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English as a Second Language (ESL) A Directory of ESL Programs and Services for Immigrants and International Students in Calgary September 2012 – March 2013 Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment-Referral Centre (ILVARC) #1401, 910 – 7 th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca Commissioned by: Language Training, Immigration Policy and Programs Branch of Alberta Human Services
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Page 1: (Final) Sep 2012_ March 2013 ESL Directory_0

English as a Second Language (ESL)

A Directory of ESL Programs

and Services for Immigrants and International Students

in Calgary

September 2012 – March 2013

Immigrant Language and Vocational

Assessment-Referral Centre (ILVARC) #1401, 910 – 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8

www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca

Commissioned by:

Language Training, Immigration Policy and Programs Branch

of Alberta Human Services

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PREFACE The Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment-Referral Centre (ILVARC) was commissioned by Language Training, Immigration Policy and Programs Branch of Alberta Human Services to develop the Directory of ESL Programs and Services for Immigrants and International Students in Calgary. Information was provided by ESL providers in July & August 2012 for programs offered from September 2012 to March 2013. This compilation of information was designed to serve as a general guide of ESL programs and services. It should not be considered a fully authoritative list of programs and services in Calgary, nor as an endorsement of the programs and services listed. For the most part, the information provided was transcribed verbatim into the directory. Users should confirm the current information by contacting the organizations directly, or by contacting the Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment-Referral Centre (ILVARC) in Calgary. We would like to acknowledge the many ESL Providers for their support in providing the necessary information required to complete the directory and the Language Training Programs of Alberta Human Services for their funding support.

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Table of Contents

Information on the Services of the Immigrant Language & Vocational Assessment-Referral Centre (ILVARC) ……………………………. I-IV Information on the Services of the Language Assessment, Referral and Counselling Centre (LARCC) …………………………………….. V Addresses of Institutions Providing ESL Programs and Services for Immigrants and International Students ……………………………………… VI-XI ESL Programs & Services At A Glance By Page Number…………………………………………………………………… XII-XIII Descriptors of the Canadian Language Benchmarks 1-8 in Listening/Speaking, Reading and Writing ……………………………………. XIV-XVI Descriptors of the Canadian Language Literacy Benchmarks I-IV in Reading, Writing, and Numeracy including the Global Observations Checklist ……………………………………………………………. XVI-XVII Definitions of Various ESL Streams ……………………………………………… XVIII-XIX Definitions and Acronyms ………………………………………………………… XX-XXI Legend …………………………………………………………………………....... XXII Program Information: Academic Bridging/Upgrading …………………………………………………… 1-9 Computer Programs for ESL Learners …………………………………………. 10-16 Customized and Independent ESL Programs …………………………………. 17-19 Drop-In Programs …………………………………………………………………. 20-22 English in the Workplace …………………………………………………………. 23-24 Entrepreneurial Programs ………………………………………………………… 25-26 ESL Pre-Employment/Training Programs ……………………………………..... 27-39 ESL Programs for Trades and Professions …………………………………….. 40-49 ESL with Literacy Support ………………………………………………………… 50-57 General ESL Programs …………………………………………………………… 58-69 LINC Programs ……………………………………………………………………. 70-81 Programs for International Students ……………………………………….......... 82-92 Specific Language Skills ……………………………………………………....….. 93-102 Other Programs ……………………………………………………………………. 103

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IMMIGRANT LANGUAGE AND VOCATIONAL

ASSESSMENT - REFERRAL CENTRE (ILVARC) A Service of Immigrant Services Calgary

Funding Presently ILVARC is funded by: Federal: The Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Provincial: Alberta Human Services Purpose/Target Group(s) The Centre assists immigrants and refugees to:

determine their English proficiency and/or their first language literacy access language training opportunities and/or advance their vocational/career/employability goals and/or enhance their educational opportunities and/or access support services

These services are primarily offered through first-language assistance. In order to accomplish its mission the Centre also serves the stakeholders and the community by:

identifying and analyzing clients’ needs referring clients to appropriate language, education and training programs sharing information providing networking/liaison opportunities, and conducting workshops

In addition, the Centre undertakes special projects related to its mandate. The purpose of the Centre is achieved through the provision of the following services: 1. LINC/ESL Eligibility Determination, Assessment and Referral Upon completion of the intake procedure, clients are assessed using the Canadian Language

Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA) or the Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) or the Enhanced Language Training Placement Test (ELTPA 6 -10). At a later date, a counselling session in clients’ first language determines what type of assistance and/or referral may be needed. The client’s individual needs and circumstances are discussed and they are informed of various language training options. Prior to referring clients to different programs, their unique needs and situations are assessed and identified. Following this comprehensive assessment, a referral to the most suitable LINC/ESL program is made.

2. First Language Literacy Assessment The Canadian Language Benchmarks Literacy Assessment (CLBLA) is administered after taking into

consideration the client’s educational level. The CLBLA is used to assess the literacy needs of ESL adult learners in the client’s first language. It is essentially an information gathering process used in conjunction with the CLBA or CLBPT. Its aim is to enhance information obtained from the CLBA or CLBPT on literacy learners. The CLBLA is available in 26 languages. In case the CLBLA is not available in the client’s first language, a similar form is administered in English. At a later date, a counselling session in the client’s first language determines what type of assistance and/or referral may be needed. A parallel needs assessment/referral process to that following the LINC/ESL Eligibility Determination is undertaken. Use of the CLBLA provides for the literacy needs of the client to be considered in all placement decisions.

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3. Educational Planning Educational planning assists immigrants and refugees in a linguistically and culturally sensitive milieu to:

evaluate their educational needs assess their present situation/circumstances including the level of integration into Canadian society

and the educational background of clients set educational goals explore available educational choices take the necessary steps to attain/set goals prepare an alternative plan of action if needed access accreditation information and procedures/services if needed obtain information on financial resources available

4. Vocational/Career/Employability Planning Vocational/career/employability planning assists immigrants and refugees in a linguistically and culturally

sensitive milieu to: assess their vocational/career/employability needs and goals explore and match educational background, skills and interests with opportunities available in the

labour market set realistic short and long term goals prepare an action plan to achieve set occupational goals pursue the action plan by providing needed information, referral and follow-up and/or assisting with

preparing an alternative plan of action obtain information on job search strategies in order to achieve set employment goals

Other career planning assistance includes:

group information sessions in English and other languages upon demand. Topics include: career planning, job search strategies, training programs, financial resources, and

accreditation procedures. job search information including resume writing, interview skills and job search techniques. referrals to other career planning and job search services.

5. Follow-up Clients are contacted by their first language counsellor 8-12 weeks after an initial interview in order to

determine the result of the referrals, to assist with follow through and to inquire if any additional information or assistance is needed.

6. Outreach and Liaison ILVARC maintains an on-going communication with ESL/LINC providers, institutions offering educational

and vocational programs and services, and with other relevant community agencies in order to provide comprehensive services to clients. ILVARC is committed to promoting the Centre’s services to all immigrants and refugees including the under-served and under-privileged population of newcomers, and to provide them with the opportunity for equitable access to programs and services.

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Language Capacity: Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, English, Farsi, French, German, Hindi,

Italian, Macedonian, Mandarin, Nepali, Nuer, Pashto, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Toishanese, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

An interpretation service for clients who speak other languages is provided by staff and volunteers of

ISC. Service in over 70 languages is available. Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Address: #1401, 910 - 7th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 and (Thursdays only: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm) 1000 Voices of the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness 7556 Falconridge Boulevard NE Calgary, Alberta T3J 0C9 Telephone: 403-262-2656 Fax: 403-294-1173 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca

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LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT, REFERRAL AND

COUNSELLING CENTRE (LARCC) Catholic Social Services

SERVICES OFFERED: Assessment of newcomers’ learning needs, including previous education, work experience and personal goals.

Assessment of English language skills, including the administration of Canadian Language Benchmarks

assessment tools.

First language skills evaluation with emphasis on literacy skills.

Referrals to English as a Second Language program, upgrading, short-term skills training, post-

secondary/vocational training, college and other educational options.

Education and career planning, including assistance with goal setting, short and long term planning, information

on accreditation procedures, apprenticeship, academic and technical upgrading, employability requirements,

job-search and employment programs. Individual and group sessions available.

Assistance in accessing educational programs, student financial assistance and other support services.

Follow-up of clients who received services.

Workshops and information sessions for professionals and students.

Bi-annual publication of the “Directory of ESL Programs and Services in Selected Urban Centres in Alberta.”

For more information contact:

Full and Part time staff:

LARCC Program Manager: Heather Plaizier

LVA Team Leader: Anita Palen

LVA Intake: Huda Abdi

Education Counsellors: Bason Hoang, Dacey Doyle, Mercy Foerger, Terence Demers,

Tran Le Tran

ELT Counsellor: Chya Bergman

LVA Language and Vocational Bason Hoang, Dacey Doyle, Mercy Foerger, Suman Chand,

Assessment Counsellors: Terence Demers, Tran Le Tran

LVA Program Assistant: Shirley Baptiste

LINC Team Leader: Annette Kreider

LINC Intake: Marinka Pecuh, Mutondo Kimbambe

LINC Assessors: Debbie Severinsen, Neil MacDonald, Peggy O’Neil,

Rebecca Shittu

LARCC Catholic Social Services

10709 - 105 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2X3

Telephone: (780) 424 – 3545 Fax: (780) 425 - 6627

Website: www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (evening and weekend appointments by special arrangement)

LARCC is funded by Alberta Employment and Immigration and Citizenship and Immigration Canada

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INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING ESL PROGRAMS & SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Institution Address Contact Person Position Tel.

Alberta Business and Educational Services (ABES) website: www.abes.ca e-mail: [email protected]

2910 3rd. Avenue NE, Calgary, AB. T2A 6T7

Admissions Officer

403-232-8758

Academy of Learning Calgary website: www.academyoflearning.ab.ca e-mail: [email protected]

#260, 495-36St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6K3 or #220, 8228 Macleod Trail S, Calgary

Amy Porter Brady Sylvester

Admissions Advisor 403-569-973/ 403-252-8993

Accent on Canadian English Program website: www.accentoncanadianenglish.com e-mail: [email protected]

38 Country Hills Villas NW, Calgary, AB T3K 4S8

Lisa Bjerke

Director

403-226-2443

AGAPÉ Language Centre website: www.agapelanguagecentre.com e-mail: [email protected]

16 Bermuda Dr. NW Calgary, AB. T3K 1H7

Karen Kajorinne

Director

403-516-1846

Athabasca University website: www.athabascau.ca

3/Fl., 1040 – 7th Ave. SW Calgary, AB. T2P 3G9

Veronica Baig ESL Department-Academic Coordinator for English Language & Writing Skills

1-866-490-8916

BGS Enterprises Inc. website: www.bgsenterprises.com e-mail: [email protected]

#100, 910 – 7 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

Registration Office

403-234-9119

Bow Valley College website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca e-mail: [email protected]

332 – 6th Avenue SE Calgary, AB. T2G 4S6

Grant Sorensen Diane Hardy/ Terri Huck Registrar Office

LINC Program Coordinator ESL Program Coordinator Academic Upgrading Program

403-410-3400

Bredin Institute – Centre for Learning website: www.bredin.ab.ca e-mail: [email protected]

#250, 910 – 7th Ave. SW Calgary, AB. T2P 3N8

David Letts Program Coordinator 403-261-5775

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Institution Address Contact Person Position Tel.

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society website: www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca e-mail: [email protected]

5th Floor, 1111 - 11 Avenue SW Calgary, AB. T2R 0G5

Kahkashan Maqsood Gordana Radan

LINC Program Coordinator Business, Employment & Training Services Manager

403-262-2006

Calgary Chinese Community Service Association website: www.cccsa.ca e-mail: [email protected]

#128, 2 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Mavis Jia 403-767-3086

Calgary Immigrant Educational Society website: www.immigrant-education.ca e-mail: [email protected]

1723 – 40th St. S.E. Calgary, AB. T2A 7Y3 & 3820-32 Street NE Calgary, AB T1Y 7C1

Dr. Sally S. Zhao Olivia Chen

LINC Program Manager Manager, ESL/ Volunteer Programs

403-235-3666

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association website: www.ciwa-online.com e-mail: [email protected]

#200, 138 – 4th Ave. SE Calgary, AB. T2G 4Z6

Mae Chun Eva Szasz-Redmond

Manager, Employment Services Department Manager, Language Training & Childcare Department

403-263-4414

Calgary International Learning Centre website: www.firstbaptistcalgary.com e-mail: [email protected]

First Baptist Church 1311 – 4th Street SW Calgary, AB. T2R 0X9

Nada Ramsden Stephanie Gilligan

Coordinator Registrar

403- 693-5548

Calgary Public Library website: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com e-mail: [email protected]

616 MacLeod Trail S. Calgary, AB. T2G 2M2

Umashanie Reddy

Diversity Services Manager

403-260-2703

Centre for Education & Training website: http://www.tcet.com/linc_homestudy e-mail: [email protected]

Distance Learning Kenda Khalil 1-800- 668-1179 ext. 1294

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Institution Address Contact Person Position Tel.

Centre for Newcomers website: www.centrefornewcomers.ca e-mail: [email protected]

1010, 999 36 St NE Calgary, AB. T2A 7X6

Cindy Colman Admasu Tachble

ESL Manager Program Manager (for Employment and Settlement)

403-569-3325

Chinook Learning Services – Calgary Board of Education website: www.chinooklearningservices.com e-mail: [email protected]

223 – 18th Avenue NW Calgary, AB. T2M 0T2 130 – 28th Avenue NE Calgary, AB. T2E 2A8 Viscount Bennett Centre 2519 Richmond Rd. SW Calgary, AB. T3E 4M2

Anne O'Byrne Student Services

ESL Program Manager Academic Upgrading Program

403-777-6821 403-777-6330 403-777-8946

Columbia College website: www.columbia.ab.ca e-mail: [email protected]

802 Manning Rd. NE Calgary, AB. T2E 7N8

Gerald Halabura

Chair, Department of Academic Upgrading & English as a Second Language

403-235-9300

Equilibrium Senior High & ESL School Website: www.equilibrium.ab.ca e-mail: [email protected]

710 – 14th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2A4

Anna Jankowska & Kasia Bluhm

403-283 - 1111

English Computerized Learning Inc. website: www.englishlearning.com e-mail: [email protected]

e-learning: http://www.englishlearning.com/

Debbie Lee 780-448-1032

Further Education Society (FESA) website: www.nald.ca/laps; www.nald.ca/fesa e-mail: [email protected]

#52 – 3033 34th Avenue Northeast Calgary, AB. T1Y 6X2

Teal Dratowany Calgary Program Administrator

403-250-5034

GEOS Language Plus – Calgary website: www.goescalgary.com e-mail: [email protected]

Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Kevin Ellwood Manager 403-266-5152

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Institution Address Contact Person Position Tel.

Global Village English Centres website: www.gvenglish.com e-mail: [email protected]/ [email protected]

#200, 515 – 1st St. S.E Calgary, AB. T2G 2G6

Cindy Evans 403-543-7300

Immigrant Services Calgary website: www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca e-mail: [email protected]

1200, 910 – 7th Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

Claudia Mejia

Citizenship Class

403-265-1120

International House Calgary website: www.ihcalgary.com e-mail: [email protected]

200, 1009 - 7 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1A8

Lona Morishita

403-233-0033

Making Changes Association website: www.makingchangesassociation.ca e-mail: [email protected] (Elaine) [email protected] (Lillian)

6516 – 1A Street SW Calgary, AB. T2H 0G6

Elaine Lupul Lillian VanGenderen

Employment Life Skills Program— Program Manager Operations Manager, Walk-In Closet

403-262-5776

Maple Leaf Academy website: www.mapleleafacademy.com e-mail: [email protected]

#200, 731 – 6th Ave. SW Calgary. AB. T2P 0T9

Erva Sherwood

Manager, Administration

403-262-8851

McBride Career Group Inc. website: www.mcbridecareergroup.com e-mail: [email protected]

#400, 602 –12th Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2R 1J3

Reception 403-777-5633

Momentum website: www.momentum.org e-mail: [email protected]

16, 2936 Radcliffe Dr. SE Calgary, AB. T2A 6M8

Matthew Daw Gail Anderson

Skills Training Coordinator Business Development Assistant

403-204-2684 403-204-2671

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Institution Address Contact Person Position Tel.

Mosaic Learning Institute website: http://mosaicli.ca/

Suite 120, 1040 – 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB. T2P 3G9

Maria MacMinn

Principal

403-266-2355

Mount Royal University website: http://international.mtroyal.ca e-mail: [email protected]

4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, AB. T3E 6K6

Amy Yeung

Program Coordinator

403-440-5100

Robertson College website: www.robertsoncollege.com e-mail: [email protected]

#300, 417 - 14th St. NW Calgary, AB. T2P 3K3

Student Admissions Department

403-920-0070

SAIT Polytechnic website: www.sait.ab.ca e-mail: [email protected] e-mail : [email protected]

1301-16th Ave. NW Calgary, AB. T2M 0L4

Registrar Office

Academic Upgrading

403-210-5756

Tongue Twisters: Canadian Accent Training website : www.tonguetwisters.ca email: [email protected]

200, 2620, 21 Street, N.E. Calgary, AB. T2E 7L3

Deanna Berry

Director

403-990-1620

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Institution Address Contact Person Position Tel.

University of Calgary website: www.ucalgary.ca

2500 University Dr. NW Calgary, AB. T2N 1N4

Karen Campbell [email protected] http://www.ucalgary.ca/eap/

English for Academic Purposes Program Administrative Officer

403-220-3277

Deidre Lake [email protected] http://www.m-cap.ca

Medical Communication Assessment Project (MCAP) Director

403-210-7640

Yassin Boga conted.ucalgary.ca/eslparttime

English Language Program Program Director

403-230-3301

YMCA Calgary website: www.ymcacalgary.org e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

North LINC: Saddletowne YMCA – 7556 Falconridge Blvd. NE South LINC: Shawnessy YMCA – 333 Shawville Blvd. SE

Priscilla Lee Kaori Reiffarth

LINC Administrative Assistant

403-537-2714 403-252-4206

YWCA of Calgary website: www.ywcaofcalgary.com e-mail: [email protected] e-mail : [email protected]

320 – 5th Avenue SE Calgary, AB. T2G 0E5

Amal Baky Myriam Nickel

LINC/ ENC, ESL Supervisor CES Program Coordinator

403-232-1580 403-538-2537

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ESL PROGRAMS & SERVICES AT a GLANCE by page number

Schools and Agencies in CALGARY AC/UP

COMP

CUST

D-E EWP ENTR

PRE-

EMPL

T-P LIT GEN LINC I SPE

O

ABES 40

Academy of Learning Calgary

10 40, 41

58 93

Accent on Canadian English Program 103

AGAPÉ Language Centre 58 70, 71

Athabasca University 1

BGS Enterprises 27

Bow Valley College 1-3 23 27 41 50 59, 60 71-73 82 93

Bredin Institute – Centre for Learning 28 42

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society 10 29

44-46

73

Calgary Chinese Community Service Association

50-51

Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

11-15

20 30-31

51 74

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

15-16

20 32-33

43, 47

52-53

74-75 94

Calgary International Learning Centre 21 61 83

Calgary Public Library 21 94

Centre for Education & Training 75

Centre for Newcomers

33-34

47 76 83-84

Chinook Learning Services 3 17 35 62 77 84 95

Columbia College 4

35-36

44 53 62 78

English Computerized Learning Inc. 63

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Schools and Agencies in CALGARY AC/U

P COM

P CUS

T D-E

EWP ENTR PRE-EMPL

T-P LIT GEN LINC I SPE O

Equilibrium Senior High & ESL School 4 17 54 85 95-96

Further Education Society (FESA) 22 54-56

GEOS Language Academy 5 63-65

85 96-98

Global Village English Centres 48 65

86-87

98-99

Immigrant Services Calgary 103

International House Calgary 66

Making Changes Association 36-37

Maple Leaf Academy 78

87-88

McBride Career Group Inc. 37-38

Momentum 25-26 48

Mosaic Learning Institute 38 57 99

Mount Royal University 5 18

23-24

49 66-68

88-92

100-102

Robertson College 39

SAIT Polytechnic 6

Tongue Twisters: Canadian Accent Training 18 102

University of Calgary 7-9 19 24

68-69

92

YMCA Calgary

79-80

YWCA of Calgary 16 39 57 69

80-81

AC/UP – Academic Upgrading

COMP – Computer Programs for ESL Learners

CUST – Customized or Independent Programs

D-E – Drop-in ESL

EWP – English in the Workplace

ENTR – Entrepreneurial Programs

PRE-EMPL – Pre-employment Training Programs

T-P – ESL programs for Trades and

Professions

LIT – ESL with Literacy Support

GEN – General ESL

LINC – Language Instruction for Newcomers to

Canada

I – Programs for International Students

SPE – Specific Language Skills

O – Other Programs

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Overview of Canadian Language Benchmarks 1 to 8 Descriptors provided by the Centre for Language Training and Assessment

Peel Board of Education (Mississauga, Ontario) Listening/Speaking Descriptors Benchmark 1 Initial competence in basic oral communication. Can follow and respond to simple greetings and instructions. Needs much support from assessor. Struggles to understand instructions. Understands meaning of individual, high frequency words. No evidence of connected discourse. Has almost no control of basic grammar structures or tenses. Pronunciation difficulties may significantly impede communication. Has very limited vocabulary. Benchmark 2 Beginning competence in basic oral communication. Can follow and respond to questions about personal information. Often needs support from assessor. Often struggles to understand instructions. Understands several words or a short sentence. Little evidence of connected discourse. Has little control of basic grammar structures and tenses. Pronunciation difficulties may significantly impede communication. Has limited vocabulary. Benchmark 3 Developing competence in basic oral communication. Can take part in short informal conversation about personal experience. Sometimes needs support from assessor. Understands most instructions. Understands most short sentences. Some evidence of connected discourse. Conveys messages using single words and short sentences. Has some control of basic grammar structures and tenses. Pronunciation difficulties may often impede communication. Vocabulary generally adequate for basic oral communication. Benchmark 4 Adequate competence in basic oral communication. Can describe the process of obtaining essential goods and services. Needs little support from assessor. Understands instructions. Understands short sentences. Clear evidence of connected discourse. Conveys messages using a variety of short sentences. Has control of basic grammar structures and tenses. Pronunciation difficulties may impede communication. Vocabulary adequate for basic oral communication. Benchmark 5 Can comprehend and relate video-mediated instructions. Understands and uses a variety of sentence structures. Discourse is reasonably fluent. Grammar and pronunciation errors sometimes impede communication. Comprehends and uses a range of common vocabulary. Benchmark 6 Can comprehend and relate audio-mediated information. Understands and uses a wide variety of sentence structures. Discourse is reasonably fluent. Grammar and pronunciation errors may sometimes impede communication. Comprehends and uses a range of common and idiomatic language. Benchmark 7 Can discuss concrete information on a familiar topic. Comfortably engages in a conversation at a descriptive level. Discourse is fluent. Grammar and pronunciation errors rarely impede communication. Uses an expanded inventory of concrete and idiomatic language.

