Assessing and upgrading your English skills
The Government of Canada offers language training for newcomers. The program is called LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada).
Before you are admitted to a class, your English skills will be assessed. In the London region, the assessment centre is at the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre. They will refer you to an appropriate ESL course. These classes, from Canadian benchmark levels 1 to 5, are offered at a number of locations including:
- YM-YWCA of London (five locations including Woodstock)
- YMCA of St. Thomas – Elgin (four locations)
- Richmond Street Language Centre
- Chinese Canadian National Council
- Thames Valley District School Board (five locations)
