New to Canada? Learn English and more for free at Mohawk College

The Programs for Newcomers Department offers free English and work-related classes to eligible newcomers to Canada to support their integration and academic and career development. The programs are funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.

How can we support you?

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I want to learn English

Learn about the LINC English classes to help you communicate with confidence.

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I want to go to college

Learn about the LINC College Preparation class and get ready for the demands of college life.

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I want to find a job in my field

Learn about the free work-related courses to help you integrate into the local job market.

Eligibility

To be eligible, participants must:

Be a permanent resident of Canada, a protected person (with Notice of Decision), a temporary resident affected by the crisis in Gaza (showing “MOME2023” in status documentation until March 31, 2027), 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 level of the class of your interest
- 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)
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Technology required

We offer blended classes (a mix of in-person and online learning) and online classes only. Students need to have access to:

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!