Benchmark 8

Can comprehend and synthesize abstract ideas on a familiar topic. Comfortably engages in a conversation at an abstract level. Discourse is fluent. Grammar and pronunciation errors do not impede communication. Uses an expanded inventory of concrete, idiomatic and conceptual language.

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Reading Descriptors Benchmark 1 Functions minimally in understanding written text. Shows little sight word recognition except for a small number of familiar words and simple learned phrases in predictable contexts, related to immediate needs. Benchmark 2 Sight recognition is limited to familiar words related to everyday needs in predictable contexts. Can find specific information, mostly in simple formatted text with clear layout. Benchmark 3 Able to read a simple passage within a familiar, predicable context of daily personal life: simple narrative of routine events (e.g. stories written and read in class); simple descriptive prose about people, places and things; set of instructions. Benchmark 4 Able to read a simple 2-3-paragraph passage within a mostly familiar, mostly predicable context of daily life and experience: simple narrative, bibliographical or descriptive prose, set of instructions. Benchmark 5 Able to read and understand purpose and general idea in some authentic 2-3 paragraph texts within a mostly familiar, mostly predicable context of daily life and experience. Language is mostly concrete, factual and literal. Some vocabulary items on abstract ideas. Benchmark 6 Able to read one page of authentic text, mostly of factual nature. Vocabulary items relate to abstract ideas. Context is familiar, mostly predictable, practical and relevant to daily life and experience. Benchmark 7 Able to read an authentic text of mostly factual, concrete nature with some abstract ideas within a familiar, predictable, mostly practical and relevant context of daily social, educational and work-related life-experience. Benchmark 8 Able to read authentic texts, mostly of factual nature within an unfamiliar and only partially predictable context of daily social, educational and work-related life experience. Writing Descriptors Benchmark 1 Functions minimally in writing. Writes a small number of familiar words in predictable contexts, and copies letters, numbers and short phrases. Writing is characterized by inconsistency and frequent errors. Benchmark 2 Developing some competence in writing. Produces a small number of familiar words and phrases in predictable contexts. Has occasional difficulty with simple structures and limited control of spelling and mechanics. Benchmark 3 Demonstrates adequate competence in performing simple, familiar, personal writing tasks. Has satisfactory control of simple structures, spelling, and mechanics.

Benchmark 4 Is competent in performing basic, familiar writing tasks. Composes short messages and notes about personal experience and fills out simple forms. Has good control of simple structures, spelling, and mechanics.

Benchmark 5 Competently performs basic, familiar writing tasks, and shows minimal competence on more complex tasks of a business or social nature. Demonstrates ability to write short paragraphs. Has frequent difficulty with complex structures. Spelling and mechanical errors may interfere with comprehensibility.

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Benchmark 6 Developing competence on more complex tasks of a business or social nature. Reproduces information from a visual graphic, completes formatted text of medium complexity, writes short letters and reports. Has occasional difficulty with complex structures. Benchmark 7 Demonstrates adequate competence on writing tasks which are more complex and demanding. Joins paragraphs into coherent text, uses complex structures, and supports main ideas. Has satisfactory control over complex strictures, spelling and mechanics. Benchmark 8 Demonstrates fluent competence in writing tasks which are complex and demanding. Writes coherent reports, formal letters and short articles. Links sentences and paragraphs to form coherent text, provides good support for main ideas, and displays an appropriate sense of audience. Has good control over complex structures, spelling, and mechanics.

Overview of Canadian Language Literacy Benchmarks I to IV-Global Observations Checklist

Descriptors provided by the Centre for Language Training and Assessment Peel Board of Education (Mississauga, Ontario)

Reading Literacy Benchmark Descriptors Benchmark I Understands that print conveys meaning. Knows appropriate directionality. Matches letters or characters. Benchmark II Decodes at the word level. Matches at the word level. Identifies high-frequency vocabulary. Benchmark III-IV Reads at a pace that indicates a relatively high comfort level. Infers main idea of text. Recognizes topic in text. Understands sequencing of events in text. Scans text for specific information. Checks own work. Writing Literacy Benchmark Descriptors Benchmark I Holds pen or pencil comfortably. Copies shapes. Copies letters or characters. Places letters or characters appropriately on page. Writes or prints own name. Benchmark II Uses capitalization where appropriate. Forms letters or characters legibly. Uses space appropriately when writing. Writes high frequency words. Writes at the sentence level. Uses simple punctuation where appropriate. Benchmark III-IV Writes at the paragraph (discourse) level. Edits own work. Uses a variety of punctuation where appropriate.

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Numeracy Operation Benchmark Descriptors Benchmark I Matches numeral with corresponding number of shapes. Performs single digit addition. Performs single digit subtraction. Reads time on a digital clock. Reads time on an analogue clock. Benchmark II Performs double-digit subtraction without borrowing. Performs double-digit addition without carrying. Benchmark III-IV Performs multi-digit addition with carrying. Performs multi-digit subtraction with borrowing. Performs single digit multiplication. Performs single digit division. Performs multi-digit multiplication. Performs multi-digit division. Observations Roman Alphabet Task Observations Matches letters of the Roman alphabet. Can reproduce the Roman alphabet. English Task Observations Copies an English sentence accurately. Writes a sentence in English. Writes a paragraph in English.

The Canadian Language Benchmarks - Working Document, 1996 is available without charge from the Information Centre, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Fax (613) 954-2221, Refer to catalogue #C1-140-02-96. Visit The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks website at www.language.ca For more information on the Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment and the Canadian Language Benchmarks Literacy Assessment, please contact the Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment-Referral Centre (ILVARC), a service of Immigrant Services Calgary. Telephone: 403-262-2656 Fax: 403-294-1173

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Definitions for the various ESL streams are as follows: LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)* Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is a federally funded language-training program, free of charge for immigrants and refugees over 16 years of age who are non-Canadian citizens and meet all eligibility requirements. Prior to being referred to the LINC program clients are assessed for linguistic eligibility using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (Literacy) Assessment (CLBA/ CLBLA) or the Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) or the Enhanced Language Training Placement Test (ELTPA 6-10) at ILVARC. In order to qualify linguistically, clients must be assessed within the LINC eligible Benchmark outcomes in at least one skill area ranging from Pre-Benchmark to Benchmark 6 in Listening and Speaking and from Pre-Benchmark to Benchmark 5 in Reading and Writing. Clients who qualify for LINC may be eligible for up to 1200 hours of full-time or part-time LINC training. As of October 2008, additional 300 LINC hours are available for students entering LINC 5 or who are already in LINC 5 for a total of 1500 LINC hours to finish LINC 5. Students will exit the LINC program once they exceed the LINC eligible benchmarks or exhaust the eligible hours. Currently, there is a LINC 6 class as a pilot project. * Students are assessed for general and linguistic eligibility and referred to LINC programs by the

Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment-Referral Centre (ILVARC), a service of the Immigrant Services Calgary

General ESL ESL classes which focus on all four-language strands (reading, writing, listening and speaking) for basic to advanced level ESL students. These classes are primarily non-academic (with the exception of more advanced levels) and are fee based. Academic Bridging/Upgrading Programs which assist/bridge ESL students toward post-secondary educational programs. They usually focus on developing specific skills and knowledge in one or more areas such as math, biology, English, literature, etc. Courses may be offered through classroom instruction, self-paced programming and computer assisted learning. Students are placed into courses according to their needs, career goals and results of the CLB assessment and/or other placement tests. Drop-In Centres ESL programs for those students who are unable to attend regularly scheduled ESL classes. May offer morning, afternoon or evening sessions to suit students’ various time schedules. Some programs offer customized, one-on-one, tutorial sessions. Times, frequency of attendance, and fees vary among programs. English in the Workplace Program (EWP)** EWP is an ESL program offered on the worksite. It usually focuses on specific English language skills and vocabulary related to the workplace. It is designed to help employees to improve their English and also their ability to function in an English-speaking environment. The employer may allow time off for employees during their lunch period or any other suitable time, such as before or after work. ** This instruction is done on a contract basis between an ESL service provider and the employer. Customized and Independent ESL Programs This is a program that is designed for the specific needs and interests of a particular student or group of students, or it is a special interest program that teaches topic-related English.

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ESL Pre-Employment/Training Programs & ESL Programs for Trades and Professions These programs are designed to assist immigrants and refugees to improve their job search, job maintenance and other skills necessary in order to fully participate in the Canadian Labour Market. The following components are usually included: - career and educational planning - job search techniques (application forms, cold calls, accessing the hidden job market etc.) - development of resumes and cover letters - interviewing skills - the culture of the Canadian workplace - life management skills - the development of support and network systems Some programs offer skill training and/or work experience components as well as language instruction. ―ESL Programs for Trades and Professions‖ are programs offered only to those students who have an education and/or experience in a particular trade or profession. These programs consist of the above components as well as English training within a particular field.

Entrepreneurial Programs

The purpose of these programs is to help individuals reach financial independence through self- employment by developing their own business. The program usually involves the following components: - how to start a business and the steps involved - the development and the principles of a business plan - how to evaluate a business idea and seek business opportunities - investment opportunities and financial planning - the development of support and network systems Specific Language Skills These are specialized classes focusing on one specific language skill or area. Classes are offered to beginner, intermediate and advanced level ESL students. Students may take courses in the following areas: - conversation - pronunciation - reading - writing - grammar - TOEFL/TOEIC preparation Some classes may combine two skills such as reading and writing. ESL with Literacy Support Programs are designed to assist ―illiterate students1‖ to become literate in English. Instruction may be done on a one-to-one basis and/or in a classroom setting. Some programs may offer first language instruction or assistance in order to develop and enhance reading and writing skills in English.

1 Those learners in ESL programs with low levels of first literacy in reading and writing, basic math and other skills normally

developed in formal educational settings. This also includes learners who are literate in their own language but not familiar

with the Roman alphabet.

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DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS ABE Adult Basic Education Bridging Program Any ESL program that integrates students into the workplace or a post-

secondary program. CAL Computer Assisted Learning CIC Citizenship and Immigration Canada CLB/Benchmarks Canadian Language Benchmarks is a task-based descriptive scale of language proficiency in English as a Second Language, expressed in terms

of communicative competence as 12 Benchmarks (reference points). The CLB describes learners’ placement on a language continuum from Benchmark 1 to Benchmark 12 for three skills areas (Listening/Speaking, Reading and Writing).

CLBA Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment is a task-based assessment

instrument designed to determine the English as a Second Language proficiency of adults from Pre-Benchmark to Benchmark 8 in Listening/Speaking, Reading and Writing.

CLBLA Canadian Language Benchmarks Literacy Assessment is a diagnostic tool to

assess the literacy needs of ESL adult learners and is unique in its use of first-language tasks. The CLBLA determines first language literacy proficiency from Benchmark I to IV in Reading, Writing, and Numeracy.

CLBPT Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test is a streamlined test

referenced to the Canadian Language Benchmarks to assess ESL learners for English proficiency from Pre-Benchmark to Benchmark 8 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

EI Employment Insurance ELTPA The Enhanced Language Training Placement Assessment (Benchmark 6 -10),

or ELTPA (6 -10), is a low-stakes assessment tool for placing adult newcomers, mostly internationally trained professionals and trades people, in Enhanced Language Training programs. As the ELT programs deliver work-oriented language training, the Assessment focuses on evaluating language skills representative of those required in work or work-readiness settings. The ELTPA (6 -10) is referenced to the Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000 and is a task-based instrument addressing a range of genres and themes. The assessment distinguishes communicative competence in four skill areas across a range of abilities from Benchmark 6 and below (6-) to 10 and above (10+). As no distinctions are drawn in proficiency levels at Benchmark 6 or lower, it is recommended that the ELTPA be used for assessment of those candidates whose language skills have been evaluated through prior CLBA testing to be at Benchmark 6 or higher.

EWP English in the Workplace Program GED General Equivalency Diploma Full-Time Program Any program with 20 or more hours per week. International Student Non-permanent resident studying in Canada with a student visa.

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Levels These definitions are not to be used as a basis for referral or assessment, but only in providing general information about programs. Basic Literacy: For learners with very limited reading and/or writing skills in their own language. Speak limited English, if at all.

Beginner: For learners with limited vocabulary and speaking ability. Understand a limited amount of English, usually with the help of gestures. Able to recognize high frequency words and/or able to read individual short simple sentences. Able to copy letters and numbers accurately. May also be able to provide basic personal information about oneself in writing.

Intermediate: Learners can usually function within a known framework. Can comprehend instructions, questions spoken at a normal pace and complete simple writing tasks, although not always accurately. Can comprehend short passages on familiar topics.

Advanced: Speech connected with minimal hesitation, although not entirely fluent. Can comfortably engage in and initiate conversation on a variety of familiar topics. Can comprehend complex texts: write with few errors, but has difficulty writing in detail on abstract topics.

Levels are also labelled in different manners by different institutions some using numbers while others letters. Generally the lower numbers and letters signify lower levels of difficulty while higher numbers and letters signify more advanced programs. Interpretations of the various levels may vary from one organization to another. The levels are currently being standardized with the use of the Canadian Language Benchmarks throughout the nation.

LINC Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. LINC is a federally funded

language program. N/A Non-applicable One-to-One Program The level of study is set in accordance to the level of the student on a one-to-

one basis. Part-Time Program Any program with less than 20 hours per week. Student Funding Learners who are in need of income support may apply through either the

Learner Income Support Centre of Alberta Works or the Students Finance of Alberta Advanced Education as applicable. Eligibility to receive financial assistance is determined by respective offices.

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language. TOEIC Test of English for International Communication. TSE Test of Spoken English. Tutor-Based Program A program in which there is a one-to-one tutor-learner. Variable Variable indicates that the information varies and that the provider should be

contacted in order to attain the information.

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Legend of Abbreviations

AC/UP Academic Upgrading and/or Bridging Program

BUS Business English

CAMB Cambridge Certificate Examination Program

COM Communication Skill Building Class

COMP Computer Class

CONV Conversation Class

CUST Customized or Independent Program

EMPL Employment Training Program

ENTR Entrepreneurial Program

EWP English in the Workplace

GEN General ESL

GRA Grammar Class

I Programs for International Students

IELTS International English Language Testing System

JOBS Job Search and/or Skills Training Program

LINC Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

LIT Literacy Support

OPT Optional Classes

PRE-EMPL Pre-employment Program

PRON Pronunciation Classes

R Reading Class

ST Study Tours

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language

TOEIC Test of English for International Communication

TRAI Skill Training Program

VOCAB Vocabulary Building Class

W Writing Class

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ACADEMIC BRIDGING/UPGRADING

AC/UP/GEN Institution: Athabasca University

Name of program: English Language Proficiency Program

Brief Description: 4 courses from 3 levels: prepares students for entry to university or college. Students take one or more courses as needed. Program may be eligible for 6 university credits.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Students wanting university/college training in a flexible, distance-online, learning environment.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-5; R-5; W-6

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: N/A

Times: N/A

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Distance education – student’s home or office

Contact: Veronica Baig

Telephone Number: 1-866-490-8916 Fax Number: 1-866-490-8916

Website: www.athabascau.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: the fee $663 per course (includes books and materials)

Funded: Yes, Alberta Human Services

Student Funding: Yes--A bursary for part-time studies is available to eligible students.

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

AC/UP Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Adult Upgrading

Brief Description: Offers high school credit, academic preparation and literacy courses.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adults

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Aug 27, 2012; Jan 7, 2013; May 6, 2013

Days: Varies

Times: Daytime/ Evening/ Online

F/T or P/T: Full-time and Part-time

Location: North Campus – 332 – 6th Ave SE & West Campus - 300 - 6th Ave SE

Contact: Registrar's Office (3rd Floor, Main Campus) or Student Liaison Officer - Academic Foundations Department

Telephone Number: 403- 410-1400 or 410-1545 Fax Number: 403- 297-4887

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]; upgrading@bowvalleycollege,ca

Fees: Yes - $530 per course

Funded: Yes - Alberta Works Funding available to qualified students

Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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ACADEMIC BRIDGING/UPGRADING

AC/UP Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Bridge

Brief Description: The program improves learners’ reading, writing and math skills. It focuses on developing the learning strategies and academic study skills necessary for success in further education.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

ESL learners aged 18-25 with interrupted formal education, usually 9 years or less.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-Pre-B; W-Pre-B

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Jan 7 – Apr 26 2013

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Rm 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE

Contact: Kelty Christensen

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3275 Fax Number: 403- 441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - Accepting LINC students. ILVARC Referral required

Student Funding: No.

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: 40

AC/UP/I Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: English for Academic Purpose (EAP)

Brief Description: Full-time ESL classes to prepare students for mainstream academic programs.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants, refugees, EI claimants, and Canadian citizens that have used all of their LINC hours and are preparing for academic programs.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-8; S-8; R-8; W-8

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates:

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: 8:00am – 2:0pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Main Campus – 332 – 6th Ave SE or Rocky Mountain Plaza – 615 Macleod Trail SE

Contact: Registrars Office (3rd Floor, Main Campus)

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3400 Fax Number: 403- 441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: book rental $60/term

Funded: Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant.

Student Funding: Yes. This program is not open to LINC students.

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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ACADEMIC BRIDGING/UPGRADING

AC/UP Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: English for New Pathways (ENP)

Brief Description: ENP improves skills required for EAP, CRTP, and academic and career programs.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants, refugees, EI Claimants and Canadian Citizens

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-7; W-7

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Aug 27 – Dec 14, 2012

Days: Mon - Thu

Times: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Main Campus: 322 - 6 Ave SE or Rocky Mountain 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: Registration Office (3rd floor, Main Campus)

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3400 Fax Number: 403-441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: book rental $60/term

Funded: Yes – Students may qualify for a Skills Investment Grant (AE&I), CIC

Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

AC/UP Institution: Chinook Learning Services: Calgary Board of Education

Name of program: Academic Upgrading/High School Credit

Brief Description: Full range of accredited academic courses grades 10-12.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adults ages 18 and over.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-7; W-7

Registration Dates: From 01/08/2012 To 31/07/2013

Semester Dates: September through August

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: Various

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Viscount Bennett Centre Campus, 2519 Richmond Rd. SW,

Contact: Student Services

Telephone Number: 403-777-7272 ext. 2433 Fax Number: 403- 777-6137

Website: www.chinooklearningservices.com

E-mail: N/A

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes- part-time funding is available

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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AC/UP Institution: Columbia College

Name of program: Academic Upgrading

Brief Description: The AU program provides adult learners with the academic skills required to obtain meaningful employment or the pre-requisites required to access career training opportunities at the post-secondary level. The program is certified by Alberta Education enabling students to earn high school credit. Students seeking employment also can participate in work experience. Students’ progress on a self-paced, individualized basis.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult second language learners who require additional academic upgrading in English, math or the sciences to further their employability or obtain admission to a post-secondary training institution.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 – Friday, November 23, 2012; Monday, November 26, 2012 – Friday, March 22, 2013; Monday, April 01, 2013 – Friday, July 19, 2013; Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – Friday, November 22, 2013.

Days: Monday to Friday Times: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm

F/T or P/T: Full and Part Time programs available.

Location: 802 Manning Road NE

Contact: Admission Advisor, Academic Upgrading

Telephone Number: 403- 235-9300 Fax Number: 403- 272-3805

Website: www.columbia.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes-AHS provides students who qualify with support.

