Learn English

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

For many newcomers, learning English is the largest hurdle to overcome in the settlement process. OCISO views English language instruction as an essential element in helping newcomers to feel at home and be fully productive in their new land. OCISO offers LINC classes at all levels (Literacy through Advanced) in two locations. Click here for maps, directions, and details.

• Free English Classes
• Full time and part time classes (Daytime and evening classes)
• Daytime quality childcare (from 6 months to 6 years)
• Evening quality childcare (from 6 months to 12 years)
• Computer lab
• Citizenship preparation and Civics topics covered
• Employment workshops
• Settlement counselling
• Field trips to museums, cultural activities and other locations and events
• Summer camp and evening programs for school-age children
• Free parking
• Free bus tickets for students in need

OCISO LINC continues to work on broadening the experiences of our students above and beyond pure language training. We are developing partnerships with corporate partners which help students develop resumes, hone their interview skills, and, in some cases, take advantage
of mentor relationships and short term co-op job placements.

Our Clients

• Immigrants over the age 17
• Convention Refugees over the age 17
• Living in the Province of Ontario

OCISO LINC Locations

1. Ottawa East School
   225 Donald Street-Door H, 2nd Floor.  
   Telephone: 613-741-1368
   OC Transpo buses 9, 18
   Bus 9 (only 5 minutes from Hurdman Station)

1. Ottawa South School
   1800 Bank Street, 3rd floor.
   Telephone: 613-249-9634
   OC Transpo buses 1, 8, 140, and 97

To Register for LINC

An assessment to determine a student's level of skill in English is done by the YMCA/YWCA Language Assessment and Resource Centre before placement.

Visit or call to one of our locations; we will make an appointment for you.

Our Funder

Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

For more information contact:

Ron Lavoie, LINC Manager
Phone: 613-249-9634 (Ottawa East) or 613-741-1368 (Ottawa South)
Fax: 613-249-9642 (Ottawa East) or 613-688-2090 (Ottawa South)
E-mail: LINC