: 1642 Merivale Rd. | Tel: 613-688-2150
  • Email: larc.celo@ymcaottawa.ca

Note: Visitors, diplomats, and international students can also be assessed at Y-LARC for $125. Please call the school for more information or make an assessment appointment here.

What the LINC Provides

  • English language training. 
  • Settlement skills and basic pre-employment skills.
  • Useful information about life in Canada, including social and cultural issues.
  • Field trips, guest speakers, cultural events and digital activities for learners to connect with the community

Are You Ready for Registration?

Registration is ongoing throughout the year at the following locations:

Location, Classes and HoursAddressContact
St. Patrick's Adult School

Available course(s):
LINC::
CLB 4 & 5.

Class Schedule(s):
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

ESL Courses		290 Nepean St., Downtown613 594-5773
Patrick.Adult@ocsb.ca
St. Joseph's Adult School

Available course(s):
LINC:
CLB Literacy to 1
CLB 1-2; 3; 4; 5-6.
Classes for Deaf.

Class Schedule(s):
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 11:30 am.
Monday to Thursday, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

ESL Courses.		330 Lajoe St., Ottawa East
613 741-6808
Joseph.Adult@ocsb.ca
St. Nicholas Adult High School

Available course(s):
LINC:
CLB 1
CLB 5 + Advanced English.

Class Schedule(s):
Monday to Friday, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

ESL Courses		893 Admiral Ave., Ottawa
613 228-9060
Esl.Admiral@ocsb.ca

English & American Sign Language: LINC Classes for the Deaf

English and American Sign Language classes for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafened Adult Newcomers.

  • St. Joseph’s Adult School, 330 Lajoie St., Ottawa East.
  • Call: 613-741-6808 or TTY: 613-741-1218

We also accept immigrant adult family members who are hearing and also want to learn American Sign Language (ASL).

Learn More by Watching the Language Training for Canada Videos from Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Please Note

Need More Information?

Contact our LINC team for more information. Call us at  613-228 3338 or email us at Continuing.Education@ocsb.ca.