Student Funding: Yes-Student who qualifies may receive funding support.

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 80

GEN Institution: Equilibrium Senior High & ESL School

Name of program: GED Test Preparation Program

Brief Description: Customized program helping individuals to earn high school equivalency standing which may assist them in qualifying for better jobs or for work promotions. Benchmarks 6 to 8

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

new immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: as per demand

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 710 – 14th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2A4

Contact: Anna Jankowska & Kasia Bluhm

Telephone Number: 403-283 - 1111 Fax Number: 403-270 - 7786

Website: www.equilibrium.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $ 40.00 per hour

Funded: Yes Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 5-10 # of seats per program: 10

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AC/UP/W Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: Academic Writing Elective

Brief Description: This course is designed to help intermediate students improve confidence, accuracy, and clarity in their writing. Students will be given plenty of opportunities to practice in class, and will be given the tools and skills they will need to produce organized, clear, and logical writing samples for personal, academic, and work purposes.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas students, local students, immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 1:00-2:30 pm or 2:45-4:15 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com

E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

AC/UP/I Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: English for Academic Purposes

Brief Description: Levels 1 to 3 make up this program for students who need to improve their English skills before entering university, college or technical school.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 6 – Nov. 29, 2012 and Jan. 7 – March 28, 2013

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 27.5 hours per week

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $1,585 for landed immigrants and Canadian citizens & $2,900 for international students

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes - Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant (Alberta Human Services).

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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ACADEMIC BRIDGING/UPGRADING

AC/UP/I Institution: SAIT Polytechnic

Name of program: English Language Foundations (ELF)

Brief Description: ELF offers the English language skill training needed to prepare for a SAIT career program or for the workplace. ELF is a 5 level, fast track program. Each level is 8 weeks. There are 10 courses in total and each course focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing skill areas.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Those who require English in order to live, work or study in Canada.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4 (A CLBA/PT assessment is required – must be current within 6 months. Teacher assessed CLB scores are not accepted.)

Registration Dates: Please register well in advance of program start dates as the ELF program quickly.

Semester Dates: September 04, 2012; October 29, 2012; January 07, 2013; March 04, 2013; May 06, 2013; July 02, 2013

Days: Classes run daily from Monday to Friday. - 4 to 6 hours per day for full time study (22 hours/week). - 2 to 3 hours per day for part time (11 hours/week)

Times: Morning and afternoon schedules are available.

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: SAIT Polytechnic Stan Grad Centre 1301 16 Avenue NW Calgary, AB

Contact: ELF Office MC 221 – Learner Success Centre

Telephone Number: 403- 210-4045 Fax Number: 403- 284-7345

Website: http://www.sait.ca/programs-and-courses.php

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: $650.00 per course. Full time is 2 courses ($1300.00) and part time is 1 course ($650.00)

Funded: Yes-Skills Investment Program through Alberta Human Services

Student Funding: Yes -Students planning to apply for funding should have completed LINC. A letter from ILVARC will be requested to confirm LINC attendance.

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 20 # of seats per program: 480

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ACADEMIC BRIDGING/UPGRADING

AC/UP/I Institution: University of Calgary - Faculty of Education

Name of program: EAP + Degree (Undergraduate) A 1-year EAP Program plus a 4-year undergraduate study

Brief Description: Academically admissible students are prepared to function successfully in an undergraduate degree program at the U of C. To be eligible for application for the `EAP + Degree’ (Undergraduate) admission, a TOEFL iBT70 (or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) or registration as an `Open Studies Student’ in EAP Tier 1, or 2 or 3 is required.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Students with international credentials who need to meet the `English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirement’ at the U of C.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Oct 1, 2012 to April 01, 2013 (application dates)

Semester Dates: All newly admitted `EAP + Degree’ students start in `Fall Term’ (Sept – Dec). If not yet completed, will continue for the `Winter Term’ (Jan – Apr). If not yet completed, will continue for the `Spring & Summer Term’ (May - Aug).

Days: Monday to Thursday, daily classes within 13-week terms Friday – Online study and assignments

Times: 4 hrs. (class hours) / Monday to Thursday between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday - Online study and assignments

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: U of C main campus

Contact: EAP Office, EDC170, Education Block, Faculty of Education

Telephone Number: 403- 220-3277 Fax Number: 403- 210-8554

Website: www.ucalgary.ca/eap/

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – fee $2668.90

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 25-45 # of seats per program: N/A

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AC/UP/I Institution: University of Calgary - Faculty of Education

Name of program: EAP Non-Degree (A 1-year EAP Program)

Brief Description: Prospective students for undergraduate (or graduate) studies who miss the application deadline date may choose to apply for the `EAP Non-Degree' (Open Studies) as the first step. A TOEFL iBT70 (or equivalent) is recommended; but not required.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Prospective students with international credentials who need to: 1. Meet the `English Language Proficiency' requirement at the U of C; & 2. To achieve the `ELA 30-1’ equivalence for admission purposes.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Sep 1, 2012 to Mar 31, 2013

Semester Dates: Fall Term: September - December; Winter Term: January - April; Spring & Summer Term: May - August

Days: Monday to Thursday, daily classes within 13-week terms Friday – Online study and assignments

Times: 4 hrs. (class hours) / Monday to Thursday between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday - Online study and assignments

F/T or P/T: Full-time Location: U of C main campus

Contact: EAP Office, EDC170, Education Block, Faculty of Education

Telephone Number: 403- 220-3277 Fax Number: 403- 210-8554

Website: www.ucalgary.ca/eap/ E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – fee $2668.90 Funded: No Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: 25-45 # of seats per program: N/A

AC/UP/ COV/W Institution: University of Calgary - Faculty of Education

Name of program: English for Academic Purposes for Graduate Students (EAPG) Seminars 1. EAPG Advanced Writing Seminar 2. EAPG Advanced Communication Seminar

Brief Description: A 39-hour (13 weeks) evening program designed for students at graduate level or professionals in the field to strengthen their written communication skills, especially for the preparation of their theses, and their communication skills through interactive seminars. Two courses are available: 1. EAPG Advanced Writing Seminar (On-Campus Delivery); 2. EAPG Advanced Communications Seminar (On-Campus Delivery)

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Degree holders who are in pursuit of better academic writing and communications skills would benefit from these seminars.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-8; S-8; R-8; W-8

Registration Dates: Fall 2012 Term: up to Sept 10, 2012. Winter 2013 Term: up to Jan 7, 2013.

Semester Dates: 2012 Fall Term : September - December 2012; 2013 Winter Term : January – April 2013

Days: 1. Fall 2012 Term : EAPG Advanced Writing Seminars (On-Campus Delivery): 13 Wednesdays from September 12 to December 5, 2012. (13 classes) 2. Fall 2012 Term: EAPG Advanced Com. Seminars (On-Campus Delivery): 13 Tuesdays from September 11

Times: 3 hrs./class (5 pm - 8 pm) F/T or P/T: Part-time Location: U of C main campus

Contact: Mrs. Karen Campbell, EAP Program Administrative Officer EAPG Office, EDC170, Education Block, Faculty of Education

Telephone Number: 403-220-2577 Fax Number: 403- 210-8554

Website: EAPG Advanced Writing Seminar: www.ucalgary.ca/eap/node/211 EAPG Advanced Communication Seminar: www.ucalgary.ca/eap/node/213

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: EAPG Advanced Writing Seminar : http://www.ucalgary.ca/eap/node/211 EAPG Advanced Communication Seminar: http://www.ucalgary.ca/eap/node/213

Funded: No Student Funding: No Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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AC/UP Institution: University of Calgary - Faculty of Education

Name of program: English for Academic Purposes for Graduate Students (EAPG) Workshop EAPG Advanced Writing Workshop (for native English speakers only)

Brief Description: A 14-hour weekend, on-campus delivery workshop, designed only for native English speakers at graduate level or professionals in the field to strengthen their written communication skills, especially for the preparation of their theses, and their communication skills through interactive seminars.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Degree holders who are in pursuit of better academic writing skills would benefit from these seminars.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-8; S-8; R-8; W-8

Registration Dates: Fall 2012 (TBA); Winter 2013 (TBA)

Semester Dates: Will be run monthly when number of participants is sufficient for a class.

Days: EAPG Advanced Writing Workshop (On-Campus): 14 hours of instruction in 4 days over 2 weekends (Details TBA) 2 Fridays – 3.5 hrs. each Friday & 2 Saturdays – 3.5 hrs. each Saturday

Times: Each Workshop: 3.5 hrs. (from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm with a 30 minutes lunch break) 4 classes in total.

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: U of C main campus

Contact: Mrs. Karen Campbell, EAP Program Administrative Officer EAPG Office, EDC170, Education Block, Faculty of Education

Telephone Number: 403-220-2577 Fax Number: 403- 210-8554

Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/eap/node/214

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: $325.00 (Bring a friend Fee) for the ` On - Campus Delivery Workshop’ $350.00 (Early Bird Fee) for the ` On - Campus Delivery Workshop’ $375.00 (Regular Fee) for the ` On - Campus Delivery Workshop’

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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COM Institution: Academy of Learning Calgary NE and Calgary South

Name of program: Accounting

Brief Description: Training in Accounting, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, bookkeeping and office courses

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants seeking Canadian credentials

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Saturday

Times: 8:00am to 8:00pm Mon to Fri 9:00 – 1:00pm Sat

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: #260, 495-36St. NE, Calgary/ #220, 8228 Macleod Trail S, Calgary

Contact: Amy Porter/Brady Sylvester

Telephone Number: 403- 569-8973/403-252-8973 Fax Number: 403-569-1085/403-252-8993

Website: wwwacademyoflearning.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

Fees: varies

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: continuous enrollment # of seats per program: N/A

COMP Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Computer Training for Employment

Brief Description: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society offers evening and Saturday Computer Courses (subsidized by Calgary Learns): Introduction to Computer (FREE), Windows XP, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Publisher, Internet / E-mail, Keyboarding. Reasonable fees from FREE or $90 to $165. Registration at 403. 515.586.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

To assist all Canadian Citizens and Newcomers (permanent residents, refugees) to upgrade their job skills.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Evenings and Saturdays (Depending on the schedule)

Times: 6pm - 9pm or 9am-3pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 3rd Fl., 120 – 17th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2T2

Contact: Christine Suela

Telephone Number: 403-515-5866 Fax Number: 403- 262-2033

Website: www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Varies-from Free -165

Funded: Yes – Calgary Learns

Student Funding: Yes, partially Funded

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 16 # of seats per program: 16

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COMP Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Advanced Computer: MS Office

Brief Description: Advanced Excel 2007; Advanced Word 2007; Advanced PowerPoint 2007; website design.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients. Pre-requisite: Clerical Training

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Afternoons

F/T or P/T: Part-time (20 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $125

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

COMP/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Basic Accounting

Brief Description: Double entry bookkeeping, posting to ledgers, trial balances and preparing financial statements.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Mornings

F/T or P/T: Part-time (24 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $115

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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COMP Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Basic Computer

Brief Description: Basic Computer Concepts, Windows OS, Keyboarding, Basic MS Word and Internet.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Mornings/Afternoons

F/T or P/T: Part-time (30 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $75

Funded: Yes – Calgary Learns Association

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

COMP Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Employment Skills Training

Brief Description: Intro to hardware& software; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; online job search techniques; internet; business communication; job search skill & seminar

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients; prerequisite: Basic Computer

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Mornings/ Afternoons

F/T or P/T: Part-time (54 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $150

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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COMP Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Introduction to the Internet

Brief Description: Covers usage of the World Wide Web (WWW), E-mail, Usenet (Newsgroups); and Internet connectivity.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients. Pre-requisite: Basic Computer

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: Evenings

F/T or P/T: Part-time (8 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $60

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

COMP Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Microsoft PowerPoint and Access

Brief Description: Usage of Microsoft PowerPoint and Access.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients. Prerequisite: Basic Computer.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: Evenings

F/T or P/T: Part-time (30 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $120

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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COMP Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Microsoft Word and Excel

Brief Description: Covers usage of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients. Pre-requisite: Basic Computer

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

Times: Evenings

F/T or P/T: Part-time (30 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $120

Funded: Yes – Calgary Learns Association

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

COMP/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: QuickBooks

Brief Description: Learn the modules of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable payroll, and inventory.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients. Pre-requisite: Basic Accounting.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Afternoon

F/T or P/T: Part-time (24 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $125

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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COMP/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Simply Accounting

Brief Description: General ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and inventory modules.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients. Pre-requisite: Basic Accounting

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Mornings/Afternoons

F/T or P/T: Part-time (24 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $125

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

COMP Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Accounting Software Training program

Brief Description: Provide accounting software skills for women with accounting experience and educational backgrounds. Applicants can choose QuickBooks or Simply Accounting software course. Participants must successfully complete an application process, attend one of the Accounting Workshop and pass an accounting quiz to be qualified for this five-part course.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Professional Immigrant women with accounting backgrounds.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-5

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates:

Days:

Times:

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: CIWA - #200, 138 – 4th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Contact: Jyoti Agnihotri, Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 155 Fax Number: 403- 264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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COMP Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Computer Training

Brief Description: ESL learners are able to take advantage of customised computer training programs. Classes are organised according to pre-existing computer proficiency levels i.e. Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. The duration of training for each level is 12 hours.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

ESL learners

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 2; S - 2; R - 2; W -2

Registration Dates: Call for details

Semester Dates: Call for details

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9.30am to 12noon or 1pm to 3.30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: CIWA - #200, 138 – 4th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Contact: Jyoti Agnihotri, Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 155 Fax Number: 403- 264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – CIC Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

COMP Institution: YWCA of Calgary

Name of program: English for New Canadians, ESL Computer Literacy

Brief Description: ENC offers Computer classes on weekdays & weekends for ESL students to develop language skills and access information necessary for their lifelong learning. These classes are a supplementary component to ESL classes offered to both men and women. Students practice their English skills by working on interactive ESL programs and get familiar with using a computer to enhance their language skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Canadian Citizens, landed immigrants and refugees. This program is available to persons 18 years of age and above.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sept. 17 – Dec.16 , 2012 / Jan. 5 – Mar.28, 2013

Days:

Times: Weekdays: 6:00 – 9:00pm – Weekend: 9:00 am – 12:00pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 320 – 5th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E5

Contact: Amal Baky

Telephone Number: 403- 232- 1580 Fax Number: 403- 232-1595

Website: www.ywcaofcalgary.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No (Fees apply to visitors to Canada)

Funded: Yes--partially funded by Calgary Learns and United Way of Calgary

Student Funding: Yes-Full subsidy for low income students

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 60

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CUSTOMIZED AND INDEPENDENT ESL PROGRAMS

CUST/GEN Institution: Chinook Learning Services: Calgary Board of Education

Name of program: English as a Second Language Program

Brief Description: ESL classes from low intermediate to advanced: integrated multiskill courses, specific skill courses, accelerated academic preparation courses.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult ages 18 and over.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: From 01/08/2012 To 31/07/2013

Semester Dates: September through August

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Tuxedo Park Campus, 130 – 28th Avenue NE

Contact: Anne O’Byrne

Telephone Number: 403- 777-6330 ext. 4 Fax Number: 403- 777-7564

Website: www.chinooklearningservices.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes Student Funding: No Funded: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

GEN Institution: Equilibrium Senior High & ESL School

Name of program: One on One ESL Program

Brief Description: One to one classes designed to meet specific needs of each student Benchmarks 1 to 8

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

new immigrants and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Any time

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm / other time is also available

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 708 – 14th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2A4

Contact: Anna Jankowska & Kasia Bluhm

Telephone Number: 403-283 - 1111 Fax Number: 403-270 - 7786

Website: www.equilibrium.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $ 40.00 per hour

Funded: Yes

Student Funding:

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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CUST/EWP/I Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Customized Language Training (Language Institute, International Education)

Brief Description: Private, small group and corporate (on campus or on site) ESL language courses from beginner to advanced. Customized to suit specific scheduling needs and language learning objectives.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adults (18 and over)

Minimum CLB Levels: N/A

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: September through August

Days: Monday - Saturday

Times: Mornings, Afternoons or Evenings

F/T or P/T: Various schedules accommodated

Location: On campus or on-site (corporate clients only)

Contact: Leigh-Ann Duke

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5102 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://conted.mtroyal.ca/languages/lang_privateesl.shtml

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - Depends on course and # of students

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

CONV/ CUST/ PRON Institution: Tongue Twisters: Canadian Accent Training

Name of program: Accent Reduction

Brief Description: Customized program helps learners improve English pronunciation skills. Students are taught in a one-to-one class to develop new and lasting speech habits.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Ages 16 and over

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 200, 2620 – 21 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L3

Contact: Deanna Berry

Telephone Number: 403-990-1620 Fax Number: 403-290-6500

Website: www.tonguetwisters.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: $579/ 8 classes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 1 - 2 # of seats per program: 1 - 2

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IELTS/ I /TOEFL Institution: University of Calgary - Continuing Education

Name of program: ESL- Part-time - Test Preparation

Brief Description: TOEFL and IELTS Test Preparation courses

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult ESL Learners

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Year round, on-going

Semester Dates: September, January, April

Days: Monday & Wednesday

Times: Evenings 6:30pm-9:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: University of Calgary Campus, 2500 University Drive NW

Contact: English Language Program

Telephone Number: 403-220-3301 Fax Number: 403-210-8610

Website: conted.ucalgary.ca/eslparttime

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 18 # of seats per program: based on demand

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DROP-IN PROGRAMS

GEN Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Drop-In ESL Program

Brief Description: Help the adult learners to integrate into Canadian society through ESL classes on practical subjects that reflect Canadian culture, daily living & employability skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult learners who wish to improve their overall communication skills in English language.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Continuous

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: Afternoons: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm; Evenings: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Olivia Chen, Manager of ESL/Volunteer Programs

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $40 for 4 months (landed immigrants, citizens, refugees & refugee claimants) ; other fees apply to visitors or student visa holders

Funded: Yes – Alberta Human Services

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: Variable

CONV Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups Program (NFNG)

Brief Description: We offer weekly 2-hour workshops focused on practicing spoken English, developing friendships between women and learning about resources available in your neighborhood and city. Free child care is provided and all women are welcome, no matter how long you’ve been in Canada or what your immigration status is.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Any immigrant and refugee women.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-; S-; R-; W- (no minimum levels required)

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Drop-in, on-going

Days: Monday-Friday – Choose a day that suits your schedule

Times: Mornings, Afternoons or Evenings – choose a time to suit your schedule

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Various Locations – see schedule for a listing or contact the Coordinator

Contact: Marilee Campbell, Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 444-1752 Fax Number: 403-517-8833

Website: http://www.ciwa-online.com/our-services/settlement-and-integration/new-friends-and-new-neighborhood

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – United Way Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: Unlimited # of seats per program: Unlimited

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CONV Institution: Calgary International Learning Centre

Name of program: Using English in Conversation and Canadian Life.

Brief Description: English conversation classes for students wanting to improve their English communication skills in the context of daily Canadian culture.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

For adults of all ages including immigrants, citizens, refugees, workers, visitors and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Not required

Semester Dates: On-going throughout the whole year

Days: Wednesday and Thursday evenings

Times: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: First Baptist Church – 1311 – 4th St. SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X9

Contact: Alec Kerfoot, Co-coordinator; Renee Thompson - CILC Registrar

Telephone Number: 403- 693-5548 Fax Number: N/A

Website: www.firstbaptistcalgary.net

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 45

CONV Institution: Calgary Public Library

Name of program: ESL Coffee and Conversation

Brief Description: A drop-in program for all ESL learners. Coffee and tea are provided.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

All ESL learners

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: contact the Library

Semester Dates: Varies depending on the Library location.

Days: Varies depending on the Library location.

Times: Varies depending on the Library location.

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Central Library, Country Hills, Crowfoot, Forest Lawn, Saddletowne, Shawnessy, Village Square.

Contact: Please contact the Library

Telephone Number: 403- 260-2620 Fax Number: N/A

Website: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com

E-mail: N/A

Fees: No

Funded: Yes- Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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LIT/ CUST Institution: Further Education Society (FESA)

Name of program: Calgary Community Family Literacy Program

Brief Description: 4 models: Literacy & Parenting Skills (LAPS-ESL), Mother Goose, Books for Babies & Homespun - assist parents and/ or children in their parenting and language/ literacy development.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

ESL parents

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Days: Varies

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: City-wide in a variety of agencies/ organizations

Contact: Teal Dratowamy

Telephone Number: 403-250-5034 Fax Number: 403-250-5029

Website: www.nald.ca/fesa

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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EWP Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Success in the Workplace (SWP)

Brief Description: Part time evening class for internationally trained immigrants to improve their communication skills, writing skills and understanding of business culture. This is a 16 week program with 3 hours in class training and 3 hours of on-line instruction per week.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Professionals who want to continue to progress in their careers in Canada.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5 (If CLB has not been assessed, please contact the program assistant for information.)

Registration Dates: 3 intakes per year: September, January and May

Semester Dates: Please refer to the CRTP website for actual dates and times.

