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ESL & Newcomer Programs

Icon of the event English Language Classes (ESL)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Brookbanks

Classes are offered from basic to advanced levels to help you with your English and learn about Canadian culture. This program also helps students get ready for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - a test that is f...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Sep 03
Thu Sep 05
Tue Sep 10
Thu Sep 12
Tue Sep 17
Icon of the event Personal Safety and Home Security Workshop
Tue Jul 23, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Agincourt

This workshop focuses on important safety topics including how to prevent assault and injury, ways to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime, and tips on securing your home and property. For more information and to re...

Icon of the event ESL Reading and Conversation Circle
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Albion

Join us on Monday nights for some conversation and light reading. Improve your English through social interaction.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 05
Icon of the event Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain program  in Cantonese
9:30 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Agincourt

Getting the most out of life with chronic pain means better managing your pain, your emotions and your daily activities. You will receive a copy of the book "Living with Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions". Workshop is for ...


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 12
Icon of the event English Conversation Circle
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Practice your conversation skills, make new friends, and learn about the library. You must be at least 18 years of age and have landed immigrant or Convention Refugee status to join. This program is co-sponsored by North York...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jul 03
Wed Jul 10
Wed Jul 17
Wed Jul 24
Wed Jul 31
Icon of the event ESL Summer Beginner Class
9:00 am - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Learn to speak English in this class. You will learn English...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jul 02
Wed Jul 03
Thu Jul 04
Fri Jul 05
Mon Jul 08
Icon of the event Employment Support Programs Workshop
Thu Jun 20, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Agincourt

This workshop provides important information including the Ontario self-employment benefit, second career training, job matching program (wage subsidy) and the application procedure. For more details and to register, call Wen...

Icon of the event English Language Class
9:30 am - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Dawes Road

From the TDCSB. Intermediate English classes will be offered three times a week Tuesday to Thursday for newcomers. There will be no daycare offered for this program. Contact branch for details.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jun 04
Wed Jun 05
Thu Jun 06
Tue Jun 11
Wed Jun 12
Icon of the event Information for Newcomers (COSTI)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Are you a newcomer to Canada? If you need information on: Employment, Health, Education, Housing or Settling into your community come to one of our free, drop in sessions on the 3rd floor and speak to a COSTI representative.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 28
Fri Jul 26
Fri Aug 30
Icon of the event Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) - An Information Session
Wed May 29, 2013 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Agincourt

This session provides important information including the application process, the eligibility requirements, repayment information and other financial assistance and student awards. For more details and to register, call 416-...