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ESL & Newcomer Programs

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 refugee status to join. This program is co-sponsored by North York Community ...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jun 26
Icon of the event TOEFL Preparation Class
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

This class helps you prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for university admission. You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Toronto to join. Bring identification with address and proof of ...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 20
Tue Jun 25
Thu Jun 27
Icon of the event Canada: My New Home - Literature, Art, Culture and Traditions
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

This Library Settlement program run by the YMCA Newcomer Information Center invites all newcomers to share in the discovery of their new country and culture. Come and participate in readings and discussions about Canada.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Sep 09
Mon Sep 16
Mon Sep 23
Mon Sep 30
Mon Oct 07
Icon of the event Canada: My New Home-Steps to English Fluency
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

This Library Settlement program run by the YMCA Newcomer Information Center invites all newcomers to share, in the form of discussions, different topics about Canadian life, culture and traditions. Come and join our conversat...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jun 20
Tue Jun 25
Thu Jun 27
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 Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP)
Ongoing event running from Mon Jul 01, 2013 - Thu Aug 29, 2013
Centennial

New to Canada? Need Information on employment, housing, language learning, schools and other topics. Speak to the LSP worker in this Branch....

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 Sep 03
Wed Sep 04
Thu Sep 05
Tue Sep 10
Wed Sep 11
Icon of the event Adult English Classes: ESL CLB 1
11:30 am - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Goldhawk Park

English as a Second Language classes help you improve your English language skills and learn about Canadian culture. Programs are co-sponsored by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Registration required, 416-222-8282...


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Jun 21
Mon Jun 24
Wed Jun 26
Icon of the event Settlement Services for Newcomers
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Goldhawk Park

Settlement workers provide in person, one-on-one assistance to help newcomer families with settlement-related issues. This is a co-sponsored program with Catholic Cross Cultural Services. No registration required, but sign in...


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Aug 12
Mon Aug 19
Mon Aug 26
Icon of the event Craft Connections
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

An afternoon gathering for adult crafters. Learn a craft, teach a craft and create personal and community projects in a friendly casual setting....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 11
Wed Sep 18
Wed Sep 25
Wed Oct 02
Wed Oct 09