Days: Wednesday Evenings

Times: 6-9 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Bow Valley College North Campus

Contact: Kamlesh Doad

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3459 Fax Number: 403-297-4339

Website: www.crtp.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes. Tuition fee: $ 500.00

Funded: No

Student Funding: 15

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: 30

I/PRON/BUS Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Business English: Manner of Speaking

Brief Description: Engage in a variety of theme-based speaking activities to improve communication. Develop your use of workplace language functions. Learn to listen effectively through a number of office based listening themes and practise the related business functions. Gain confidence through group discussions to reinforce new concepts of modern business language

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 15 – Dec.1 , 2012 and Jan. 12 – March 23, 2013

Days: Saturday

Times: 1-4 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $300

Funded: No Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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I/W/BUS Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Business Writing: Office Skills

Brief Description: Learn and develop essential writing skills to function in a professional setting. Gain confidence in grammar structures and written business correspondence. Acquire new vocabulary.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 15 – Dec. 1, 2012 and Jan.12 – March 23, 2013

Days: Saturday

Times: 9:00 am – noon

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $400

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

COM/ PRON/ W Institution: University of Calgary - Continuing Education

Name of program: ESL-Part-time - Communications

Brief Description: Communication courses including Pronunciation, Writing Intermediate and Advanced

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult ESL Learners

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Year round, on-going

Semester Dates: September, January, April

Days: Monday to Thursday and Saturday

Times: evenings and weekends

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: University of Calgary Campus, 2500 University Drive NW

Contact: English Language Program

Telephone Number: 403-220-3301 Fax Number: 403-210-8610

Website: conted.ucalgary.ca/eslparttime

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 24 # of seats per program: based on demand

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ENTR Institution: Momentum

Name of program: ABC’s Small Business

Brief Description: In 12 weeks, participants learn about the basics of small business and how to create a business plan.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: January through December

Semester Dates: September to December; January to April; April to July

Days: Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Times: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #16, 2936 Radcliffe Dr. SE, Calgary, AB T2A 6M8

Contact: Candace

Telephone Number: 403- 204-2670 Fax Number: 403- 235-4646

Website: www.momentum.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes , $90 / 12 weeks

Funded: Yes – Calgary Learns & United Way of Calgary and Area

Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

ENTR Institution: Momentum

Name of program: Peer Support Group, Microloans

Brief Description: Business plan assistance and available financing for small business.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Continuous intake

Semester Dates: Contact Momentum

Days: Contact Momentum

Times: Contact Momentum

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #16, 2936 Radcliffe Dr. SE, Calgary, AB T2A 6M8

Contact: Uzo

Telephone Number: 403- 204-2685 Fax Number: 403- 235-4646

Website: www.momentum.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – United Way of Calgary and Area

Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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ENTR Institution: Momentum

Name of program: Self Employment Program

Brief Description: 26-week program for individuals with a viable business idea needing business training support.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: January through December

Semester Dates: March 2010

Days: Weekdays

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: #16, 2936 Radcliffe Dr. SE, Calgary, AB T2A 6M8

Contact: Gail

Telephone Number: 403- 204-2671 Fax Number: 403- 235-4646

Website: www.momentum.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Government of Canada & Government of Alberta

Student Funding: Yes. Students may qualify for a Skill Investment Grant (AE&I).

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12-15 # of seats per program: 12-15

ENTR Institution: Momentum

Name of program: Women's Venture Program

Brief Description: A 6-month program for women with a viable business idea needing business training support.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: January through December

Semester Dates: September and March

Days: Tuesday & Thursday evenings

Times: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #16, 2936 Radcliffe Dr. SE, Calgary and other locations

Contact: Candace

Telephone Number: 403- 204-2682 Fax Number: 403- 235-4646

Website: www.momentum.org

E-mail: candacev@momentumorg

Fees: No

Funded: Yes-Nexen Inc.

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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PRE-EMPL Institution: BGS Career and Corporate Development

Name of program: Youth Ventures

Brief Description: Provide assessment and ongoing case management services for youth who are facing barriers to employment. Eligible clients are referred to Life Skills Programs and other community services.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Youth between 15-30 years old, out of school and are Canadian citizens/ permanent residents or convention refugee legally entitled to work and not receiving EI. Please contact for additional criteria and requirements.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

F/T or P/T: N/A

Location: #100, 910 - 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

Contact: Brian Lambier

Telephone Number: 403- 234-9119 Fax Number: 403- 264-0189

Website: www.bgsenterprises.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Service Canada Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: variable

PRE-EMPL Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Corporate Readiness Training Program (CRTP)

Brief Description: 16 Wk. F/T training program: 10 weeks intensive classroom training and 6 weeks work placement in a career related position. Program is designed to help immigrant professionals successfully enter their occupational field. Info sessions are available. Check the website for times and locations.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Internationally trained immigrants who are want to continue to work in the same career they did in their country of origin.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

Semester Dates: 3 Intakes per year: Fall (Aug-Dec) Winter (Jan-April) and Spring May-Aug)

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Room 931 Rocky Mountain Plaza Campus

Contact: Kamlesh Doad

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3466 Fax Number: 403- 297-4339

Website: crtp.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes. Tuition fee: $7,985.00

Funded: Yes- Alberta Works (Scholarships are also available)

Student Funding: Yes.

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: 25 # of seats per program: 25

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PRE-EMPL/ TRAI Institution: Bredin Institute – Centre for Learning

Name of program: Bredin WorkSkills Program

Brief Description: An 18 week Integrated Training Program that helps participants develop the workplace essential skills they need to find full-time employment in their chosen occupation within the trades, oil & gas sector, and service industries

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Income support clients, EI clients, or other unemployed Albertans, eligible to work and train in Canada, 18 years and older, must be ready, willing, and able to work.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5 Must score 180 on TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills)

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sep.4, 2012 – Jan. 11, 2013; Jan. 21 – May 24, 2013; August 12 – Dec. 13, 2013

Days:

Times: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: #250, 910 – 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

Contact: Joanne Johnston

Telephone Number: 403- 261-5775 Fax Number: 403- 264-9736

Website: www.bredin.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - Government of Alberta

Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 60

TRAI Institution: Bredin Institute – Centre for Learning

Name of program: Settlement Essential WorkSkills Training Program

Brief Description: Develop an Essential Employability Skills Profile outlining skills, abilities, and career goals and develop skills in transferring that information into job search, further education, resumes and interviews.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Permanent Residents or individuals selected to become Permanent Residents, Refugees and Protected Persons under IRPA Section 95

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 5; S - 5; R - 5; W - 3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Jul 3 – Sep 14, Sep 24 – Dec 7, Jan 7 – Mar 29

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00 am – 3 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: #250, 910 – 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

Contact: Cam Tremblay

Telephone Number: 403- 261-5775 Fax Number: 403- 264-9736

Website: www.bredin.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 45

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PRE-EMPL Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Employment Communication Workshop

Brief Description: Canadian Business Communication & Canadian Business Culture.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants ready to enter the job market.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Contact the institution (CCIS) for dates

Semester Dates: Contact CCIS

Days: Monday to Friday for 4 weeks

Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 3rd Floor, 120 – 17th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2T2

Contact: Merylyn Sahai

Telephone Number: 403- 290-5772 Fax Number: 403- 262-2033

Website: www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – CIC & AHS

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 120

TRAI Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program

Brief Description: Provides language, math & science upgrading, occupational Skills training, and work experience to immigrants for employment & career development in the millwright/ machining trade.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants residing in Canada for no more than 10 years, on EI/Maternity Benefits/ RB/ Other, occupationally suitable, job-ready, able and willing to commit in training and finding work in the trades.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5 (Additional assessments of English, math, science and aptitude are also included in the selection process. )

Registration Dates: From August 1, 2012

Semester Dates: October 22, 2012 to May 31, 2013

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: Schedules vary

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: CCIS Business Centre, SAIT & local companies

Contact: My Theander

Telephone Number: 403-290-5121 Fax Number: 403-290-5121

Website: www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: Yes –The Government of Alberta & the Government of Canada

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: 14

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COMP/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Advanced Simply Accounting

Brief Description: Advanced features of general ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and inventory modules, and also case studies

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients; prerequisite: Simply Accounting

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Mornings/Afternoons

F/T or P/T: Part-time (24 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $125

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

COMP/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Basic Accounting

Brief Description: Double entry bookkeeping, posting to ledgers, trial balances and preparing financial statements.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Mornings

F/T or P/T: Part-time (24 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $115

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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COMP/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Clerical Training

Brief Description: Training for the computerized office. Includes keyboarding, MS Windows, MS Office, Internet, business communication etc.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Mornings/Evenings

F/T or P/T: Part-time (48 hours and 20 hours voluntary job placement)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $150

Funded: Yes – United Way of Calgary & Area

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

COMP/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Simply Accounting

Brief Description: General ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and inventory modules.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open to all clients. Pre-requisite: Basic Accounting

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Saturday

Times: Mornings/Afternoons

F/T or P/T: Part-time (24 hours)

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Agnes Wong or Noureddine Bouissoukrane

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $125

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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LIT/PRE-EMPL/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Employment Skills Preparation for Low Literacy Immigrant Women- Modular approach

Brief Description: An ongoing, flexible entry program for low literacy immigrant women to equip them with skills and competencies in a choice of 4 training streams – Cleaning, Food Service, Room Attendant and Retail. Participants will be provided with direct referrals to possible employment opportunities upon successful completion of training.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrant women who are Canadian permanent residents and have less than 12 years of education from their home countries.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Call for details

Semester Dates: Call for details

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00am -3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association , Main Location # 200,138 - 4th Avenue SE

Contact: Jenny Krabbe

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414, ext. 170 Fax Number: 403- 517-8833

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes- CIC

Student Funding: No (Childcare costs will be covered for the duration of the training)

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: # of seats per program:

COMP/ PRE-EMPL Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Employment Skills Program

Brief Description: Provides individual employment counseling and different workshops/ programs: accountant training, networking breakfast, résumé/ interviews/ job search support, career planning, professional accreditation, receptionist training, computer etc.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrant Women

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing (call for details)

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Monday- Friday

Times: 9:00 am- 4:30 pm

F/T or P/T: N/A

Location: #200, 138 - 4th Ave SE, Calgary, AB. T2G 4Z6

Contact: Jyoti Agnihotri, Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 155 Fax Number: 403- 264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – CIC and Corporate Funders Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Receptionist Training Program

Brief Description: Provide women with skills and knowledge required to find employment in entry level administrative positions in the Canadian workplace. Topics covered include a) Business Communication/ correspondence; b) Telephone Etiquette/ Communication systems; c) Frontline reception/ customer service; d) Cross cultural communication e) Record Keeping/ File management; f) Computer Training g) 100 hour unpaid work practicum placement in office administration position

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Professional women with variety of experience & educational backgrounds from their home country.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Call for details

Semester Dates: Call for details

Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Times: 5:30 pm -8:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: CIWA - #200, 138 – 4th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Contact: Jyoti Agnihotri, Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 155 Fax Number: 403- 264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: # of seats per program: 18

PRE-EMPL Institution: Centre for Newcomers

Name of program: Career Development and Job Search (CDJS)

Brief Description: Personalized assistance from a Career Development Practitioner, who will help to clarify & work towards career goals•Job Search & career development workshops• A career & Business Information Hub equipped with a Job Board, computers, on-line job search sites, workspace, phone, fax & a career & job search library•Assistance in your first language to complete an Employment Insurance application.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants and Newcomers

Minimum CLB Levels: L-; S-; R-; W- (all levels)

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

F/T or P/T: N/A

Location: 1010, 999 36 St NE T2A 7X6

Contact: Marivic Prospero

Telephone Number: 403- 569-3325 Fax Number: 403- 248-5041

Website: www.centrefornewcomers.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No Funded: Yes – AHS Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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PRE-EMPL Institution: Centre for Newcomers

Name of program: E-Job Search Workshop

Brief Description: For people with no or very limited computer skills. This 5 day workshop prepares people to use the computer for their job search, including setting up an e-mail account, learning to attach a resume, how to use the internet job search engines, how to access on-line typing tutorials and how to use on-line career decision making tools.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open only to permanent residents or approved refugees. For people with no or very limited computer skills.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates:

Semester Dates:

Days:

Times:

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 1010, 999 36 St NE T2A 7X6

Contact: Lidia Bomba-Sorbo

Telephone Number: 403- 569-3325 Fax Number: 403- 248-5041

Website: www.centrefornewcomers.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 10 # of seats per program: N/A

PRE-EMPL Institution: Centre for Newcomers

Name of program: Managing Workplace Expectations

Brief Description: This 2 week part-time workshop is an introduction to Canadian employer expectations, workplace communication and developing positive working relationships with co-workers and supervisors taking into account Canadian workplace culture.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Open only to permanent residents or approved refugees. For people with no or very limited computer skills.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates:

Semester Dates:

Days:

Times:

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 1010, 999 36 St NE T2A 7X6

Contact: Lidia Bomba-Sorbo

Telephone Number: 403- 569-3325 Fax Number: 403- 248-5041

Website: www.centrefornewcomers.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 10 # of seats per program: N/A

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PRE-EMPL Institution: Chinook Learning Services: Calgary Board of Education

Name of program: Engineering - APEGA courses - A) FE Exam Preparation; B) NPPE Preparation Course (APEGA)

Brief Description: A) This is a refresher course for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License Exam (General Discipline) which APEGA uses as a confirmatory examination to validate the quality of an applicant's undergraduate degree. B) As a prerequisite for registration in the APEGA (external website), engineering, geology, and geophysics graduates and first time applicants are required to successfully complete the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE).

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Refer to the website

Minimum CLB Levels: Contact Continuing Education

Registration Dates: Contact Continuing Education Semester Dates: Contact Continuing Education

Location: Erlton Campus 24 - 28th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta

Contact: Contact Continuing Education

Telephone Number: 403-777-7550 Fax Number: 403-777-7568

Website: http://www.chinooklearningservices.com/ContEd/AdultSubsections/Engineering-APEGA.html

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes Funded: Student Funding: Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: # of seats per program:

PRE-EMPL Institution: Columbia College

Name of program: Sales and Services Integrated Training Program

Brief Description: Students upgrade their essential skills in mathematics and English, along with pre-employment training. Students review basic hands-on skills and knowledge required for success in a selected number of sales and service occupations (cashier, food services, basic food preparation, hospitality and institutional housekeeping). Clients work with a councillor to obtain a supported work experience in which they receive on the job training.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult second language learners who require additional academic essential skills training, and supported employment to further their employability

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 2+; S – 2+; R – 2+; W – 2+

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Tue, Aug 07, 2012 – Fri, Nov 23, 2012; Mon, Nov 26, 2012 – Fri, Mar 22, 2013; Mon, April 01, 2013 – Fri, Jul 19, 2013; Tue, Aug 6, 2013 – Fri, Nov 22, 2013.

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 802 Manning Road NE

Contact: Tonalee Andrews

Telephone Number: 403- 235-9300 Fax Number: 403- 272-3805

Website: www.columbia.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No-Varies according to program

Funded: Yes-AHS provides students who qualify with support.

Student Funding: Yes-Students who qualify may receive funding support.

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 18 # of seats per program: 60

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PRE-EMPL Institution: Columbia College

Name of program: Trades and Transport Training Program

Brief Description: Students upgrade their basic essential skills in math and English along with pre-employment training in work-place culture, safety, and employability skills. Students review hands-on skills training in selected number of pre-trades and as clients work with a councillor to obtain a supported employment work experience in which they receive on the job training in their selected area.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult second language learners who require additional academic essential skills training, and supported employment to further their employability

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 2+; S – 2+; R – 2+; W – 2+

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 – Friday, November 23, 2012; Monday, November 26, 2012 – Friday, March 22, 2013; Monday, April 01, 2013 – Friday, July 19, 2013; Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – Friday, November 22, 2013.

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 802 Manning Road NE

Contact: Tonalee Andrews

Telephone Number: 403- 235 - 9300 Fax Number: 403- 272-3805

Website: www.columbia.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No - varies according to programs

Funded: Yes-AHS provides students who qualify with support.

Student Funding: Yes-Students who qualify may receive funding support.

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 18 # of seats per program: 60

PRE-EMPL Institution: Making Changes Association

Name of program: Employment and Life Skills Program

Brief Description: Increases confidence with information about employment, programs and services, Canadian business culture, job search techniques and communication skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrant women; child minding is available for children 6 months to 6 years of age.

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 3/4; S – 3/4; R - 3/4; W - 3/4

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Contact Making Changes

Times: Contact Making Changes

F/T or P/T: Part-time (one day per week for six weeks)

Location: Workshops are held at a central location. Office address: 6516 – 1A Street SW T2H 0G6

Contact: Elaine Lupul

Telephone Number: 403- 262-5776 Fax Number: N/A

Website: www.makingchangesassociation.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes- Government of Canada Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 20 # of seats per program: 80

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PRE-EMPL Institution: Making Changes Association

Name of program: Walk-In Closet

Brief Description: Volunteer Image Consultants work with the women one-on-one to help them select a work wardrobe of 3-4 outfits. All items are provided at no cost.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Women

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1 (If CLB is less than 3, it is best if they access service with language support)

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Tuesday, Thursday and every second Saturday

Times: Tues. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; Thurs. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Appointment is 1.5 hours

Location: 6516 – 1A Street SW T2H 0G6

Contact: Lillian VanGenderen

Telephone Number: 403- 262-5776 Fax Number: N/A

Website: www.makingchangesassociation.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes- United Way and the Government of Canada

Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

PRE-EMPL Institution: McBride Career Group Inc.

Name of program: Bridges to Success

Brief Description: Pre-employment, modular program with a mandatory work experience designed to assist unemployed or underemployed Albertans gain skills and strategies to obtain full-time employment or training.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Unemployed or underemployed (minimum 3-month residence in Alberta).

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Orientation/ Application Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm

Semester Dates: Monthly

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time (12 weeks minimum enrolment -26 weeks maximum) with a mandatory work experience component

Location: #400, 602 -12th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J3

Contact: Reception

Telephone Number: 403- 777-5627 Fax Number: 403-777-5655

Website: www.mcbridecareergroup.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – AHS

Student Funding: Yes. Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant (AE&I).

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: TBA # of seats per program: TBA

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PRE-EMPL Institution: McBride Career Group Inc.

Name of program: Work Experience Program

Brief Description: To help out of school and unemployed/ underemployed youth between 15 -30 achieve an entry-level position in their desired career.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Youth aged 15-30, not in school and must not be eligible for EI.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm F/T or P/T: N/A

Location: #400, 602 – 12th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J3

Contact: Reception

Telephone Number: 403- 296-8672 Fax Number: 403-777-5655

Website: www.mcbridecareergroup.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Government of Canada

Student Funding: N/A

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

PRE-EMPL/ LIT Institution: Mosaic Learning Institute

Name of program: Language, Literacy and Essential Skills for Employment (LLESE)

Brief Description: LLESE is a full-time, tuition based ESL Employment preparation Program. Our goal is to help our students progress towards achieving their individual career and training plan by providing English language training that has a practical application to common workplace contexts. Students complete the program with increased English language and literacy skills in addition to an increase in their workplace essential skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants and new Canadians whose lack of English is a barrier to employment. .Students must have finished all LINC hours or does not qualify for LINC and shows financial need.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-PRE-B; S - PRE-B; R - PRE-B; W- PRE-B

Registration Dates: We offer continuous monthly intakes so students can be assessed and approved to start in the following month

Semester Dates: Semesters are 3 and 6 months long. There is a new intake for new students every month for a three or 6 month semester.

Days: Monday to Thursday

Times: 9:00 am to 2:30pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 120, 1040 7th Ave SW

Contact: Ninfa Jaen Castalleno

Telephone Number: 403- 266-2355 Fax Number: 403- 263-8766

Website: mosaicli.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No Funded: Yes – AHS Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: 10 to 15 (Literacy Streaming); 20 (Academic Stream)

# of seats per class: 20 # of seats per program: 200

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PRE-EMPL Institution: Robertson College

Name of program: Health, Business, Legal, Travel, Accounting, Administration

Brief Description: Post Secondary Career College

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

High School Graduate, New Immigrants, International Students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-7; W-7

Registration Dates: All year round

Semester Dates: All year round

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: #300, 417 14th Street, NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2A1

Contact: Student Admissions Department

Telephone Number: 403- 920-0070 Fax Number: 403- 263-8176

Website: www.robertsoncollege.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes- Please contact the school

Funded: Yes- if students qualify for student loan

Student Funding: Yes-Student Financial Advisor available to review options with students

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 6-20 # of seats per program: 20+

PRE-EMPL Institution: YWCA of Calgary

Name of program: Canadian Employment Skills

Brief Description: A learner-centered program focusing on communication skills and workplace culture, mentoring and work experience components.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Permanent Residents or Canadian Citizens (in Canada 10 years or less).

