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Beginner level English classes for newcomers to Canada using everyday practical language to enhance their settlement and adaptation to their new country.

This program is funded by Ministry for Advanced Education and Labour Market Development.



ELSA Level 1 (English Language Service for Adults)

English classes for newcomers.

Who it's for: New immigrants and refugees

When: Monday - Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00pm, September 7th to June 30, 2011

Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House

Cost: Free

Childminding is provided for children of students free of charge for children aged 18 months to 5 years. No classes during the summer.

Who to contact: ESLA programs administrative assistant, Rachel at 604.879.7104 ext 308

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ELSA Level 2 (English Language Service for Adults)

English classes for newcomers.

Who it's for: New immigrants and refugees

When: Monday-Thursday, 9:15am - 12:15pm, September 7 to June 30, 2011

Where: Chinese Rhenish Church (West King Edward Ave & Ontario St)

Cost: Free

Childminding is provided to children of students free of charge for children aged 18 months to 5 years. No classes during the summer.

Who to contact: ESLA programs administrative assistant, Rachel at 604.879.7104 ext 308

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ELSA Level 3 (English Language Service for Adults)

English classes for newcomers.

Who it's for: New immigrants and refugees

When: Monday - Thursday, 9:15am-12:15pm, September 7- June 30, 2011

Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House and Bethel Church (E33rd Ave & Fraser St)

Childminding is provided to children of students free of charge for children aged 18 months to 5 years. No classes during the summer.

Who to contact: ESLA programs administrative assistant, Rachel at 604.879.7104 ext 308

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Enhanced Child Care

The child minding program is attached to the ELSA program. It promotes early learning strategies to help the children in the program be ready for attending school.

Who it's for: Children 18months-5 years old whose parents are in the ELSA program

When: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm, September 7th - June 30th, 2011

Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House

Who to contact: Settlement Programs Manager, Susan at 604.879.7104 ext 303

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ELSA Parent Activities

The Parent Activity sessions are to raise awareness and promote essential skills to help parents adapt to their new country. This is a once per month workshop is part of the enhanced childminding program.

Who it's for: Students/clients in the ELSA program

When: Fridays 9:00am - 12:00pm, Sept-June 2011

Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House

Cost: Free

Who to contact: Settlement Programs Manager, Susan at 604.879.7104 ext 303

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