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 communicating in English: improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Expand your understanding of Canadian culture: 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 in Caledonia (blended class) for newcomers 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
- Permanent residents of Canada, protected persons (with Notice of Decision), Ukrainian temporary residents or their dependants in Canada (until March 31, 2025), and temporary residents affected by the crisis in Gaza (showing “MOME2023” in status documentation until March 31, 2027)
- 18 years of age or older
- Living in Ontario
- With 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)
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- 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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