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: Nov. 2012 – Apr. 2013

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 320 – 5th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E5

Contact: Myriam Nickel

Telephone Number: 403- 294-7328 Fax Number: 403- 232-1595

Website: www.ywcaofcalgary.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – AHS & Government of Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 20 # of seats per program: 20

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PRE-EMPL Institution: ABES Alberta Business and Educational Services

Name of program: Enhanced Sterile Processing Technician Program for Internationally Educated Professionals

Brief Description: The Sterile Processing Technician Program is a 36 week program designed to provide unemployed or underemployed immigrants who are internationally educated health care professionals with the language skills, technical skills, and employability skills necessary to obtain employment as surgical processor/sterile processing technicians. The program contains 300 integrated hours of Essential English for Health Care; 430 hours of skills training; (including 10 hours of first aid/CPR). In -class training is augmented by 320 hours of practicum/work experience in partnership with Alberta Health Services.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Internationally educated professionals who have a minimum of two- years post secondary education in health sciences or life sciences with a technologist qualification or higher. Work experience in the health sciences or life sciences is an asset.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Workshops are offered on an ongoing basis to assist with registration, and funding applications.

Semester Dates: contact ABES

Days: Monday through Thursday (Practicum is five days a week)

Times: 8:30 am- 3:15 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 2911 3rd. Avenue NE, Calgary

Contact: Admissions Officer

Telephone Number: 403- 232-8758 Fax Number: 403- 265-9368

Website: www.abes.ca E-mail:

Fees: No Funded: Yes – AHS Student Funding: Yes - Alberta Works funding is available

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 16 # of seats per program: 16

GEN Institution: Academy of Learning Calgary NE and Calgary South

Name of program: Computer and Business Skills

Brief Description: Training in Microsoft Office, Business, Accounting, IT and Web design

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants seeking Canadian credentials

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday - Saturday

Times: 8: 00 am - 8: 00 pm (M-F); 9:00 am- 1: 00 pm (Sat)

F/T or P/T: Both full-time and part-time classes are available

Location: #260, 495-36St. NE, Calgary/ #220, 8228 Macleod Trail S, Calgary

Contact: Amy Porter/Brady Sylvester

Telephone Number: 403- 569-8973/403-252-8973 Fax Number: 403-569-1085/403-252-8993

Website: wwwacademyoflearning.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

Fees: varies

Funded: Yes (if qualified)

Student Funding: Yes (if qualified)

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: continuous enrollment # of seats per program: N/A

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GEN Institution: Academy of Learning Calgary NE and Calgary South

Name of program: English Success

Brief Description: English for specific purposes – hospitality, business, IT, Healthcare, Nursing

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants wanting a self-paced, flexible on-line learning environment to learn English

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Saturday

Times: 8:00am to 8:00pm Mon to Fri 9:00 – 1:00pm Sat

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #260, 495-36St. NE, Calgary/ #220, 8228 Macleod Trail S, Calgary

Contact: Amy Porter/Brady Sylvester

Telephone Number: 403- 569-8973/403-252-8973 Fax Number: 403-569-1085/403-252-8993

Website: wwwacademyoflearning.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

Fees: Yes - $375 for 90 days

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

EMPL Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Mentorship for internationally trained professionals (In Partnership with CRIEC (Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council)

Brief Description: The goal of this program is to match work ready IEPs with working professionals in the same occupational field for the purpose of networking and information gathering. Pairs will meet for a total of 24 hours over the course of 4 months.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Internationally Trained Professionals who are work ready.

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 7; S -7; R -7; W - 7

Registration Dates: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please go to the CRTP Website for application information.

Semester Dates: Please check the CRTP website for dates and times.

Days: Meetings are scheduled by each mentoring pair

Times: Flexible

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: TBD

Contact: Katalina Bardell

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3463 Fax Number: 403- 297-4339

Website: crtp.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - United Way of Calgary

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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TRAI Institution: Bredin Institute – Centre for Learning

Name of program: Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Internationally Trained Engineers

Brief Description: This 28-week program will integrate language training with different levels of computer software training, culminating with comprehensive training in the suite of Revit BIM software programs for engineers seeking training and employment in designing and drafting.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Internationally trained engineers

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Contact Bredin Institute

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: #250, 910 – 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

Contact: Silvana Arezo

Telephone Number: 403- 261-5775 Fax Number: 403- 264-9736

Website: www.bredin.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: TBA Student Funding: TBA

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

TRAI Institution: Bredin Institute – Centre for Learning

Name of program: International Pharmacy Bridging Program

Brief Description: 41 week program designed to assist internationally trained pharmacists obtain a license to practise as pharmacists in Alberta. Program is comprised of 3 phases.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Individuals who hold a pharmacy degree from a country other than Canada. Provides students with integrated training, 500 hrs. practical training & OSCE preparation.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-7; W-7 (Will consider overall average 7 even one area is slightly less)

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Contact Bredin Institute

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: #250, 910 – 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

Contact: David Letts

Telephone Number: 403- 261-5775 Fax Number: 403- 264-9736

Website: www.bredin.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $ 14,000

Funded: Yes if students qualify for a Skill Investment grant (AHS).

Student Funding: Yes – Students are eligible for provincial grant funding (AE&I).

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

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LIT/ TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Employment Skills Preparation for the Retail Industry for Low Literacy Immigrant Women

Brief Description: A 13-week, full-time training program for immigrant women to equip them with skills and competencies necessary for entry-level positions in retail. Program includes work experience in a retail setting.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrant women who are Canadian permanent residents and have less than 12 years of education from their home countries.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Call for details

Semester Dates: Call for details

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00am -3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association , Main Location # 200,138 - 4th Avenue SE

Contact: Lowri D’ Sa

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 118 Fax Number: 403- 517-8833

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - CIC

Student Funding: No (Childcare and transportation costs will be covered for the duration of the program)

Type of Organization: Non-Profit # of seats per class: 10 # of seats per program: 10

TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Labor Market Bridging for Volunteers – Interpretation and Translation Clinic

Brief Description: A full-time, 4 months training program for CIWA volunteers to equip them with skills and competencies in interpretation and translation leading to certification as Certified Community Interpreters. Work experience provided upon successful completion of training.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrant women who are CIWA volunteers or intends to be CIWA volunteers. Must be Canadian permanent residents.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-7; W-7

Registration Dates: Call for details

Semester Dates: Call for details

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: CIWA - #200, 138 – 4th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Contact: Yvonne Ethier

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 197 Fax Number: 403- 264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - CIC

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 12

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AC/UP/COMP Institution: Columbia College

Name of program: Preparation for Professionals (English for Academic Purposes)

Brief Description: PFP program helps learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to be successful in a post-secondary training institution. The program focuses on English Language skills required for success in an academic environment; students requiring additional training in the area of numeracy, computers or mathematics will also be supported. Use of technology is an important component of this course.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

New Canadians and Immigrants who have completed a LINC program or participated in general ESL course, but who require additional focused language training in order to successfully obtain admission to post-secondary educational institution, or pursue profe

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 – Friday, November 23, 2012; Monday, November 26, 2012 – Friday, March 22, 2013; Monday, April 01, 2013 – Friday, July 19, 2013; Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – Friday, November 22, 2013.

Days: Monday to Friday Times: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm

F/T or P/T: Full and Part Time programs available.

Location: 802 Manning Road NE

Contact: Admission Advisor, Academic Upgrading

Telephone Number: 403- 235-9300 Fax Number: 403- 272-3805

Website: www.columbia.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No-Varies according to program

Funded: Yes-AHS provides students who qualify with support.

Student Funding: Yes-Students who qualify may receive funding support.

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 25 # of seats per program: 250

TRAI Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Drilling Rig-Hand Training Program

Brief Description: 15-week training for entry-level employment in the Drilling Industry as a Floorhand.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrant, less than 10 years in Canada, EI or social assistance recipient. Limited space for those not receiving funding; must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and vehicle, physically fit. Willing to travel to remote locations / live in c

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: contact CCIS

Semester Dates: Contact CCIS

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: CCIS (Suite 200, 1509 Centre Street S) & Enform in Calgary & Nisku

Contact: Bob Khan

Telephone Number: 403- 266-6686 Fax Number: 403- 266-6485

Website: www.ogtp.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No Funded: Yes – AHS and the Government of Canada

Student Funding: Yes. Students may qualify for a Skill Investment Grant (AHS).

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 16 # of seats per program: 16

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TRAI Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Electrician Upgrading & Certification Program

Brief Description: 14 weeks of training which includes Technical Communication, English for Employment, Work and Life Management Skills, Standard 1st Aid / CPR, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Construction Safety Training System (CSTS), taught at CCIS and through private contractors. The Canadian Electrical Code and Theory, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller –PLCI & II), Hands-on Training and Fire Alarm System Installation are taught at SAIT Polytechnic. This is followed with 12 weeks of work experience with host electrical companies, which is an integral part of the program.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Foreign trained Journeyman Electricians or with equivalent foreign status, minimum of 6 years hands-on electrical work experience, and resident of Canada for less than 10 years.

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 5+; S - 5+; R - 5+; W - 5+

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: November 5 2012 to May 2 2013

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: CCIS Business Centre, unit 200, 1111 – 11th Ave SW, Calgary, & SAIT Mayland Campus.

Contact: Brian Frank

Telephone Number: 403- 290-5127 Fax Number: 403- 264-4858

Website: www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Alberta Human Services Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

TRAI Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Engineering & Technology Upgrading Program

Brief Description: The program will assist new immigrant professionals through training, upgrading, coaching and mentoring combined with engineering work experience, to find permanent employment as Canadian engineers in training. Training will take place in various steps including CCIS Training, SAIT Training and a Work Experience

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

• Be an immigrant residing in Canada; • Have a post-secondary degree (B. Sc, M. Sc, Ph.D. in Engineering, Geophysics or Geology); • Be unemployed or underemployed due to communication/cultural barriers, a lack of Canadian work experience in engineering, ga

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 6; S - 6; R - 6; W - 6

Registration Dates: From Sept. 26, 2012. To Nov. 19, 2012

Semester Dates: Dec. 03, 2012

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 200, 1111 – 11Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2R 0V5

Contact: Sholeh Mahdavi, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 290-5110 Fax Number: 403- 264-4858

Website: www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – AHS Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

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TRAI Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Seismic Training Program

Brief Description: 8-week training for entry-level employment in the Seismic Industry.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrant, less than 10 years in Canada, EI or social assistance recipient. Limited space for those not receiving funding; valid driver’s license and vehicle are advantageous; physically fit. Willing to travel to remote locations / live in camps /

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: contact CCIS

Semester Dates: Contact CCIS

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: CCIS (Suite 200, 1509 Centre Street S) & Enform in Calgary & Nisku

Contact: Bob Khan

Telephone Number: 403- 266-6686 Fax Number: 403- 266-6485

Website: www.ogtp.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – AHS and the Government of Canada

Student Funding: Yes. Students may qualify for a Skill Investment Grant (AE&I).

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 20 # of seats per program: 20

TRAI Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Service Rig-Hand Training Program

Brief Description: 8-week training for entry-level employment in the Service Rig Industry as a Floorhand.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrant, less than 10 years in Canada, EI or social assistance recipient. Limited space for those not receiving funding; must possess a valid Class 5 (non GDL) driver’s license and vehicle, physically fit. Willing to travel to remote locations /

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: contact CCIS

Semester Dates: Contact CCIS

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: CCIS (Suite 200, 1509 Centre Street S) & Enform in Calgary & Nisku

Contact: Bob Khan

Telephone Number: 403- 266-6686 Fax Number: 403- 266-6485

Website: www.ogtp.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – AHS and the Government of Canada

Student Funding: Yes. Students may qualify for a Skill Investment Grant (AE&I).

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 16 # of seats per program: 16

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PRE-EMPL/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Bridging the Gap for Foreign-Trained Accountants

Brief Description: Bridging the Gap for Foreign-Trained Accountants’ program assists professional immigrant women with accounting and finance backgrounds transition into entry level accounting positions in Canada. The 24 weeks program includes 14 weeks of class work and a 10 week work experience element.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Foreign Trained Accountants

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-7; W-7

Registration Dates: Call for details

Semester Dates: Call for details

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: CIWA - #200, 138 – 4th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Contact: Kirsten Sztain

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 141 Fax Number: 403- 264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No Funded: Yes – CIC

Student Funding: Yes – Childcare and travel costs are covered for the duration of the program.

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

PRE-EMPL/TRAI Institution: Centre for Newcomers

Name of program: Skills for Health Care (SHC)

Brief Description: The Centre informs, assesses and prepares participants academically to enter the Health care Aide (HCA) at Bow Valley College. Upon successful completion learners are certified as HCA. The requirements to register are: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee, in Canada for less than 10 years; ready, willing and able to work in a challenging and yet rewarding career in the health care sector.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Unemployed, Underemployed, EI, or on Income Support

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5 (with one or more 6s)

Registration Dates:

Semester Dates: September 17, 2012; January 7, 2013

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

F/T or P/T: Full-time : Centre for Newcomers, Bow Valley College and Heath Care Facility

Location: 1010, 999 36 St NE T2A 7X6

Contact: Anand Manickaraj or Debby Jones

Telephone Number: 403-569-3341 or 403-536-8812 Fax Number: 403- 248-5041

Website: www.centrefornewcomers.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes—AHS Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: # of seats per program:

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TRAI/I Institution: Global Village English Centres

Name of program: TESOL Teacher Training

Brief Description: It includes interactive methodology sessions, weekly peer teaching lessons, and preparation & entry for the University of Cambridge Teachers’ Knowledge Test.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum age 18, preferably over 20. ESL learners who are interested in teaching ESL to adult learners. Entrance test is required at school.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6 (CLB levels are only for reference)

Registration Dates: 2-4 weeks prior to start date

Semester Dates: contact school

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:45 am – 12:20 pm

F/T or P/T: 20 lessons/ week (8 weeks long)

Location: #200, 515 – 1st Street S.E. (North West Travelers Building), Calgary, AB T2G 2G6

Contact: Cindy Evans

Telephone Number: 403- 543-7300 Fax Number: 403- 543-7309

Website: www.gvenglish.com

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $2,500 + $80 materials

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

TRAI Institution: Momentum

Name of program: Pre-apprenticeship Integrated Trades Training

Brief Description: 21-week Trades Program; upgrading/ technical training at SAIT and job experience placement

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Aboriginals & Immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates:

Days: Monday-Friday

Times: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: #16, 2936 Radcliffe Dr. SE, Calgary, AB T2A 6M8

Contact: Iris Assouline or Cidalia Campos

Telephone Number: 403- 204-2672/ 403-204-2667 Fax Number: 403- 235-4646

Website: www.momentum.org

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

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COM/ EWP Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Communication Skills for Health Professionals

Brief Description: The course aims to strengthen the cultural competence, communication skills and strategies, and professional language that internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) need to work effectively with culturally diverse clients and colleagues. The course’s performance based methodology allows participants to practice extensively through role play scenarios with simulation patients.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

IEHPs from Medicine, Midwifery and Nursing. Open to Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens and international applicants.

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 7; S - 7; R - 6; W - 6

Registration Dates: July 31, 2012 to Jan 03, 2013

Semester Dates: September 6 – November 29, 2012; January 3 – March 28,2013

Days: Monday through Friday (5 days / week)

Times: 1:00 pm– 5:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Karen Dodge

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5125 Fax Number: 403- 440-5100

Website: www.mtroyal.ca/CSHP E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $1,975 (Canadian citizens)

Funded: Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: Yes. For Permanent Residents only. Includes tuition, course materials and transportation.

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 16 # of seats per program: Maximum 15 funded seats available

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COMP/ LIT Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Computer Enhanced ESL Literacy

Brief Description: Small group instruction with a focus on teaching basic reading, writing and computer skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult ESL learners with interrupted formal education, usually have 9 years or less. Learners usually have higher listening and speaking skills than reading and writing skills.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-Pre-B; W-Pre-B

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sep 17 – Nov 23, 2012 & Jan 14 - Mar 22, 2013

Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Times: 9:30 - 12:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Rm 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE

Contact: Diane Hardy

Telephone Number: 403-410-3409 Fax Number: 403- 441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes-$50

Funded: Yes- Calgary Learns

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 24

LIT/GEN Institution: Calgary Chinese Community Service Association

Name of program: Stepping Stones Program- Chinese Community

Brief Description: Provide first language assisted ESL instruction to develop English language skills in the four strands and essential skills necessary to merge into Canadian life and to be able to pursue further education.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

landed immigrants and citizens with low English literacy and the first language is Chinese Mandarin or Cantonese

Minimum CLB Levels: L – Pre-B; S – Pre-B; R –Pre-B; W –Pre-B

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Oct.1,2012; Feb.18, 2013; Jun.10,2013

Days:

Times: 2 hours/class, 4 hours/week. Class time various according to each class

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #1, 128-2nd Avenue S.W. Calgary

Contact: Mavis Jia

Telephone Number: 403- 767-3086 Fax Number: 403-233-0070

Website: www.cccsa.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes -$30 per session (60 hours)

Funded: Yes- Calgary Learns

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 108

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LIT/GEN Institution: Calgary Chinese Community Service Association

Name of program: Stepping Stones Program- Ismaili Jamatkhana & Centre

Brief Description: Provide first language assisted ESL instruction to develop English language skills in the four strands and essential skills necessary to merge into Canadian life and to be able to pursue further education.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

landed immigrants and citizens with low English literacy and the first language is Farsi, Urdu or Pashto

Minimum CLB Levels: L – Pre-B; S – Pre-B; R –Pre-B; W –Pre-B

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Aug.13 2012; Mar.4,2013

Days:

Times: Every Mon. Tues. and Thur. 7:00-8:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 1128 45 Ave. NE Calgary

Contact: Mavis Jia

Telephone Number: 403- 767-3086 Fax Number: 403-233-0070

Website: www.cccsa.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes- Calgary Learns

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 72

LIT/GEN Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: Literacy and Basic English Program

Brief Description: Introduces & provides foundations & basic essentials for learning English. It has a structured curriculum with a focus on literacy learning strategies, in preparation for future enrolment in ESL programs.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Low-literacy adult learners; adults received pre-benchmark scores.

Minimum CLB Levels: L - Pre-B; S - Pre-B; R - Pre-B; W - Pre-B

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: August 27 2012, November 5 2012,January 28 2013

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: Morning: 9:30am-12pm; Afternoon: 12:30pm-3:00pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3

Contact: Olivia Chen, Manager,ESL/Volunteer Programs

Telephone Number: 403- 235-3666 Fax Number: 403- 272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Alberta Human Services

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 10 # of seats per program: 200

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LIT/PRE-EMPL/TRAI Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Childcare Training for Low Literacy Immigrant Women

Brief Description: This integrated Language Occupational training program trains multi-barriered low literacy immigrant & refugee women with little or no education in their native countries to become certified daycare assistants by addressing their individual learning needs.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Low Literacy Immigrant Women with 7 or less years of education in their native countries, who would like to work as a daycare assistant in Canada.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Call for details

Semester Dates: Call for details

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00am -3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association , Main Location # 200,138 - 4th Avenue SE

Contact: Farzana Mubashir, Coordinator Childcare Training for Low Literacy Immigrant Women

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 128 Fax Number: 403- 517-8833

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No Funded: Yes – AHS Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

EMPL Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Employment Services for Low Literacy Immigrant and Refugee Women

Brief Description: The purpose of the program is to teach: • Retail vocabulary• Customer service• Numeracy, weights and measures • Basic Food Safety and WHMIS • Computer and equipment use • Canadian workplace expectations • Interview skills and job search strategies and to provide: • Work experience in a store such as Safeway, Wal-Mart,Sunterra or WINS

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

• Permanent Residents in Canada • CLB - Canadian Language Benchmark of 3 or 4 • Unemployed • No more than 12 years of schooling • At least 18 years of age • Able to attend the full program • Committed to retail work at least 6 months after the program is

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 1; S - 1; R - 1; W -1

Registration Dates: Call for details

Semester Dates: Call for details

Days: In-class Monday to Thursday plus 6 hours off site (7 weeks: April 30-June 15)

Times: 9:30 am – 4: 30 pm

F/T or P/T: Work experience shifts assigned by store (6 weeks: June 18- July 27)

Location: CIWA - #200, 138 – 4th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Contact: Jenny Krabbe

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414, ext. 170 Fax Number: 403- 264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No Funded: Yes – CIC Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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LIT Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)

Brief Description: An intensive parent-focused 30 week program that enhances the literacy skills of parents as they support their preschoolers in the development of their literacy and language skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Newcomer families with interrupted formal education and isolated within the communities they live in.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: September to June

Days: Once a week

Times: Any time of day as arranged

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: City-wide in the homes of participating families

Contact: Yulia Minakova

Telephone Number: 403- 263-4414 ext. 185 Fax Number: 403-264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - Citizenship and Immigration Canada Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: 125

Lit Institution: Columbia College

Name of program: Gateway to English Program

Brief Description: This program is designed to meet the unique language learning needs of ESL adults identified as requiring specialized literacy support. The program is designed to provide maximum support to literacy learners through a competency based individualized program of study. Progress is self-paced with the understanding that progress will vary for each student given their unique needs. Tutorial support is also available.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Learners identified through the CLBLA assessment process as being literacy learners. Also, the program is suitable for learners with less than 8 years, with school attendance that could be characterized as sporadic and interrupted. Often targeted learners

Minimum CLB Levels: L – Pre-B; S – Pre-B; R – Pre-B; W – Pre-B

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 – Friday, November 23, 2012; Monday, November 26, 2012 – Friday, March 22, 2013; Monday, April 01, 2013 – Friday, July 19, 2013; Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – Friday, November 22, 2013.

