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English Language Programs

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

The Conestoga College LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) program offers English classes for adult newcomers who wish to improve their language skills for life, for work, and for further learning. Conestoga College LINC is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Location: 3 locations
  • Cambridge: 150 Main Street, 1st Floor, Tel: 519-740-8797
  • Kitchener: 800 King Street West, 3rd Floor, Tel: 519-886-3300
  • Waterloo: 145 Lincoln Road, 2nd Floor, Tel: 519-886-6749

Eligibility: Must be a landed immigrant, permanent resident or a convention refugee to Canada.

Cost: FREE

Availability: Classes are open for all levels from literacy to LINC Level 7. Individuals interested in LINC classes need to be assessed at the Language Assessment Centre of the YMCA Cross Cultural and Community Services in order to determine starting level. Morning and afternoon classes are offered at all three locations.

Contacts: For more information contact the Kitchener LINC office at (519) 886-3300

English Language Studies

4-level certificate language skills program to prepare students for further studies at colleges/universities

Location: Doon Campus

Eligibility: Open. An in-house placement test OR a TOEFL or IELTS score determines your level.

Cost: Tuition and fees approximately $1800 a semester (2010-2011)

Availability: Start dates in September, January, May. For more information, contact Liliana Pereira at (519) 748-5220, ext. 3751.

English as a Second Language Part time/ Continuing Education

English as a Second Language courses to help you meet your communication goals. These courses are offered in the evening.

Location: Doon and Waterloo campuses

Eligibility: Open

Cost: varies by course

Availability: See Continuing Education Catalogue. Look under Languages. For more information, contact Liliana Pereira at (519) 748-5220, ext. 3751.

Enhanced Language Training for Engineering Professionals (ELT)

Enhanced Language Training for Engineering Professionals provides language instruction based on realistic workplace tasks, preparing you to interact with colleagues and clients.

Features of the program:

  • 11 weeks of Enhanced Language Training, 15 hours a week
  • 36 hours of Skills Training in Project Management (one evening a week for 12 weeks)
  • Job search/resume writing skills training, posting resume on SkillsInternational.ca
  • Mentoring by an Engineering professional
  • Job Shadowing/Placement for 40 to 160 hours
  • This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Location: Doon Campus

Eligibility: Must be a landed immigrant, permanent resident or a convention refugee to Canada.

Cost: FREE to eligible candidates

Availability: The next session begins in September 19, 2011 at the Doon Campus.

Contacts: Mary Chivers-Harkins at (519) 748-5220, ext 2438. To contact Mary by email, write to mchivers-harkins@conestogac.on.ca

Workplace Communication Skills for Early Childhood Educators

Workplace Communication Skills for Early Childhood Educators will help you:

  • understand childcare workplaces in Ontario, including daycare centres and nursery schools
  • communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, children, and supervisors
  • develop strong interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills.

Features of the program:

  • 15 weeks of classes, 12 hours a week
  • hands-on learning activities such as role-playing exercises, dialogue practice sessions, and simulations of common on-the-job experiences
  • workshops provided by content experts
  • This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Location: Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener

Eligibility:

  • background in early childhood education
  • an intermediate level of English (Canadian Language Benchmarks 6-8)
  • landed immigrants, permanent residents or convention refugees to Canada

Cost: FREE

Availability: We will be interviewing candidates soon for the session which runs from September 6 to December 16, 2011.

Contacts: For more information contact Jane Richards at jprichards@conestogac.on.ca or at (519) 748-5220 ext: 2421.

Workplace Communication Skills for Accounting

Workplace Communication Skills for Accounting will help you:

  • understand business workplaces in Ontario
  • communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, financial officers and governmental offices
  • develop strong interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills.

Features of the program:

  • 15 weeks of classes, 12 hours a week
  • Introduction to communication for general business purposes with a particular focus on accounting
  • hands-on learning activities such as role-playing exercises, dialogue practice sessions, and simulations of common on-the-job experiences
  • workshops provided by content experts
  • This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Location: Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener

Eligibility:

  • training or experience in Business/Accounting
  • an intermediate level of English (Canadian Language Benchmarks 6-8)
  • landed immigrants, permanent residents or convention refugees to Canada

Cost: FREE

Availability: We are interviewing candidates now for the session which runs from May 9 to August 19, 2011.

Contacts: For more information contact Jane Richards at jprichards@conestogac.on.ca or at (519) 748-5220 ext: 2421.

Workplace Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals

Workplace Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals will help you:

  • understand health care workplaces in Ontario such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes
  • clearly and effectively interact with colleagues, clients and supervisors
  • develop strong interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills

Features of the program:

  • 15 weeks of classes, 12 hours a week
  • hands-on learning activities such as role-playing exercises, dialogue practice sessions, and simulations of common on-the-job experiences
  • workshops provided by content experts
  • This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Location: Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener

Eligibility:

  • training or experience in nursing or personal support work
  • an intermediate level of English (Canadian Language Benchmarks 6-8)
  • landed immigrants, permanent residents or convention refugees to Canada

Cost: FREE

Availability: We will be interviewing candidates soon for the session which runs from September 6 to December 16, 2011.

Contacts: For more information contact Jane Richards at jprichards@conestogac.on.ca or at (519) 748-5220 ext: 2421.

Workplace Communication Skills for Technology

Workplace Communication Skills for Technology will help you:

  • Understand technology workplaces in Ontario
  • Clearly and effectively interact with colleagues, clients, supervisors and stakeholders, and in project teams
  • Develop strong interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills

Features of the program:

  • 12 weeks of classes, 15 hours a week
  • Hands-on learning activities such as role-playing exercises, dialogue practice sessions, and simulations of common on-the-job experiences
  • Workshops provided by content experts
  • This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Location: Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener

Eligibility:

  • Training or experience in engineering, information, architectural or environmental technology
  • An intermediate level of English (Canadian Language Benchmarks 6-8)
  • Landed immigrants, permanent residents or convention refugees to Canada

Cost: FREE

Availability: We will be interviewing candidates soon for the session which runs from January 5 to March 30, 2012.

Contacts: For more information contact Jane Richards at jprichards@conestogac.on.ca or at (519) 748-5220 ext: 2421.

Workplace Communication Skills for Construction Trades

Workplace Communication Skills for Construction Trades will help you:

  • Communicate on the job
  • Use telephone and two-way radio confidently
  • Find work in construction in Ontario
  • Network effectively

Features of the program:

  • 12 weeks of classes, 15 hours a week
  • Hands-on learning activities such as role-playing exercises, dialogue practice sessions, and simulations of common on-the-job experiences
  • Workshops provided by content experts
  • This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Location: Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener

Eligibility:

  • Training or experience in civil, electrical, or mechanical trades
  • An intermediate level of English (Canadian Language Benchmarks 5-8)
  • Landed immigrants, permanent residents or convention refugees to Canada

Cost: FREE

Availability: We will be interviewing candidates soon for the session which runs from January 5 to March 30, 2012.

Contacts: For more information contact Jane Richards at jprichards@conestogac.on.ca or at (519) 748-5220 ext: 2421.