• English as a Second Language
• ESL/ Computer Skills
• Workplace Preparation
• Citizenship Preparation
• TOEFL
• ESL Literacy
• Literacy & Basic Skills
• LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)

TIME BLOCKS

Our programs are offered eleven months a year (September to July) in the following time blocks:

• full-time day (25 hours a week)
• part-time day (5 - 20 hours a week)
• evening ( 4 - 8 hours a week)
• weekend (Saturday morning, Sunday afternoon)

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LOCATIONS

Greater Toronto Area
For program times, dates, locations refer to the Program Directory

CONTACT

Our central office is located at:

Toronto Catholic District School Board
Continuing Education Department
Adult ESL Program
80 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto , Ontario M2N 6E8
Canada
Telephone: (416) 222-8282 Ext. 2499 or 2429
Fax: (416) 512-4992

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STATISTICS

Student population ~ 36,000 adult learners annually
Number of day locations ~ over 50
Several evening locations
Several weekend locations

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GOALS

The Adult Education Program assists adult learners in developing communication skills necessary to become fully integrated members of Canadian society. The objective of the program is to develop language and literacy skills, to promote computer skills and to cultivate an appreciation of Canadian society and culture. The Continuing Education Department co-sponsors Adult Education programs with a large number of community agencies in Metropolitan Toronto ensuring access of all ethnic groups to our classes. Many language instruction classes are offered in school locations, thus providing an important link between parents and the school their children may attend. Being a part of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, one of the largest school boards in Ontario and Canada, the Continuing Education Department has maintained a global perspective in addressing the needs of newcomers. It strives to facilitate the adjustment and the integration process of newcomers through classroom activities and counseling provided in co-operation with community based agencies.

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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

Superintendent of Continuing Education
Co-ordinator of Adult Education

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NURSERY PROGRAMS

Nursery and childminding programs are offered to pre-school children at some of the LINC and provincially funded locations. Qualified nursery staff provide an enriching pre-school program to children who are 2.5 to 5 years of age.  Some locations accommodate toddlers from 18 months to 2.5 years of age.  The nursery facilities are for the child of a parent or legal guardian attending classes in the same building.
For detailed information on program dates, times and locations please refer to the program directory.

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