Learn English at no cost and get ready for college or the workplace in Canada
The LINC program will help you
- Feel more confident when you communicate in English: your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will improve
- Expand your understanding of how things work in Canada: you will learn about housing, banking, education, the health system, and more
- Access valuable resources at the college
- Get prepared for the demands of college if this is one of your goals
- Make new connections
- Receive one-on-one support from an experienced team of professionals
Flexible schedule
- Full-time and part-time options
- Morning, afternoon and evening classes
- Blended classes with a mix of in-person and online learning, and online classes only
- More than 20 classes to suit the needs of students with benchmarks ranging from level 1 up to 8, including:
- LINC Youth (blended class) for students ages 18-25 with benchmarks 1 to 5
- LINC for students with benchmarks 4 to 8 (blended classes and online classes only)
- LINC College Preparation (blended class) for students with benchmarks 6 or higher who want to get prepared for post-secondary education
- LINC classes in Caledonia (blended class) for people living in Haldimand County
Note: the blended programs require in-person attendance at Mohawk College, Fennell Campus (135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E5)
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a permanent resident of Canada, a protected person (with Notice of Decision), or a Ukrainian temporary resident or their dependents
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Live in Ontario
- Have valid proof of your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) assessment at the required class level
- Don't have proof of CLB? Contact YMCA Immigrant Services to book an appointment to take the 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)
- Social media: Linktree - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter
- Or connect with our staff on an info session
Register for an information session
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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