Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
The program helps immigrant women who are permanent residents learn English.

 

Program Details

  • English language education (part-time classes)
  • free childcare for children 6 months to 6 years old
  • reading, writing and pronunciation support
  • one-on-one language support and mentoring
  • communication enhancement
  • computer and technology use
  • health education
  • community resources information and referral

Eligible Clients

The program is available to all permanent residents.  A  Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) assessment is required for enrolment.

 

Additional Program Information

  • the program has three intakes a year:
           - April – July

            - August – November

           -  November – March 
  • classes are offered part-time:

          - morning     9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

          - afternoon   1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
          - evening      6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • the program offers field trips and group visits to different places in Calgary
  • guest speakers provide diverse learning experiences for participants
  • language learning is supported through the use of computers and other technologies
  • the program offers one-on-one language support through individual mentoring component
  • referrals to other CIWA programs help participants access additional support services

 

Free childcare and first language support is available.

 

Translated Documents

Arabic | Mandarin | Spanish

 

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Funded by:

government