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ESL & Newcomer Programs

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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
Icon of the event Newcomer Programs at Steeles
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

An information program with The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association for newcomers in Chinese. Call branch for details.


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:
Tue May 21
Thu May 23
Tue May 28
Thu May 30
Tue Jun 04
Icon of the event WoodGreen English Conversation Circle
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

If you are a newcomer to Canada and want to practice your English communication skills, this program is for you! Newcomers and local Canadian volunteers sit together for a 90 minute informal conversation about culture, food, ...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 21
Tue May 28
Tue Jun 04
Tue Jun 11
Tue Jun 18
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 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 Craft Connections
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

Need a break? Drop in and meet a group of crafters who teach and learn from each other. Bring a project that you are working on or pick up a new craft in a friendly environment. Group projects for charities are possible and m...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 22
Wed May 29
Wed Jun 05
Wed Jun 12
Wed Jun 19
Icon of the event Citizenship Mentoring Circle - Spring Session
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Citizenship Education Circle (funded through Citizenship and Immigration Canada) is a 10-session mentoring program for newcomers which covers all topics of the book "Discovering Canada"....


Upcoming Dates:
Mon May 27
Mon Jun 03
Mon Jun 10
Mon Jun 17
Mon Jun 24
Icon of the event Newcomer Programs at Steeles
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Steeles

An information program with The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association for newcomers in Chinese. Call branch for details.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jul 24
Wed Aug 28
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 May 22
Wed May 29
Wed Jun 05
Wed Jun 12
Wed Jun 19