Summer 2023 English Language Classes
Adult LINC & ESL non-credit classes are free for eligible adult immigrants (REFUGEE CLAIMANT or CONVENTION REFUGEE or PERMANENT RESIDENT or LIVE-IN CAREGIVER or NATURALIZED CANADIAN CITIZEN) and you must have a valid language assessment.
- Fee for services classes are NOT available for Visitors & Study Permits that do not fall under the federal or provincial requirements for LINC or ESL classes
Summer Schedule: Tuesday July 4 to Thursday August 3, 2023
Morning class schedule: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am-11:30am
Afternoon class schedule: Monday to Thursday: 12:00pm-2:30pm
NO CLASSES ON FRIDAYS for Summer 2023
Registration for Summer ESL In-Person Day classes in Ajax and Summer Online Day classes will open on Monday May 22, 2023.
Students registering for online classes must have a laptop or computer at home and access to WiFi. Students cannot join with a phone.
NOTE: Course details, including schedule, duration, capacity, are subject to change.
Students will be contacted the last week of June to confirm registration.
Adult ESL non-credit Summer Day Classes
July 4-August 3, 2023
Morning Classes
Monday to Thursday
9:00am-11:30am
Afternoon Classes
Monday to Thursday
12:00pm-2:30pm
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NEW class CLB 1&2 In Person |
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FULL! CLB Literacy (Pre-Level 1) In Person |
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| CLB 2&3 In Person |
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| CLB 4 In Person |
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| Online CLB 4 |
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FULL! Online CLB 5-7 English for the Workplace |
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| CLB Literacy (Pre-Level 1) In Person |
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| CLB 1-3 Listening & Speaking In Person |
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| Online CLB 3&4 |
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| CLB 4 Listening & Speaking In Person |
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FULL! Online CLB 5-6 Reading & Writing for the Workplace |
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Important Information for ONLINE students:
Students must have a computer, laptop or tablet at home with Internet or WiFi to participate in the Online Classes.
You CANNOT attend the Online classes with a phone.
The school has a limited number of Chromebooks available to lend out to local DURHAM students. Please email the office at LearnEnglish@dcdsb.ca if you want to have your name added to the waiting list for a Chromebook.
NIGHT SCHOOL & SEPTEMBER CLASSES
Night School - next session starts October 2023!
- No Night Classes are offered June-September 2023
- visit our website in late August for course details and registration
September 2023 Information
- Information will be available in late August 2023 for our 2023-2024 classes
Online summer classes will be online using Teams virtual platform and D2L learning platform
Students must participate in class 4 days per week
*Course details, including schedule, duration, capacity, are subject to change
Important Information
* Course details, including schedule, duration, capacity, are subject to change
- Technology is needed for ONLINE learning
- D2L is an online website which will be the learning platform used by all classes
- Availability of courses will be dependent on capacity and needs
- You will be contacted by email when a seat is available for you to start to study
To register, you must have a valid/current language assessment!
1. Do you need a Language Assessment?
Click here to contact the Language Assessment Centre to book an appointment
Language assessments are provided by appointment only. Call 1-855-330-8655 or email ysla@achev.ca to book an assessment.
2. Ready to Register?
3. Important Information:
- Attendance Policy - students must participate each day (Monday - Thursday) using the Zoom and D2L platforms. Poor attendance will result in removal from the class
4. Need Technology?
- Technology Required - Online students must have a computer, Chromebook, tablet or laptop to participate in the class.
- If you only have a cellphone/smartphone you will not be able to fully participate in the class.
- The Ajax Library has a lending/borrowing program available for residents of Durham.
- Contact the library if you need a Chromebook or tablet visit the Ajax Library website: http://www.ajaxlibrary.ca/ or call 905-683-4000 ext. 8809
- Need help with technology?
- Contact us at LearnEnglish@dcdsb.ca for more information
Health and Safety Information – Please review before coming to school
Students must self-assess daily for COVID-19 related symptoms before arriving to school (visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/)
