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Program:
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Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
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Address:
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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4T4
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Court St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay one block N from Red River Rd
- Closest intersection is at the corner of Court St N and Cooke St
- Situated beside Sargent & Son Funeral Home
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides direct services for new and established permanent residents and convention refugees, and for refugee claimants
Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)- Provides assessment of English language proficiency for eligible newcomers
- Provides daytime classes for English language instruction levels 1-7, as well as literacy
Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre- Provides eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL), Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)
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Fees:
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None; Fee assistance available for Transportation Assistance - Bus pass may be provided; Day Care may be provided if spaces are available; assistance is provided by Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
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Application:
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Language Instruction for Newcomers
- Language test (CLBA, CLBPT, Literacy) will determine the appropriate level
- LINC assessment and instruction for Thunder Bay
- LINC assessment and Home Study for Thunder Bay District
Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre
- Call ahead to verify eligibility, book assessment appointment and confirm documents (Permanent Resident (PR) card or Landing paper with passport) to access service
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 18 years of age and older
Language Instruction for Newcomers
- Must be a Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee, but not yet a Canadian citizen
- Some exceptions apply; call for eligibility determination
Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre
Adults 18 years or older who are newcomers to Canada or meet one of these criteria:
- Canadian citizens born outside of Canada
- Permanent resident born outside of Canada
- Convention refugees
- Protected persons or refugee claimants
- Workers admitted under the Live-In Caregiver program
- Applicants under other programs holding the initial letter of approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Languages:
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English * French * Arabic * Farsi * Hindi * Punjabi * Spanish
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Language Notes:
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available in 58 languages
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