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm

F/T or P/T: Full and Part-time programs are available

Location: 802 Manning Road NE

Contact: Columbia College Pre-Career Admission Advisor at the telephone number listed below.

Telephone Number: 403- 235 - 9300 Fax Number: 403- 272-3805

Website: www.columbia.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No - varies according to programs

Funded: Yes -AHS provides students with support if they qualify.

Student Funding: Yes-Full and part time training support available to students should they qualify.

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 25 # of seats per program: 350

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Lit Institution: Equilibrium Senior High & ESL School

Name of program: Basic Literacy Program

Brief Description: Program is designed for ESL individuals who are seeking work in Canada and are lack of basic literacy skills. Program is recommended for students with pre Benchmark levels and/or Benchmarks 1 to 2 in all categories. It targets students with a significant discrepancy between listening and speaking Benchmarks (2 and above) and reading and writing (Pre-Benchmark).

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

new immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: L-Pre-B; S-Pre-B; R-Pre-B; W-Pre-B

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: As per demand

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 709 – 14th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2A4

Contact: Anna Jankowska & Kasia Bluhm

Telephone Number: 403-283 - 1111 Fax Number: 403-270 - 7786

Website: www.equilibrium.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $ 40.00 per hour

Funded: Yes

Student Funding:

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 5-10 # of seats per program: 10

LIT Institution: Further Education Society (FESA)

Name of program: Books for Babies/ Jumpstart

Brief Description: To encourage parents as the child's first teacher, they receive a book bag containing books, baby's first library card, and an invitation to three jumpstart sessions.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Parents of young children from 0 to 2 years old.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Days: Varies

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: City-wide in a variety of agencies/ organizations

Contact: Teal Dratowamy

Telephone Number: 403-250-5034 Fax Number: 403-250-5029

Website: www.nald.ca/fesa

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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LIT Institution: Further Education Society (FESA)

Name of program: Homespun

Brief Description: Excellent children's resources are used in this program to prepare parents to work with resources to develop their children's language and literacy skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Parents who wish to help in their young children's language and literacy skills.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Days: Varies

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: City-wide in a variety of agencies/ organizations

Contact: Teal Dratowamy

Telephone Number: 403-250-5034 Fax Number: 403-250-5029

Website: www.nald.ca/fesa

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

LIT Institution: Further Education Society (FESA)

Name of program: LAPS-ESL (Literacy and Parenting Skills)

Brief Description: It is offered to parents and children to assist in their parenting and language/ literacy development.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

ESL students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Days: Varies

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: City-wide in a variety of agencies/ organizations

Contact: Teal Dratowamy

Telephone Number: 403-250-5034 Fax Number: 403-250-5029

Website: www.nald.ca/fesa

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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LIT Institution: Further Education Society (FESA)

Name of program: LAPS-Parent-Child Interactive Sessions

Brief Description: Parents and children work together on activities that develop language and literacy skills. For parents of 2-5 years old children.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

ESL students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Days: Varies

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: City-wide in a variety of agencies/ organizations

Contact: Teal Dratowamy

Telephone Number: 403-250-5034 Fax Number: 403-250-5029

Website: www.nald.ca/fesa

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

LIT Institution: Further Education Society (FESA)

Name of program: The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

Brief Description: It is offered to ESL parents and children to support language and literacy development and to enhance parenting strategies; utilizes rhymes and songs.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Parents of young children from 0 to 4 years old.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Days: Varies

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: City-wide in a variety of agencies/ organizations

Contact: Teal Dratowamy

Telephone Number: 403-250-5034 Fax Number: 403-250-5029

Website: www.nald.ca/fesa

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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PRE-EMPL/ LIT Institution: Mosaic Learning Institute

Name of program: Language, Literacy and Essential Skills for Employment (LLESE)

Brief Description: LLESE is a full-time, tuition based ESL Employment preparation Program. Our goal is to help our students progress towards achieving their individual career and training plan by providing English language training that has a practical application to common workplace contexts. Students complete the program with increased English language and literacy skills in addition to an increase in their workplace essential skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants and new Canadians whose lack of English is a barrier to employment. .Students must have finished all LINC hours or does not qualify for LINC and shows financial need.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-PRE-B; S - PRE-B; R - PRE-B; W- PRE-B

Registration Dates: We offer continuous monthly intakes so students can be assessed and approved to start in the following month

Semester Dates: Semesters are 3 and 6 months long. There is a new intake for new students every month for a three or 6 month semester.

Days: Monday to Thursday Times: 9:00 am to 2:30pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 120, 1040 7th Ave SW

Contact: Ninfa Jaen Castalleno

Telephone Number: 403- 266-2355 Fax Number: 403- 263-8766

Website: mosaicli.ca E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No Funded: Yes – AHS Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: 10 to 15 (Literacy Streaming); 20 (Academic Stream)

# of seats per class: 20 # of seats per program: 200

R/W Institution: YWCA of Calgary

Name of program: English for New Canadians Reading/Writing Classes

Brief Description: Part-time Reading and Writing Literacy support ENC classes offered to men and women with CLB Pre-Benchmark to CLB 2. ENC program is designed to help foundational learners to develop learning strategies for self-directed learning. The program provides various levels of reading and writing classes to support learners’ with literacy needs.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees. This program is available to persons 18 years of age and above.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sep.17. – 16 Dec., 2012 / Jan. 5 – Mar. 28, 2013

Days: Weekday and Weekends

Times: Weekdays and Weekends

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 320 – 5th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E5

Contact: Amal Baky

Telephone Number: 403- 232- 1580 Fax Number: 403- 232-1595

Website: www.ywcaofcalgary.com E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No (Fees apply to visitors to Canada)

Funded: Yes-Partially funded by Calgary Learns and United Way of Calgary and Area

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 48

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GEN Institution: Academy of Learning Calgary NE and Calgary South

Name of program: English Success

Brief Description: General English from low beginner to high advanced

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants seeking Canadian credentials

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Saturday

Times: 8:00am to 8:00pm Mon to Fri 9:00 – 1:00pm Sat

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #260, 495-36St. NE, Calgary/ #220, 8228 Macleod Trail S, Calgary

Contact: Amy Porter/Brady Sylvester

Telephone Number: 403- 569-8973/403-252-8973 Fax Number: 403-569-1085/403-252-8993

Website: wwwacademyoflearning.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

Fees: Yes - $375 for 90 days

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: continuous enrollment # of seats per program: N/A

CONV/R/W Institution: AGAPÉ Language Centre

Name of program: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing

Brief Description:

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sept. 10 – Nov. 30, 2012 & Jan. 2 – Mar. 22, 2013

Days: Tue/ Wed/ Thu/ Fri

Times: 9:30 am – 12:00 noon

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 16 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3K 1H7

Contact: Karen Kajorinne, Director

Telephone Number: 403- 516-1846 Fax Number: 403- 516-1946

Website: www.agapelanguagecentre.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $120 per semester (12 weeks)

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 10 # of seats per program: 10 (each)

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GEN Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: A) ESL for SDG eligible clients; B) ESL for EI Recipients

Brief Description: Full-time ESL classes from literacy to LINC 5.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

A) Immigrants, refugees and Canadian citizens who have used all of their LINC hours and are not receiving Employment Insurance. *Contact Prospective Student Office to enquire about funding applications at 403-410-1402. B) E.I. recipients.

Minimum CLB Levels: L - Pre-B; S - Pre-B; R - Pre-B; W - Pre-B

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Aug 27 – Dec 14, 2012

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: Literacy to CLB 3: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm (CLB 4 – 6: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm)

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Room 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: Registration Office

Telephone Number: 403- 410-1400 Fax Number: 403- 441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Fees: Yes –book rental $60/term

Funded: Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant (AHS).

Student Funding: Yes

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

GEN Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Volunteer Tutor 55+ Everyday English

Brief Description: Volunteer led ESL sessions for students 55 and older with special options in areas of pronunciation and vocabulary skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

ESL clients 55 and older; beginner, intermediate and advanced levels

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1 (CLB 1-5)

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sep 18 – Nov 22, 2012; Jan 15 - Mar 21, 2013

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

Times: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Room 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: Joanne Robarts

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3408 Fax Number: 403- 441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $ 55

Funded: Yes – Calgary Learns

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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GEN Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Volunteer Tutor Program – 55+ Culture and Community

Brief Description: Practice English while learning about community resources and participating in leisure activities such as gardening, health, art appreciation, nutrition and more.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Beginner to advanced level

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sep 22- Dec 1, 2012; Jan 19 - Mar 23, 2013

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

Times: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Room 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: Joanne Robarts

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3408 Fax Number: 403- 441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $ 55

Funded: Yes – Calgary Learns

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

GEN Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Volunteer Tutor Program Saturday Tutorials

Brief Description: Volunteer led ESL sessions – students can choose: Speaking Successfully, Grammar Fundamentals, Effective Writing, Pronunciation Practice, Practical Conversations, Business English and Etiquette, or Basic English.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

ESL Clients 55 and older, intermediate and advanced levels

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sep 18 - Nov 22, 2012; Jan 15 - Mar 21, 2013

Days: Saturdays

Times: 9:30am – 11:30am

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Room 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: Joanne Robarts

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3408 Fax Number: 403- 441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $ 55

Funded: Yes – Calgary Learns

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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GEN/ CUST Institution: Calgary International Learning Centre

Name of program: Paid Evening Classes

Brief Description: for students wanting to improve their English communication skills in the context of daily Canadian culture through speaking, listening, reading, writing, and pronunciation.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

For adults of all ages including immigrants, citizens, refugees, workers, visitors and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2;

Registration Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Semester Dates: October 24 to December 13, 2012; January 30 to March 14, 2013

Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays

Times: 6:30 to 8:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: First Baptist Church – 1311 – 4th St. SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X9

Contact: Renee Thompson –- CILC Registrar or Nada Ramsden – Daytime Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 693-5548 Fax Number:

Website: www.firstbaptistcalgary.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: $250.00 for 8 weeks

Funded:

Student Funding:

Type of Organization: # of seats per class: # of seats per program:

GEN/CUST Institution: Calgary International Learning Centre

Name of program: Registered Full-time Day Classes

Brief Description: 2-3 levels of 9 week classes for students wanting to improve their English communication skills in the context of daily Canadian culture through speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

For adults of all ages including immigrants, citizens, refugees, workers, visitors and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2;

Registration Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Semester Dates: October 15 to December 13, 2012; January 14 to March 14, 2013

Days: Mondays to Thursdays

Times: 9:15 am – 2:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: First Baptist Church – 1311 – 4th St. SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X9

Contact: Renee Thompson –- CILC Registrar or Nada Ramsden – Daytime Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 693-5548 Fax Number:

Website: www.firstbaptistcalgary.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Citizens/Immigrants/Refugees $625.00 visitors/Work Visas/Int'l Students $825.00 (Subject to change)

Funded: Private Donors

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12-15 # of seats per program: 45

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CUST/GEN Institution: Chinook Learning Services: Calgary Board of Education

Name of program: English as a Second Language Program

Brief Description: ESL classes from low intermediate to advanced: integrated multi[skill courses, specific skill courses, accelerated academic preparation courses.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult ages 18 and over.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: From 01/08/2012 To 31/07/2013

Semester Dates: September through August

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Tuxedo Park Campus, 130 - 28 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2M 0T2

Contact: Anne O’Byrne

Telephone Number: 403- 777-6330 ext. 4 Fax Number: 403- 777-7564

Website: www.chinooklearningservices.com E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes-Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant or part-time bursary (Alberta Human Services)

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

GEN Institution: Columbia College

Name of program: English as a Second Language

Brief Description: This ESL program meets the needs of Adult speakers of English as a Second language with specific focus on developing student reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills; additional option courses in selected areas are also offered should these courses be required for employment or further education. Options include computing, pronunciation, and specialized English courses for the workplace or professional success.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

New Canadians and Immigrants who have completed a LINC program, or who require additional language training in order to successfully integrate into the workforce, obtain additional educational opportunities, or pursue professional training in a given care

Minimum CLB Levels: L – Pre-B; S – Pre-B; R – Pre-B; W – Pre-B

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Tue, Aug 07, 2012 – Fri, Nov 23, 2012; Mon, Nov 26, 2012 – Fri, Mar 22, 2013; Mon, Apr 01, 2013 – Fri, Jul 19, 2013; Tue, Aug 6, 2013 – Fri, Nov 22, 2013.

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm

F/T or P/T: Full and Part-time programs are available

Location: 802 Manning Road NE

Contact: Columbia College Pre-Career Admission Advisor at the telephone number listed below.

Telephone Number: 403- 235 - 9300 Fax Number: 403- 272-3805

Website: www.columbia.ab.ca E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No - varies according to programs

Funded: Yes -AHS provides students with support if they qualify.

Student Funding: Yes-Full and part time training support available to students should they qualify.

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 25 # of seats per program: 350

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COMP/ PRON Institution: English Computerized Learning Inc.

Name of program: Pronunciation Power - e.ENGLISH

Brief Description: eEnglish offers users the chance to access all of ECL’s award winning products (Pronunciation Power 1 and 2, 8 in 1 English Dictionary, Idioms and Introductory Grammar and Vocabulary) , from beginner to advanced, giving them everything they need to learn how to speak clear and understandable English. eEnglish exciting features now included: Pronunciation Speech Analysis Test - eEnglish includes a pronunciation test and assessment that uses voice recognition to assess the students recordings and to analyze which lessons they should study to improve their pronunciation. User Management - The user management system incorporated into the new online membership allows individuals and/or teachers to view product usage and history as well as test scores.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

People who need to improve their pronunciation. All ages

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1-8; S-1-8

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Days: three/ six/ twelve months

F/T or P/T: online availability 24/7

Location: http://e.englishlearning.com/

Contact: Debbie Lee

Telephone Number: 780-448-1032 Fax Number:

Website: www.englishlearning.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes ($9 per month per student)

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: unlimited # of seats per program:

GEN/I Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: ESL

Brief Description: ESL classes are offered on a Part-Time (7.5 Hrs./Wk.), Semi-Intensive (15 Hrs./Wk.), Intensive (22.5 Hrs./Wk.), and Super-Intensive Basis (30 Hrs./Wk.). Block A classes focus on Listening, Reading, Grammar, Writing, & Speaking. Block B classes focus on Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Listening, Fluency, & Accuracy. Students are encouraged to speak out as much as possible so they can improve their ability to express themselves clearly in English.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas students, local students, immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 9:00 am – 4:15 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time or Full-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: Yes Funded: No Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

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GEN/BUS Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: Evening Business English

Brief Description: The Business English course is designed to prepare students to use English in a present or future work situation. Students will develop English skills with a focus on business contexts and environments, and they will learn vocabulary that is used regularly in the business world. This course will allow students to practice their communication skills by using English for business settings and situations.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas Students, Local Students, Immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday & Wednesday

Times: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com

E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: $150.00

Funded: No Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program:

GEN/I Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: Evening ESL

Brief Description: This is an evening conversation course suitable for students who want to improve their speaking skills, but who are too busy to come during the day. The focus is on improving fluency, and will include grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation help.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas students, local students, immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday & Wednesday

Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com

E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

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IELTS Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: Evening IELTS Preparation

Brief Description: This course will help students develop their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in preparation for the IELTS® Test. In this course students will learn test taking strategies to help them reach their IELTS® test score goal. Students will prepare specifically for the listening and speaking modules, as well as the Reading and Writing components.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas Students, Local Students, Immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday & Wednesday

Times: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com

E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: $150.00

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program:

GEN/I Institution: Global Village English Centres

Name of program: General English

Brief Description: Comprehensive communicative curriculum. Speaking focused.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult students, minimum age 16. CLB levels are only for reference. Entrance test is required at school.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: 2-4 weeks prior to start date

Semester Dates: Every 4 weeks

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 8:45 am – 12:20 pm; 8:45 am – 2:10pm; 8:45 am – 3:30pm

F/T or P/T: 20, 25 and 30 lessons/wk. (*also afternoon 20 lesson/wk. available June 2-August 22)

Location: 200, 515 – 1st Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2G6

Contact: Cindy Evans

Telephone Number: 403- 543-7300 Fax Number: 403- 543-7309

Website: www.gvenglish.com

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Fees: Yes (fee from $280/ week + materials)

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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PRON/R/W/GRA/TOEFL/I Institution: International House Calgary

Name of program: Semi-Intensive and Intensive

Brief Description: General English program with 4 periods: Grammar, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing; the Intensive program provides opportunity for an elective such as TOEFL, conversation and vocabulary, Business English, Accent Reduction and North American Workplace Culture.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: starts every Monday

Days: Monday-Friday

Times: Semi-Intensive-8:30 am - 1:50 pm; Intensive- 8:30 am - 2:50 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 200, 1009 - 7 Ave SW, Calgary

Contact: Tracy Walker or Marina Andreas

Telephone Number: 403-233-0033 Fax Number: 403-205-4403

Website: www.sol-group.net

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - Semi-Intensive: $ 220/ wk. Intensive: $280/ wk.

Funded: No

Student Funding: No # of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: 90

Type of Organization: Private

GEN/I Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: English for Advanced Communication (EAC)

Brief Description: To help students develop high intermediate to low advanced oral fluency and to apply their knowledge to meet their future personal, professional and academic goals.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 6 – Nov. 29, 2012 and Jan. 7 – March 28. 2013

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 27.5 hours per week

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $1,585 for landed immigrants and Canadian citizens & $2,900 for international students

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes - Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant (Alberta Human Services).

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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GEN/I Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: English Foundations (EF)

Brief Description: Levels 1 to 3 focus on listening and speaking skills. Express yourself in writing and improve reading English. Learn grammar to improve accuracy in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-3; W-2

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 6 – Nov. 29, 2012 and Jan.7 – March 28, 2013

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 27.5 hours per week

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $1,585 for landed immigrants and Canadian citizens & $2,900 for international students

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes. Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant (AE&I).

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

R/W Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Reading & Writing

Brief Description: Improve your general reading comprehension and vocabulary. Improve fluency and accuracy in writing and develop awareness of paragraph form.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-5; W-4

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Fall: Sept. 18 – Nov. 6, 2012 Winter: Jan. 22 – March 12, 2013

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Times: 10 a.m. – noon

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Dana de Guzman, Special Projects Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $275

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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I/TOEFL Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: TOEFL iBT Preparation

Brief Description: This course prepares you for the iBT exam format, which includes speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course includes computer lab time to practise the skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Various schedules

Days: Monday & Wednesday evenings or Saturday

Times: 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm or 9:00 am -3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $450

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

GEN Institution: University of Calgary - Continuing Education

Name of program: English Language Program

Brief Description: Full-time (day-time) immersion program

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed Immigrants, citizens and International Students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2

Registration Dates: Year round, on-going

Semester Dates: September, January, April

Days: Mon-Friday Day

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Full-time and part-time classes available

Location: Room 220, Education Tower, 2500 University Drive NW

Contact: Yassin Boga, Program Director

Telephone Number: 403-220-3301 Fax Number: 403-210-8610

Website: www.ucalgary.ca/esl

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes- vary

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Varies # of seats per program: Varies

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GEN Institution: University of Calgary - Continuing Education

Name of program: ESL-Part-time- general

Brief Description: 6 levels of general ESL from low beginner to high advanced

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult ESL Learners

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Year round, on-going

Semester Dates: September, January, April

Days: Monday to Thursday and Saturday

Times: evenings and weekends

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: University of Calgary Campus, 2500 University Drive NW

Contact: English Language Program

Telephone Number: 403-220-3301 Fax Number: 403-210-8610

Website: conted.ucalgary.ca/eslparttime

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: 24 # of seats per program: based on demand

GEN Institution: YWCA of Calgary

Name of program: English for New Canadians (ENC)

Brief Description: ENC classes are offered to men and women with CLB Pre-Benchmark to 6 at the central downtown location and Jewish Senior Residence. The program is designed to help students integrate into Canadian society through practical subject matter with focus on the four language skills. Learners are taught to communicate effectively in English, to access services and information in the community and develop learning strategies to support independent learning.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees. This program is available to persons 18 years of age and above.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sept. 17. – 16 Dec. , 2012 / Jan 5 – Mar. 28, 2013

Days: Monday – Thursday & Weekends

Times: 9:00am - 9:00pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 320 – 5th Ave. SE., Calgary, AB T2G 0E5

Contact: Amal Baky

Telephone Number: 403- 232- 1580 Fax Number: 403- 232-1595

Website: www.ywcaofcalgary.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – Fees apply to visitors to Canada

Funded: Yes – partially funded by Calgary Learns and the United Way of Calgary

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 240

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LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

LINC Institution: AGAPÉ Language Centre

Name of program: LINC 2

Brief Description:

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: October 1, 2012 - March 22, 2013

Days: Monday to Thursday: 9:00 to 11:30 am

Times: Tuesday& Thursday: 6:00-9:00pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 16 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3K 1H7

Contact: Karen Kajorinne, Director

Telephone Number: 403- 516-1846 Fax Number: 403- 516-1946

Website: www.agapelanguagecentre.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15 each

LINC Institution: AGAPÉ Language Centre

Name of program: LINC 3

Brief Description:

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-3; S-3; R-3; W-3

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: October 1, 2012 - March 22, 2013

Days: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Times: Tue/ Thu: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 16 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3K 1H7

Contact: Karen Kajorinne, Director

Telephone Number: 403- 516-1846 Fax Number: 403- 516-1946

Website: www.agapelanguagecentre.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

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LINC Institution: AGAPÉ Language Centre

Name of program: LINC 4

Brief Description:

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: October 1, 2012 - March 22, 2013

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: 9:00 am – 11:30 am

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 16 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3K 1H7

Contact: Karen Kajorinne, Director

Telephone Number: 403- 516-1846 Fax Number: 403- 516-1946

Website: www.agapelanguagecentre.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 15

LINC Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Full-time LINC Program

Brief Description: Full-time ESL classes from literacy to LINC 5.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants and refugees over 18 who are not Canadian citizens

Minimum CLB Levels: L/S/R/W – Pre-Benchmarks

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Aug 27 – Dec 14, 2012

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: Literacy to CLB 3: 8:00am – 12:30pm; CLB 4 - 6: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Room 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6.

