Improve your communication skills in English with the LINC program at Mohawk College.
Classes available for eligible newcomers with benchmarks 1 to 6 (Canadian Language Benchmark assessment)
The LINC program will help you
- Feel more confident when using your English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Expand your understanding of Canadian culture
- Access valuable resources at the college
- Get prepared for the demands of college if this is one of your goals
- Make new connections and more!
Flexible schedule
- Full-time and part-time options
- Morning, afternoon and evening classes with a mix of in-person and online learning, and online classes only
- Classes available:
- LINC Youth (blended class) for students ages 18-25 with benchmarks 1 to 5
- LINC for students with benchmarks 4 to 6 (blended classes and online classes only)
- LINC College Preparation (blended class) for students with benchmarks 6 who want to get prepared for post-secondary education
- LINC classes in Caledonia (blended class) for newcomers living in Haldimand County
Note: the blended programs are delivered at Mohawk College, Fennell Campus (135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E5)
Eligible individuals must:
- Be a permanent resident of Canada, protected person (with Notice of Decision), temporary residents affected by the crisis in Gaza (showing “MOME2023” in status documentation until March 31, 2027), and Ukrainian temporary residents or their dependants (until March 31, 2025). Unfortunately, effective April 1, 2025, Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependants are no longer eligible for IRCC-funded settlement services and language training programs including LINC and WPP. Please note that people who started a language class before March 31, 2025, can continue in the same level until the end of the academic year in June or July.
- Have 18 years of age or older, and
- Live in Ontario (priority is given to eligible newcomers living in the Hamilton area), and
- With valid proof of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) assessment:
- Contact YMCA Immigrant Services to book an appointment to take the CLB assessment: (905) 662-9400 or (905) 526-8452
- The assessment has no cost for permanent residents and protected persons.
Questions? Contact us
- Phone: 905-575-2421
- Email: LearnEnglish [at] mohawkcollege.ca (LearnEnglish[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
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Technology required
Students need to have access to the following:
- A high-speed internet connection.
- A computer or laptop with a camera, microphone, and sound.
- A comfortable place where you can interact with your classmates and teachers. This will help you to learn better and faster!
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