The library has books, online tools, and classes to help people learning English as a second language.
ESL learning materials
Books
Databases and online tools
IELTS
Practice tests with answers. Prepare for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.
ESL classes
Classes taught in English only
Cedarbrae
Classes offered September to July
Basic
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto Catholic District School Board
Dawes Road
Classes offered from September to June
For information call 416–396–3820
Intermediate
Tuesdays – Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto Catholic District School Board
Downsview
Classes offered September to June
For information call 416–338–4300
Beginner/Intermediate
Mondays – Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Beginner/Intermediate
Mondays – Thursdays, 12 noon – 2:30 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board
Fairview
Classes offered September to June
Registration required.
For information call 416–395–5750
Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board
Goldhawk Park
Classes offered September to June
For information call 416-222–8282, ext. 2499
Beginner/Low intermediate
Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto Catholic District School Board
Malvern
Classes offered September to June
Beginner
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Parkdale
Classes offered September to June
For information call: 416–338–4300
Beginner/Intermediate
Mondays – Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board
Pleasant View
Classes offered September to June
Beginner/Intermediate
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board
Classes with bilingual instruction
Riverdale
Classes offered September to June
For information call 416-338-4300
Cantonese/Mandarin/English
Low Beginner and Beginner
Mondays to Thursdays, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board and Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
Mid-Beginner
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board