Contact: Registration Office

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3400 Fax Number: 403-441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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LINC Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: LINC Listening and Speaking

Brief Description: Part-time classes that focus on improving listening and speaking skills. Classes are offered for CLB Listening and Speaking Levels 3-6.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

LINC eligible adult immigrants and refugees.

Minimum CLB Levels: L/S: CLB 3

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Mon/Wed (pm) Aug 27 – Dec 12/12 Tues/Thurs (eve) – Aug 28 – Dec 13/12 Tues/Fri (am) – Aug 28 – Dec 14/12

Days: Mon/Wed; Tue/ Fri; Tue/Thurs

Times: Mon/Wed: 12:30 – 3:30pm; Tues/Fri 9:30 – 12:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Room 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: Registration Office

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3400 Fax Number: 403-441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

LINC Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: LINC Reading, Writing & Grammar

Brief Description: Part-time classes that focus on improving reading and writing skills, Classes are offered for CLB Reading and Writing Levels 3-5.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

LINC eligible adult immigrants and refugees.

Minimum CLB Levels: R/W: CLB 3

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Mon/Wed/Thurs (am) – Aug 27 – Dec 13/12 Mon/Wed (eve) – Aug 27 – Dec 12/12

Days: Mon/ Wed/ Thurs; Mon/Wed

Times: Mon/Wed/Thurs: 9:30-12:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Room 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6.

Contact: Registration Office

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3400 Fax Number: 403-441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

LINC Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Youth in Transition offers two streams: A) Language and Literacy Skills: 9 or less years of formal education B) Language and Academic Skills: 10 or more years of formal education

Brief Description: This program focuses on improving learners’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Youth in Transition improves learners’ academic study skills and supports them to adjust to a new life in Canada.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Newcomers to Canada between the ages of 18-24. Must be LINC eligible and have an ILVARC referral.

Minimum CLB Levels: A) A)L-2; S-3 B) L - 3; S - 3; R - 3; W - 3

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Jan 7 - Apr 26, 2013

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: 9:30am -3:30pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, Room 400, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6.

Contact: Kelty Christensen

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3275 Fax Number: 403-441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: 36

LINC Institution: Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Name of program: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

Brief Description: ESL classes, Level 1 to 4 focusing on all four streams. Computer component in all classes, literary classes, day-care on site.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

LINC eligible immigrants. Child-minding is available.

Minimum CLB Levels: Level 1-4, literacy classes are available

Registration Dates: Continuous intake

Semester Dates: Contact CCIS

Days: .

Times: Full-time: 9:00 am – 2:45 pm; Full-time (evening): 4:00-9:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time : 9:00 am – 11:30 am or 12:15 pm – 2:45 pm; 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: #325, 120 – 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2T2 & Thorncliff Community Centre NW

Contact: Kahkashan Maqsood, LINC Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 290-5461 Fax Number: 403- 262-2033

Website: www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: Variable, maximum 16 # of seats per program: Variable each term

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LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

LINC Institution: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

Name of program: LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)

Brief Description: LINC at classroom setting and LINC Home Study Program. To help newcomers improve their overall English language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing that facilitate their integration into the Canadian society. Canadian culture, computer, and other/life skills are components of the curriculum as well. LINC levels from Literacy to Level 5.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Newcomers to Canada; LINC eligible adult immigrants and refugees. Child-minding is available.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-Pre-B; S-Pre-B; R-Pre-B; W-Pre-B

Registration Dates: Continuous registration

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: F/T Monday to Friday, P/T weekdays: Monday to Thursday, P/T weekend: Saturday and Sunday

Times: F/T 8:45am-2:30pm, P/T morning 8:45am-11:55am, P/T afternoon 2:35pm-5:45pm, P/T evening 6:00pm-9:10pm, P/T weekend 10:00am-1:10pm

F/T or P/T: Full-Time & Part-time

Location: 1723 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3 & 3820-32 Street NE Calgary, AB T1Y 7L9

Contact: Dr. Sally S. Zhao

Telephone Number: 403-235-3666 Fax Number: 403-272-7455

Website: www.immigrant-education.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 12-15 # of seats per program: 462

LINC Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Brief Description: Literacy to LINC 4+ classes focusing on all four language skills. Specialized reading & writing tutorials and pronunciation classes for LINC students.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Newcomers to Canada; LINC eligible adult immigrant and refugee women. Child minding is available for children 6 months to 6 years of age.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-Pre; S-Pre; R-Pre; W-Pre

Registration Dates: Continuous registration

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Daytime: Tue-Fri; Evening time: Tue-Thu

Times: Morning: 9:00 am -12 noon; Afternoon: 1:00 pm -4:00 pm; Evening: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: CIWA - #200, 138 – 4th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Contact: Leanne Roemer

Telephone Number: 403-263-4414 ext. 122 Fax Number: 403-264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: 180

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LINC Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: LINC for Chinese Seniors with first language support

Brief Description: Beginner and intermediate LINC classes for Chinese seniors.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

In-class first language support available.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-Pre; S-Pre; R-Pre; W-Pre

Registration Dates: Continuous registration

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Monday to Thursday

Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #208, 114 – 3rd Avenue SE, Calgary

Contact: Marcela Alfonso

Telephone Number: 403-263-4414 ext. 122 Fax Number: 403-264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: 28

GEN Institution: Centre for Education & Training

Name of program: LINC Home Study - Canada

Brief Description: Program that provides language instruction for newcomers to Canada by distance education, an alternative when classroom learning is not feasible, & covers levels 2-7

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

1- School leaving age 2- Permanent resident or convention refugee 3- Unable to attend LINC classroom

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 3 ; S – 3 ; R – 2 ; W - 2

Registration Dates: From April 01, 2012 to March 31, 2013

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Any day (including weekends)

Times: To be determined by the student

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Distance Learning

Contact: Kenda Khalil

Telephone Number: 1-800- 668-1179 ext. 1294 Fax Number: 905-361-1001

Website: http://www.tcet.com/linc_homestudy

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: N/A

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LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

LINC Institution: Centre for Newcomers

Name of program: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Brief Description: Participants improve their language proficiency in all skill areas and develop their knowledge of Canadian culture

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult immigrants/refugees, eligible for LINC

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Continuous Intake for the first 5-6 weeks of each session

Semester Dates: on-going

Days: Morning: Mon – Sat; Afternoon: Mon- Thurs; Evening: Mon/Wed/Thurs

Times: F/T: 9am-3pm; P/T:9 am–12 noon/Afternoon: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm; Evening: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm; Sat: 10 am -2:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time and Part-time

Location: 1010, 999 36 St NE T2A 7X6

Contact: Kerry Huang, Student Support Specialist

Telephone Number: 403-536-8818 Fax Number: 403- 248-5041

Website: www.centrefornewcomers.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 10-17 # of seats per program: 480

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LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

LINC Institution: Chinook Learning Services: Calgary Board of Education

Name of program: Chinook LINC Programs: Viscount Bennett Centre (VBC), Tuxedo Park Campus, Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth (CACY), and Marlborough locations.

Brief Description: LINC classes at all LINC designated levels (1-5). On site child minding provided at Viscount Bennett Centre and Marlborough.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

LINC eligible adult immigrants and refugees

Minimum CLB Levels: L–1; S–1; R–1; W–1

Registration Dates: From 01/09/2012 To 31/08/2013

Semester Dates: September through June

Days: Full – Time (Viscount Bennett Centre) Monday – Thursday Full – Time (Tuxedo Park Campus) Monday – Thursday Full – Time (Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth) Monday – Thursday Part – Time (Viscount Bennett Centre) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Part – Time

Times: 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (Viscount Bennett Center) 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Tuxedo Park Campus) 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth) 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Marlborough) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Viscount Bennett

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Main Site: Viscount Bennett Centre: 2519 Richmond Road SW Tuxedo Park Campus: 130 – 28th Avenue NE Marlborough: 3812 Marbank Dr., NE Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth: 315 – 10th Avenue SE

Contact: Anne O’Byrne

Telephone Number: 403- 777-6821 ext. 1 Fax Number: 403- 777-6823

Website: www.chinooklearningservices.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 18 – 22 (Full – Time) 10 – 12 (Part – Time, Marlborough) 18 – 20 (Part – Time Evenings at Viscount Bennett Centre)

# of seats per program: Variable

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LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

LINC Institution: Columbia College

Name of program: LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)

Brief Description: LINC programing is targeted to meet the language learning needs of newcomers to Canada in developing the language skills needed to find employment or for further education opportunities; currently offered are LINC 1 through 4 full time. Programing is designed to be highly flexible, and outcomes oriented to help students advance as quickly as possible; individualized programing maximizes support for each student.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Newcomers to Canada eligible for LINC training

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 1; S – 1; R – 1; W – 1

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 – Friday, November 23, 2012; Monday, November 26, 2012 – Friday, March 22, 2013; Monday, April 01, 2013 – Friday, July 19, 2013; Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – Friday, November 22, 2013.

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-Time

Location: 802 Manning Road NE

Contact: Cristina Constantinescu

Telephone Number: 403- 235 - 9300 Fax Number: 403- 272-3805

Website: www.columbia.ab.ca E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Government of Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 18 # of seats per program: 54

LINC Institution: Maple Leaf Academy

Name of program: LINC

Brief Description: Subject-based English Instruction in Listening/Speaking, Reading, Writing/Grammar, Pronunciation, and Canadian Living/Culture

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

LINC eligible clients with ILVARC referrals

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2 (up to LINC-5 inclusive)

Registration Dates: From October 1,12 To 21/12/2012 both F/t and P/t programs

Semester Dates: January 7 – March 29, 12; April 8 – June 28m 12; July 8 – September 27, 12

Days: Day: Monday – Friday Eve: Monday - Thursday

Times: Day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Fr: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; Eve: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time : 300 hours ; Part-time: 120 hours

Location: #200, 731 – 6th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T9

Contact: Yoko Sato

Telephone Number: 403- 262-8962 Fax Number: 403- 262-8911

Website: www.mapleleafacademy.com E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: 196

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LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

LINC Institution: YMCA Calgary

Name of program: Full Time LINC

Brief Description: LINC Levels 3-4: English instruction in all areas, focus on Canadian culture, society and life skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

LINC eligible: adult immigrants and refugees.

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 3-5; S – 3-5; R – 3-4; W – 3-4

Registration Dates: Continuous intake

Semester Dates: September – December, January – March, April – June

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-2:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:00noon

F/T or P/T: Full-time : 23 hours per week

Location: North LINC: Saddletowne YMCA – 7556 Falconridge Blvd NE

Contact: Priscilla Lee, North LINC Administrative Assistant

Telephone Number: 403-537-2714 Fax Number: 403-313-3160

Website: www.ymcacalgary.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12-15 # of seats per program: 27

LINC Institution: YMCA Calgary

Name of program: Part Time LINC Evenings

Brief Description: LINC Levels 2-4: English instruction in all areas, focus on Canadian culture, society and life skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

LINC eligible: adult immigrants and refugees.

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 2-5; S – 2-5; R – 2-4; W – 2-4

Registration Dates: Continuous intake

Semester Dates: September – January, February - June

Days: Monday , Tuesday and Thursday

Times: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: North LINC: Saddletowne YMCA – 7556 Falconridge Blvd NE

Contact: Priscilla Lee, North LINC Administrative Assistant

Telephone Number: 403-537-2714 Fax Number: 403-313-3160

Website: www.ymcacalgary.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15-20 # of seats per program: 55

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LINC Institution: YMCA Calgary

Name of program: Part Time LINC Days

Brief Description: LINC Levels 2-5: English instruction in all areas, focus on Canadian culture, society and life skills.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

LINC eligible adult immigrants and refugees.

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 2-6; S – 2-6; R – 2-6; W – 2-6

Registration Dates: Continuous intake

Semester Dates: September – January, February - June

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: Morning or afternoon, depends on the program

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: North LINC: Saddletowne YMCA – 7556 Falconridge Blvd NE South LINC: Shawnessy YMCA – 333 Shawville Blvd SE

Contact: Priscilla Lee, North LINC Administrative Assistant Kaori Reiffarth, South LINC Administrative Assistant

Telephone Number: 403-537-2714 (North LINC) 403-252-4206 (South LINC)

Fax Number: 403-313-3160 (North LINC) 403-256-0133 (South LINC)

Website: www.ymcacalgary.org

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 15-20 # of seats per program: 160

LINC Institution: YWCA of Calgary

Name of program: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Day Time

Brief Description: Part-time LINC classes from Pre-Benchmark to LINC 4 are offered to men and women at a range of times, days, and levels at the downtown central location on 5th Avenue and the Chinese Cultural Centre. LINC program addresses the difficult challenges of adapting to a new culture and language in order to achieve successful integration into Canadian society.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Permanent residents and refugees. This program is available to persons 18 years of age and above.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sept.17 – Dec. 16, 2012 / Jan. 5 – Mar. 28, 2013

Days: Weekday and Weekends

Times: 8:00am – 2:45pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 320 – 5th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E5

Contact: Amal Baky

Telephone Number: 403- 232- 1580 Fax Number: 403- 232-1595

Website: www.ywcaofcalgary.com E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Student Funding: No Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: Pre-B – LINC1 = 12seats/class LINC 2-5 = 16 seats/class

# of seats per program: 172

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LINC Institution: YWCA of Calgary

Name of program: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Evening Program

Brief Description: Part-time LINC classes from Pre-Benchmark to LINC 5 offered to men and women in the evening to provide maximum flexibility and accessibility. LINC programs help newcomers to Canada acquire the skills and tools to adapt to a new culture to achieve successful integration into Canadian society.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Permanent residents and refugees. This program is available to persons 18 years of age and above.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sept.17 –Dec., 16 2012 / Jan 5 – Mar. 28, 2013.

Days: Monday/Wednesday& Tuesday/Thursday

Times: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 320 – 5th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E5

Contact: Amal Baky

Telephone Number: 403- 232- 1580 Fax Number: 403- 232-1595

Website: www.ywcaofcalgary.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: Pre-B – LINC1 = 12seats/class LINC 2-5 = 16 seats/class

# of seats per program: 168

LINC Institution: YWCA of Calgary

Name of program: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Full Time

Brief Description: Full-time LINC classes from Pre-Benchmark to LINC 4 are offered to help newcomers to Canada meet their personal and career goals. The program supports students’ successful integration into Canadian society by equipping them with various skills and tools necessary to adapt to a new culture and language.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Permanent residents and refugees. This program is available to persons 18 years of age and above.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sept. 17 –Dec. 16, 2012 / Jan. 5 – Mar. 28 2013.

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00am – 3:00pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 320 – 5th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E5

Contact: Amal Baky

Telephone Number: 403- 232- 1580 Fax Number: 403- 232-1595

Website: www.ywcaofcalgary.com E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes – Citizenship and Immigration Canada Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: Pre-B – LINC1 = 12seats/class LINC 2-4 = 16 seats/class

# of seats per program: 60

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GEN/ I Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: International ESL

Brief Description: 8-week academic focused classes for international learners. Designed for learners who possess a minimum intermediate level of proficiency

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

International Students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5 (for reference only. Students are assessed prior to start of classes)

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: January, March, May, June, August, October

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: 9:00am – 3:30pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 332 – 6th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: International Education Office

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3476 Fax Number: 403-297-3984

Website: http://international.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $2,215

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

GEN/ I Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Post-Secondary Preparation Program for International Learners (PPIL)

Brief Description: 16-week program designed international students interested in pursuing academic programs at post-secondary institutions. Program includes English for Academic Purses and Success Skills (credit course)

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

International Students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-7; W-7 (for reference only. Students are assessed prior to start of classes)

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: January, May, August

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: 8:00 am-2:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 332 – 6th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: International Education Office

Telephone Number: 403- 410-3476 Fax Number: 403-297-3984

Website: http://international.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $4,425

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

GEN Institution: Calgary International Learning Centre

Name of program: Registered Full-time Day Classes

Brief Description: 2-3 levels of 9 week classes for students wanting to improve their English communication skills in the context of daily Canadian culture through speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

For adults of all ages including immigrants, citizens, refugees, workers, visitors and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2;

Registration Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Semester Dates: October 15 to December 13, 2012; January 14 to March 14, 2012

Days: Mondays to Thursdays

Times: 9:15 am – 2:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: First Baptist Church – 1311 – 4th St. SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X9

Contact: Renee Thompson – CILC Registrar or Nada Ramsden – Daytime Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 693-5548 Fax Number:

Website: www.firstbaptistcalgary.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $ 825

Funded: Private Donors

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12-15 # of seats per program: 45

EMPL Institution: Centre for Newcomers

Name of program: Moving Forward: Training for Employability

Brief Description: Through a 32-week full-time program, clients will develop their foundational skills in English literacy, numeracy, and Essential Skills to a level appropriate for employment in a supermarket bakery or meat department or similar position.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Newcomers with limited formal education (9-12 years in home country), unemployed, limited work experience or only unskilled employment.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-3; W-3 (Prefer minimum Level 5 for all areas)

Registration Dates: May 01, 2012 to July 22, 2012

Semester Dates: July 23, 2012 - March 01, 2013

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 1010, 999 36 St NE T2A 7X6

Contact: Dan Fast

Telephone Number: 403- 569-3346 Fax Number: 403- 248-5041

Website: www.centrefornewcomers.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes—AHS

Student Funding: Yes- Students may qualify for Alberta Works grant (Learner Income Support - AE&I)

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program:

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GEN Institution: Centre for Newcomers

Name of program: Volunteer Led ESL

Brief Description: ESL training for newcomers in Beginners and Intermediate. CLB levels have not yet been set for this program, rather an informal process is used to refer potential clients to the program. If a client has some basic English conversation abilities, they could be referred to the Intermediate sessions, if the client is still learning to create sentences, then they would be a good fit for Beginners.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

This program was developed to provide ESL training to newcomers who do not qualify for LINC. Preference will be given to Temporary Foreign Workers, Live-in Caregivers, Refugee Claimants and Visitors

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: N/A

Semester Dates: September through November, January through March, April through June

Days: Beginners: Mon/Wed/Fri Intermediate: Tue/Thur

Times: Beginners: afternoons for 2 hours Intermediate: afternoons for 3 hours

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 1010, 999 36 St NE T2A 7X6

Contact: Sharon Evans, Volunteer Development Co-ordinator

Telephone Number: 403-539-5854 Fax Number: N/A

Website: www.centrefornewcomers.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes - FCSS

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 15-20 # of seats per program: N/A

I Institution: Chinook Learning Services: Calgary Board of Education

Name of program: International Students Program

Brief Description: ESL and High School Credit classes: integrated or customized programs.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adults ages 18 and over

Minimum CLB Levels: L – 4; S – 4; R – 4; W – 4

Registration Dates: From 01/08/2012 To 31/07/2013

Semester Dates: September through August

Days: Monday - Thursday

Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: ESL is at Tuxedo Park Campus, 130 – 28th Avenue NE High School Credit is at Viscount Bennett Centre, 2519 Richmond Rd. SW

Contact: Brenda McDonald

Telephone Number: 403- 777-6330 ext. 3 Fax Number: 403- 777-7564

Website: www.chinooklearningservices.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes

Funded: No Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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COV/ R/ W Institution: Equilibrium Senior High & ESL School

Name of program: English as a Second Language

Brief Description: The Conversation Class The Reading & Writing Class (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, Benchmarks 2 to 8)

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

new immigrants and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: Any Monday

Days: Monday to Thursday

Times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time & part-time

Location: 707 – 14th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2A4

Contact: Anna Jankowska & Kasia Bluhm

Telephone Number: 403-283 - 1111 Fax Number: 403-270 - 7786

Website: www.equilibrium.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $ 10.00 per hour

Funded: Yes

Student Funding:

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 5-15 # of seats per program: 60

I Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: Study - Work & Internship Program

Brief Description: This program enables students to study and work for equal periods of time. The student must obtain a study visa before entry into Canada. During the study period, we help the student in applying for the work visa and finding a work placement. Both paid and unpaid placements are available.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas Students

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 9:00 am – 4:15 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com

E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

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CAMB/I Institution: Global Village English Centres

Name of program: Cambridge FCE and Cambridge CAE

Brief Description: Focus on grammar, reading, writing, L/S with an emphasis on communication. The school is an official testing site for Cambridge ESOL.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult students (minimum age 16). Entrance test is required at school.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6 (CLB levels are only for reference.)

