Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

REGISTRATION for LINC classes will open on Monday August 24, 2026.

NEW CLASSES BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2026.

Newcomers with a valid Language Assessment are invited to complete a Registration Request Form.
This does not guarantee a seat in a class. All eligible students will be placed on a waiting list and will be contacted WHEN a seat is available.

Before joining a class, all students must provide proof of current Immigration Status, to be eligible to attend.

Eligibility for LINC classes

To attend you must:

Be a Permanent Resident, a Protected Person, a Convention Refugee
Be at least 18 years old
Not be registered in a CLIC program
Take a test at a Language Assessment Centre

Important Information

Read the class schedule BEFORE you complete the Registration Request Form to ensure you are registering for a class WE ARE OFFERING. Not all levels will be offered at all times, and at all locations.

Due to high demand students are asked to register for only 1 day class (morning or afternoon) as we have long waiting lists. Students MUST be able to attend 100% of the time as we will be enforcing our attendance policy. We do not have part-time day classes. All classes are 5 days/week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday AND Friday.

Please check the school locations below for a list of which classes are available BEFORE you complete the Registration Form.

Attendance Policy

students must to be able to attend class 100% of the time, attending all classes during the scheduled time
students cannot take time off for any reason and risk being removed from the class if the Attendance Policy is not met
students who only want to attend part-time classes or need a flexible schedule are asked to contact the ACHEV Assessment Centre for a list of schools at 1-855-330-8655.

Locations:

Ajax Welcome Center Immigrant Services - 458 Fairall Street, Ajax ON

The school is located inside Ajax Welcome Centre/CDCD, at the north-east corner of Fairall Street and Westney Road.

Whitby Language Centre - 1003 Giffard Street, Whitby, ON

The school is located near the corner of Dundas Street (Highway 2) and Cochrane Street in Whitby, on Giffard Street between St John the Evangelist Church and St John the Evangelist Elementary School. Enter the church parking lot and you will see the school on the right side.

Student Testimonials

"The ESL classes have helped me improve my speaking, writing, and confidence in English. The ESL teachers are kind, supportive, and encouraging, and the lessons are very helpful for everyday life. I would recommend this school because it provides a friendly learning environment and helps students succeed in their goals."

Thank you, Luwam