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English Language Services for Adults

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.

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ELSA Level 1 (English Language Service for Adults)

Who it's for: New immigrants and refugees
When:
Sept-June, Monday-Thursday, 1-4pm
Where:
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House     subject to change
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

 

ELSA Level 2 (English Language Service for Adults)

Who it's for: New immigrants and refugees
When:
July-June, Monday-Friday, 9:15am-12:15pm
Where:
Augustana Church, 5 West King Edward Ave   subject to change
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

 

ELSA Level 3 (English Language Service for Adults)

Who it's for: New immigrants and refugees

When: July-June, Monday-Friday, 9:15am-12:15pm
Where:
Bethel Church, 739 East 33rd Ave (& Fraser St)   subject to change

When: Sept-June, Monday-Thursday, 1-4pm
Where:
Augustana Church, 5 West King Edward    subject to change

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

 

ELSA Level 4 (English Language Service for Adults)

Who it's for: New immigrants and refugees
When:
July-June, Monday-Thursday, 9:15am-12:15pm
Where:
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, 3981 Main St
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

 

ELSA Level 5 (English Language Service for Adults)

Who it's for: New immigrants and refugees
When:
Sept-June, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where:
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, 3981 Main St
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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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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