Learn English at home for free!
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is an English language training program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). LINC Home Study Canada provides free distance education for eligible newcomers who cannot attend LINC classes in person in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
To be successful in the program, you need at least 5 hours to study independently each week. You can choose to study either online (computer with internet access) or by correspondence (books and CDs). TESL-certified instructors are available for weekly one-on-one classes by telephone or online platform. Your instructor will tailor your learning plan based on your needs and provide you with ongoing support. Regular feedback will be provided on your learning progress.
To be referred to the LINC Home Study program, you must first book an appointment at a Language Assessment Centre to test your English language skills and confirm your eligibility. LINC Home Study will gather more information to complete your registration after your referral. You will be placed on a waitlist until a seat becomes available. When it is time for you to start the program, your instructor will contact you by phone or email.
Visit our website www.linchsnational.ca
- Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, Protected Person, or Temporary Resident (MOME2023, CUAET)
- Of legal school leaving age within province or territory of residence
- Unable to attend LINC classes in person
- A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 3 for Listening and Speaking and a score of 2 for Reading and Writing
Regional Resources: Information about settlement services by province and territory to support newcomers across Canada
Learn MoreCentral Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
101 – 319 Selby Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R4 Canada
- Jillian Yun
- (250) 753-6911 ext. 106
- jyun@cvims.org
- Fax 250-753-4250
- http://www.cvims.org
Immigrant Services, Chilliwack
45938 Wellington Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C7 Canada
- (604) 792-4267
- ccsinfo@comserv.bc.ca
- Fax (604) 792-6575
- http://comserv.bc.ca
Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) of Prince George
1270 – 2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3B3 Canada
- (250) 562-2900
- imss.pg@shawcable.com
- elsa.imss@shawcable.com
- Fax (250)563-4852
- http://www.imss.ca