WoodGreen offers English language classes, including sector-specific language training and employment-readiness support, as part of our Settlement Services for Newcomers and Refugees.
Quick facts
Service type: Newcomer
Eligibility: Newcomers to Canada (age 18+) and their families, Permanent Residents, Protected Persons and Convention Refugees, *CUAET status clients are only eligible until March 31, 2025)
Fee: Free, childcare available for in-person classes, TTC support
Delivery: Virtual and in-person - CLB levels 0-4 in person; CLB 5+ online
Our Programs
WoodGreen offers several English language lesson options for newcomers. Beginner to advanced level classes run at various times, including evenings and weekends. English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is designed to improve general English literacy and to help newcomers settle in Canada, expand employment opportunities and access government and community resources. We also provide child care during class and support with transportation expenses to in-person sessions. Qualified clients will receive English Language certification for their citizenship test.
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Contact information
Alma Betancourth
Supervisor, Newcomer Language Programs
(416) 405-5100 ext: 2100
Gulnigar Baham
Sr. Manager of Newcomer Language Programs
Location
1491 Danforth Ave. Toronto, ON
M4J 1N5
260 Wellesley St. E. Toronto, ON
M4X 1G6
Our Programs
English for Jobs (E4Jobs)
Level: CLB levels 3-4
Purpose: E4Jobs helps with job search basics like interviews, applications, and writing resumes and cover letters
Benefits: Networking, resume building, interview skills, gaining confidence for navigating the Canadian job market
Delivery: Online
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Levels: Beginner to advanced English classes with flexible schedules (evenings, weekends)
Purpose: Boosts English literacy, aids newcomers in Canada
Benefits: Expands job opportunities, access to resources
Certification: Certificate of Achievement at each level
Family Friendly: Free childcare for in-person classes (ages 19 months to school age)
Format: Currently a hybrid program (in-person and online)
Family friendly: Free childcare for in-person classes (ages 19 months to school age).
For more details about Language instruction for newcomers to Canada (LINC) please download the flyer below
Level: Open to all
Purpose: Provide guidance and mentorship to skilled newcomers who are paired with established Canadian mentors from similar professions to assist with transitioning and succeeding in the workplace
Benefits: Reaching career goal with support of mentors
Delivery: Online
Level: Beginner to advanced
Purpose: To create a community of belonging for newcomers while talking about various topics based on everyone's interests
Benefits: Practice speaking English, increase in confidence, feel a sense of belonging, and learn about cultural integration
Delivery: Online and In-person
• Free childcare services in the same building
• 19 months to school age children of parents enrolled in LINC
• Activities are specifically designed to develop literacy and communication skills in children
For more details about Care for newcomer children please download the flyer below
We work with immigrants and refugees to access affordable housing resources, employment opportunities and government services, including health care. We can also address questions regarding citizenship, permanent residency and work permits.
The Newcomer Community Integration Program (NCIP) works to address barriers experienced by newcomer immigrants and refugees who identify as women. We help to improve access to supports and opportunities that foster social and economic integration.
The Youth Wellness Centre is a welcoming and inclusive space offering a range of services, including financial counselling, settlement programs, mental health support and access to community-based services to find supportive housing and employment opportunities.
Designed for youth who are new to Canada, this program offers recreational, skill-building and mental health services, working with young newcomers as they make friends and settle into their new home.
ILEO Construction Union Employment Pathway Program
This program provides pre-employment training, union apprenticeships, paid work placements, and mentorship to help residents of the Scarborough Golden Mile neighbourhood launch successful careers in the skilled trades.
WoodGreen offers free Pre-Apprentice and Trades Programs, catering to newcomers and those facing employment barriers to provide a pathway to high-demand trades. Participants undergo assessments for grade 12 Math and English and engage in Academic Upgrading to develop essential communication and numeracy skills for entry into skilled trades.
In partnership with George Brown College, this 15-week skills training program provides newcomers and jobseekers with an opportunity to start their skilled trades career in plumbing. Participants will have access to additional supports to assist them with their training throughout the program.
Personalized Career Accelerator (for Newcomers to Canada)
The Personalized Career Accelerator program (formerly known as Mentoring Pathways to Employment) helps skilled newcomers to succeed in a Canadian job search and connects them with a mentor with shared experiences who can support their journey.
Older Workers’ Initiative (Ontario Works recipients only)
The Older Workers’ Initiative (OWI) aims to improve access to sustainable employment for job seekers aged 45 years or older who are on Ontario Works and have been unemployed for at least 1 year.
815 Danforth Ave. Toronto, ON M4J 1L2, and 1533 Victoria Park Ave. Toronto, ON M1L 2T3
Delivered in partnership with George Brown College, this free training program is designed to prepare women and gender-diverse individuals for entry-level work in the manufacturing sector. The program includes Academic Upgrading, CNC/Precision Machining training, and the opportunity for a paid job placement.
Industrial Mechanic Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Program
This free program equips students with skills related to the millwright trade, which involves installing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing industrial machines. Delivered by George Brown College in partnership with WoodGreen, the program includes trade readiness, employment preparation and academic upgrading.