Registration Dates: 4-6 weeks prior to start date

Semester Dates: contact school

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: Monday to Thursday: 8:45 am – 2:10 pm & Friday: 8:45 am – 12:20 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time (25 lessons/week)

Location: #200, 515 – 1st Street S.E. (North West Travelers Building), Calgary, AB T2G 2G6

Contact: Cindy Evans

Telephone Number: 403- 543-7300 Fax Number: 403- 543-7309

Website: www.gvenglish.com

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Fees: Yes, $3,144 for 12 weeks + $395 exam and textbook

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

GEN/I Institution: Global Village English Centres

Name of program: General English

Brief Description: Comprehensive communicative curriculum. Speaking focused.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult students, minimum age 16. CLB levels are only for reference. Entrance test is required at school.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: 2-4 weeks prior to start date

Semester Dates: Every 4 weeks

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 8:45 am – 12:20 pm; 8:45 am – 2:10pm; 8:45 am – 3:30pm

F/T or P/T: 20, 25 and 30 lessons/wk. (*also afternoon 20 lesson/wk. available June 2-August 22)

Location: #200, 515 – 1st Street S.E. (North West Travelers Building), Calgary, AB T2G 2G6

Contact: Cindy Evans

Telephone Number: 403- 543-7300 Fax Number: 403- 543-7309

Website: www.gvenglish.com

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Fees: Yes (fee from $280/ week + materials)

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

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TRAI/I Institution: Global Village English Centres

Name of program: TESOL Teacher Training

Brief Description: It includes interactive methodology sessions, weekly peer teaching lessons, and preparation & entry for the University of Cambridge Teachers’ Knowledge Test.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum age 18, preferably over 20. ESL learners who are interested in teaching ESL to adult learners. Entrance test is required at school.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6 (CLB levels are only for reference)

Registration Dates: 2-4 weeks prior to start date

Semester Dates: contact school

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:45 am – 12:20 pm

F/T or P/T: 20 lessons/ week (8 weeks long)

Location: #200, 515 – 1st Street S.E. (North West Travelers Building), Calgary, AB T2G 2G6

Contact: Cindy Evans

Telephone Number: 403- 543-7300 Fax Number: 403- 543-7309

Website: www.gvenglish.com

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $2,500 + $80 materials

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program: N/A

GEN Institution: Maple Leaf Academy

Name of program: Full Time

Brief Description: Subject based ESL: Instruction in Writing/Grammar, Reading, Listening/Speaking, Pronunciation, Canadian Studies

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Non-resident students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2 (we accept clients with CLBs from LINC 2 through LINC 5)

Registration Dates: contact school

Semester Dates: contact school

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: Monday through Thursday 5:30 – 8:00 PM

F/T or P/T: Full Time - 300 hours

Location: #200, 731 – 6th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T9

Contact: Shelley Keobke

Telephone Number: 403- 262-8851 Fax Number: 403- 262-8911

Website: www.mapleleafacademy.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: Yes

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

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GEN Institution: Maple Leaf Academy

Name of program: Part-time

Brief Description: Subject based ESL: Instruction in Writing/Grammar, Reading, Listening/Speaking, Pronunciation, Canadian Studies

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Non-resident students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2 (Accept clients with CLBs 2 through 5)

Registration Dates: contact school

Semester Dates: contact school

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: Monday through Thursday 5:30 – 8:00 PM

F/T or P/T: Part-time – 120 hours

Location: 200, 731 – 6th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T9

Contact: Shelley Keobe

Telephone Number: 403- 262-8851 Fax Number: 403- 262-8911

Website: www.mapleleafacademy.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

I/PRON/BUS Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Business English: Manner of Speaking

Brief Description: Engage in a variety of theme-based speaking activities to improve communication. Develop your use of workplace language functions. Learn to listen effectively through a number of office based listening themes and practise the related business functions. Gain confidence through group discussions to reinforce new concepts of modern business language

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 15 – Dec.1 , 2012 and Jan. 12 – March 23, 2013

Days: Saturday

Times: 1-4 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $300

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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I/W/BUS Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Business Writing: Office Skills

Brief Description: Learn and develop essential writing skills to function in a professional setting. Gain confidence in grammar structures and written business correspondence. Acquire new vocabulary.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 15 – Dec. 1, 2012 and Jan.12 – March 23, 2013

Days: Saturday

Times: 9:00 am – noon

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $400

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

AC/UP/I Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: English for Academic Purposes

Brief Description: Levels 1 to 3 make up this program for students who need to improve their English skills before entering university, college or technical school.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 6 – Nov. 29, 2012 and Jan. 7 – March 28, 2013

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 27.5 hours per week

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $1,585 for landed immigrants and Canadian citizens & $2,900 for international students

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes - Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant (Alberta Human Services).

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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GEN/I Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: English for Advanced Communication (EAC)

Brief Description: To help students develop high intermediate to low advanced oral fluency and to apply their knowledge to meet their future personal, professional and academic goals.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 6 – Nov. 29, 2012 and Jan. 7 – March 28. 2013

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 27.5 hours per week

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $1,585 for landed immigrants and Canadian citizens & $2,900 for international students

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes - Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant (Alberta Human Services).

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

GEN/I Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: English Foundations (EF)

Brief Description: Levels 1 to 3 focus on listening and speaking skills. Express yourself in writing and improve reading English. Learn grammar to improve accuracy in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-3; W-2

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 6 – Nov. 29, 2012 and Jan.7 – March 28, 2013

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 27.5 hours per week

F/T or P/T: Full-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $1,585 for landed immigrants and Canadian citizens & $2,900 for international students

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes. Students may qualify for a Skills Investment grant (AE&I).

Type of Organization: Public # of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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PRON Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Excellent in Spoken English

Brief Description: Improve your speech and reduce your accent in order to talk more clearly, allowing for better communication.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Various schedules

Days: Monday & Wednesday or Saturday

Times: 6:30 – 8:30pm or 9am – noon/1pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $300

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

I/IELTS Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: IELTS Tutorial Online

Brief Description: This is a comprehensive preparation program instructing you in all four language skills so you can succeed in the IELTS test. Study at your own pace, style and level.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: 30 days or 90 days online access, Ongoing registration

Days: Online

Times: Online

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Dana de Guzman, Special Projects Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $80 for 30 days or $ 175 for 90 days access

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: Unlimited

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I/CONV/VOCAB Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Speak Up!

Brief Description: This class allows you to practise your conversation skills. Class activities focus on pair and group work.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-5; W-4

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 17 – Nov. 7 , Dec 3-14, 2012 and Jan. 21 – March 13, 2013

Days: Monday and Wednesday

Times: 1:30 – 3:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $250

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

GEN/I Institution: University of Calgary

Name of program: English Language Program

Brief Description: Full-time (day-time) immersion program

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

part-time (evening/ weekend) classes.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates:

Days: Part-time: evening and week-end classes from April to July

Times: Varies

F/T or P/T: Full-time and part-time classes available

Location: Room 220, Education Tower, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

Contact: Yassin Boga, Program Director

Telephone Number: 403- 230-3301 Fax Number: 403- 210-8610

Website: www.ucalgary.ca/esl

E-mail: esl@ ucalgary.ca

Fees: Yes – Vary

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Varies # of seats per program: Varies

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IELTS Institution: Academy of Learning Calgary NE and Calgary South

Name of program: English Success

Brief Description: Preparation to write the IELTS exam

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Immigrants wanting a self-paced, flexible on-line learning environment to learn English

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Saturday

Times: 8:00am to 8:00pm Mon to Fri 9:00 – 1:00pm Sat

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #260, 495-36St. NE, Calgary/ #220, 8228 Macleod Trail S, Calgary

Contact: Amy Porter/Brady Sylvester

Telephone Number: 403- 569-8973/403-252-8973 Fax Number: 403-569-1085/403-252-8993

Website: wwwacademyoflearning.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

Fees: Yes - $375 for 90 days

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: continuous enrollment # of seats per program: N/A

PRON/R/W/GRA/TOEFL Institution: Bow Valley College

Name of program: Part Time ESL

Brief Description: Classes are offered for beginner, intermediate and advances level ESL students, in the following areas: listening and speaking, pronunciation, reading & writing, grammar & writing, TOEFL, IELTS and writing professionally.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Basic to Advanced level ESL students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Up to one week after start date

Semester Dates: Aug 27 – Oct 19; Oct 22 – Dec 14/12

Days: Daytime- Monday/Wednesday or Friday Classes; Evening- Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday

Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm; 6:30-9:00pm (Mon/Wed)

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza, 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Contact: Terri Huck, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 355-1907 Fax Number: 403- 441-4740

Website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes-varies

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: varies # of seats per program: varies

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CONV Institution: Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Name of program: Canadian Pronunciation

Brief Description: Participants improve their English pronunciation skills as they work on intonation, rhythm, speech sounds and stress patterns.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adults who want to improve fluency and accuracy of spoken English.

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 5; S - 5; R - 4; W - 4

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Various schedules

Days: Mondays

Times: Mornings or afternoons

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: CIWA - #200, 138 – 4th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Contact: Eva Szasz-Redmond

Telephone Number: 403-444-1756 Fax Number: 403-264-3914

Website: www.ciwa-online.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: $130

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program:

CONV Institution: Calgary Public Library

Name of program: ESL Conversation Club

Brief Description: Practice your English listening and speaking skills in small groups.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Intermediate level.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: contact the Library

Semester Dates: Varies depending on the Library location.

Days: Varies depending on the Library location.

Times: Varies depending on the Library location.

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Calgary Public Library branches

Contact: Please contact the Library

Telephone Number: 403- 260-2600 Fax Number: N/A

Website: www.calgarypubliclibrary.com

E-mail: N/A

Fees: No

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 20 # of seats per program: N/A

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CUST/GEN Institution: Chinook Learning Services: Calgary Board of Education

Name of program: English as a Second Language Program

Brief Description: ESL classes from low intermediate to advanced levels, focusing on reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, TOEIC Preparation, workplace preparation.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult ages 18 and over.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: From 01/08/2012 To 31/07/2013

Semester Dates: September through August

Days: Monday – Thursday

Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Tuxedo Park Campus, 130 - 28 Ave. NE

Contact: Anne O’Byrne

Telephone Number: 403- 777-6330 ext. 4 Fax Number: 403- 777-7564

Website: www.chinooklearningservices.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: Yes-Students may qualify for a part-time bursary (Alberta Human Services)

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

PRON Institution: Equilibrium Senior High & ESL School

Name of program: Accent Reduction Program

Brief Description: Recommended for Benchmark Levels 7 - 8

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

new immigrants and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-7; S-7; R-7; W-7

Registration Dates: Continuous

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: to be scheduled

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 709 – 14th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2A4

Contact: Anna Jankowska & Kasia Bluhm

Telephone Number: 403-283 - 1111 Fax Number: 403-270 - 7786

Website: www.equilibrium.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $ 15.00/h if in a group $ 40.00/h if a private session

Funded: Yes

Student Funding:

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 5-10 # of seats per program: 10

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TOEFL/ TOEIC/IELT Institution: Equilibrium Senior High & ESL School

Name of program: TOEFL & TOEIC & IELTS Preparation Course

Brief Description: One on one preparation classes Benchmarks 6 to 8

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

new immigrants and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: Any time

Semester Dates: N/A

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: Based on demand / to be scheduled

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 708 – 14th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2A4

Contact: Anna Jankowska & Kasia Bluhm

Telephone Number: 403-283 - 1111 Fax Number: 403-270 - 7786

Website: www.equilibrium.ab.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $ 15.00/h if in a group $ 40.00/h if a private session

Funded: Yes

Student Funding:

Type of Organization: Non-profit # of seats per class: 5-10 # of seats per program: 10

GRAM Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: Communicative Grammar

Brief Description: This course is designed to help beginner level students in IEP Level 1 develop and enhance beginner grammar skills while listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Special focus is on the development of language skills needed to communicate and understand basic needs in an English-speaking environment. Students will gain the skills they will need to interact with other native speakers outside the classroom.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas students, local students, immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com

E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

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IELTS Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: IELTS - International English Language Testing System

Brief Description: This course will help students develop their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in preparation for the IELTS Test. Students will learn test-taking strategies to help them reach their IELTS test score goal. Students will prepare specifically for the listening and speaking modules, as well as the Reading and Writing components. This course is designed for students at a pre-advanced level of English or higher.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas students, local students, immigrants.

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private # of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

PRON Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: Listening & Pronunciation Elective

Brief Description: Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be understood by native speakers and the ability to follow spoken language. They will review and practice English rhythm, stress, and emphasis pattern, and will experience a new way of learning pronunciation, with the ultimate goal of being able to use the knowledge gained to communicate with native speakers easily and effectively.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas students, local students, immigrants

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: Yes

Funded: No Student Funding: No Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

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TOEFL/TOEIC Institution: GEOS Languages Plus - Calgary

Name of program: TOEFL

Brief Description: The course focuses on the 4 skills tested on the TOEFL iBT exam. The Block A class consists of Speaking and Writing. Students work on speaking and essay writing skills. The Block B class focuses on Reading and Listening. Students do practice tests in the computer lab. The class atmosphere and teaching methodology encourages self and peer correction, which helps students learn and improve faster.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Overseas students, local students, immigrants.

Minimum CLB Levels: contact GEOS

Registration Dates: Every Monday

Semester Dates: Classes are ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time or Full-time

Location: Suite 140, 1040 7th Ave SW, Calgary AB, T2P-3G9

Contact: Admissions

Telephone Number: 403- 266-5152 Fax Number: 403- 266-7393

Website: www.geoscalgary.com

E-mail: info@ geoscalgary.com

Fees: Yes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 14 # of seats per program: N/A

CAMB/I Institution: Global Village English Centres

Name of program: Cambridge FCE and Cambridge CAE

Brief Description: Focus on grammar, reading, writing, L/S, with an emphasis on communication. The school is an official testing site for Cambridge ESOL.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Adult students (minimum age 16). Entrance test is required at school.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6 ;S-6 ;R-6 ;W-6 (CLB levels are only for reference.)

Registration Dates: 4-6 weeks prior to start date

Semester Dates: contact school

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: Monday to Thursday: 8:45 am – 2:10 pm & Friday: 8:45 am – 12:20 pm

F/T or P/T: Full-time (25 lessons/week)

Location: #200, 515 – 1st Street S.E. (North West Travelers Building), Calgary, AB T2G 2G6

Contact: Cindy Evans

Telephone Number: 403- 543-7300 Fax Number: 403- 543-7309

Website: www.gvenglish.com

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Fees: Yes, $3,144 for 12 weeks + $395 exam and textbook

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program:

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IELTS/ I Institution: Global Village English Centres

Name of program: IELTS Preparation

Brief Description: Our IELTS Preparation course has been designed to prepare you to successfully to complete the IELTS examination. This course will examine in-depth each of the four modules of the IELTS test and will discuss strategies to better prepare for the final examination.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

This test is intended for candidates planning to use English for academic purposes or for immigration purposes.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6 ;S-6 ;R-6 ;W-6 (CLB levels are only for reference.)

Registration Dates: 4-6 weeks prior to start date

Semester Dates: contact school

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: contact school

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #200, 515 – 1st Street S.E. (North West Travelers Building), Calgary, AB T2G 2G6

Contact: Cindy Evans

Telephone Number: 403- 543-7300 Fax Number: 403- 543-7309

Website: www.gvenglish.com

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Fees: Yes, $3,780 12 weeks

Funded: No Student Funding: No Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 15 # of seats per program:

TOEFL Institution: Mosaic Learning Institute

Name of program: TOEFL iBT preparation course

Brief Description: The course consists of two five-week sections (40 h/section) Each section will prepare you for two of the language skills tested by the TOEFL exam. There will be three classes per week– two evenings and one Saturday morning class (8 h/week). The entire course (two sections) will be 80 hours over 10 weeks.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

This TOEFL preparation course is for ESL learners who are at a high intermediate stage of second-language acquisition with a Canadian Language Benchmark score of 6 or above.

Minimum CLB Levels: L - 6; S -6; R - 6; W -6

Registration Dates: Listening/Reading Section ($400) Summer: May 3/11 to June 4/11 Fall: Sep 6/11 to Oct 8/11 Speaking/Writing Section ($400): Summer: Jun 7/11 to July 9/11 Fall: Oct 11/11 to Nov 12/11

Semester Dates: There will be three classes per week– two evenings and one Saturday morning class (8 h/week)

Days: Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturday

Times: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and 9 am to 12 noon on Saturdays

F/T or P/T: Part-time evening

Location: 120, 1040 7th Ave SW

Contact: Ninfa Jaen Castalleno

Telephone Number: 403- 266-2355 Fax Number: 403- 263-8766

Website: mosaicli.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $400/ section Funded: Yes – AHS Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 15-20 # of seats per program:

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VOCAB Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Academic Vocabulary

Brief Description: This interactive online resource contains a variety of exercised to help students learn 570 of the most frequently-used academic words in English.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: 30-day or 90-day access, ongoing registration

Days: Online

Times: Online

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Dana de Guzman, Special Projects Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $175 for 90 days access, $80 for 30 days access

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: Unlimited

PRON Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Excellent in Spoken English

Brief Description: Improve your speech and reduce your accent in order to talk more clearly, allowing for better communication.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-5; S-5; R-5; W-5

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Various schedules

Days: Monday & Wednesday or Saturday

Times: 6:30 – 8:30pm or 9am – noon/1pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $300

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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I/IELTS Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: IELTS Tutorial Online

Brief Description: This is a comprehensive preparation program instructing you in all four language skills so you can succeed in the IELTS test. Study at your own pace, style and level.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-6; S-6; R-6; W-6

Registration Dates: On-going

Semester Dates: 30 days or 90 days online access, Ongoing registration

Days: Online

Times: Online

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Dana de Guzman, Special Projects Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $80 for 30 days or $ 175 for 90 days access

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: N/A # of seats per program: Unlimited

I/CONV/VOCAB Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Speak Up!

Brief Description: This class allows you to practise your conversation skills. Class activities focus on pair and group work.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-5; W-4

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Sept. 17 – Nov. 7 , Dec 3-14, 2012 and Jan. 21 – March 13, 2013

Days: Monday and Wednesday

Times: 1:30 – 3:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes - $250

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

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PRON Institution: Mount Royal University

Name of program: Tune Up!

Brief Description: Tune up your English pronunciation. Includes vowel and consonant sounds, words and sentence stress, rhythm and intonation patterns. Suitable for immediate level students.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Landed immigrants, citizens and international students.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-5; W-4

Registration Dates: Contact Languages Institute, MRU

Semester Dates: Fall: Oct. 2 – Nov.1, 2012 Winter: Feb. 5 – March 7, 2013

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

Times: 1:30 – 3:30pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Contact: Amy Yeung, Program Coordinator

Telephone Number: 403- 440-5100 Fax Number: 403- 440-5155

Website: http://international.mtroyal.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $200

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Public

# of seats per class: Variable # of seats per program: Variable

CONV/ CUST/ PRON Institution: Tongue Twisters: Canadian Accent Training

Name of program: Accent Reduction

Brief Description: Customized program helps learners improve English pronunciation skills. Students are taught in a one-to-one class to develop new and lasting speech habits.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Ages 16 and over

Minimum CLB Levels: L-4; S-4; R-4; W-4

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Ongoing

Days: Monday to Friday

Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 200, 2620 – 21 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L3

Contact: Deanna Berry

Telephone Number: 403-990-1620 Fax Number: 403-290-6500

Website: www.tonguetwisters.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: $579/ 8 classes

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Private

# of seats per class: 1 - 2 # of seats per program: 1 - 2

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GEN Institution: AGAPÉ Language Centre

Name of program: ESL Bible Study

Brief Description:

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Minimum CLB Levels: L-2; S-2; R-2; W-2

Registration Dates: Ongoing

Semester Dates: Sept. 9 – Dec. 16, 2012 & Jan. 6 – Mar. 31, 2013

Days: Sunday

Times: 6:30 pm - 8: 30 pm

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: 16 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3K 1H7

Contact: Karen Kajorinne, Director

Telephone Number: 403- 516-1846 Fax Number: 403- 516-1946

Website: www.agapelanguagecentre.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: No

Funded: No

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-Profit

# of seats per class: 25 # of seats per program: 25

OPT Institution: Immigrant Services Calgary

Name of program: Citizenship Education Program

Brief Description: Citizenship classes are provided for immigrants to help them prepare for the citizenship test, learn more about Canada, and cultivate a sense of belonging in Canada.

Target Group/Special Eligibility:

Low income people and those with language barriers.

Minimum CLB Levels: L-1; S-1; R-1; W-1

Registration Dates: Contact Immigrant Services Calgary

Semester Dates: All year round

Days: Weekday evenings or Saturdays according to the schedules

Times: 5-session classes with a total of 15 hours or 2-session classes with a total of 7 hours

F/T or P/T: Part-time

Location: #1200, 910-7th Ave SW (ISC office)

Contact: Claudia Mejia

Telephone Number: 403- 265-1120 ext. 275 Fax Number: 403- 265-1167

Website: www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees: Yes – $10

Funded: Yes – Calgary Learns

Student Funding: No

Type of Organization: Non-profit

# of seats per class: 12 # of seats per program: N/A


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