Malton Neighbourhood Services -- LINC

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

About our LINC courses

Malton Neighbourhood Services offers free English language instruction classes for newcomers to Canada. All classes are taught by qualified instructors according to a government-regulated curriculum and help develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Benefits of our LINC program

Helps you gain confidence to use your English language in everyday life situations
Improves your English language skills to enable you to obtain better jobs and succeed in the Canadian school system and workplace
LINC classes not only teach English language skills, but also give practical advice on how to settle into the Canadian culture
Daily basic computer classes help you learn and upgrade your present skills (Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Daily conversation circles are conducted
Eligible students may receive free childminding services and bus tickets for Mississauga/Brampton
Fun-filled environment helps you learn about other cultures, make new friends and find support

Eligibility

Open to landed immigrants and convention refugees
On-going intakes
To determine which level is most appropriate, testing is conducted prior to the start of classes

Format

Full-time day classes, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Part-time evening classes, Monday - Thursday, 5:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Conversation Circles, Saturdays 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. *available only at Cottrelle location

Fees

All courses and placement testing are free of charge

Program Locations

Classes are held upstairs at Malton Neighbourhood Services, 3540 Morning Star Drive, Mississauga, ON, inside the Malton Community Centre in the heart of Malton.

Classes are also available at our new Brampton location, MNS Multicultural Newcomer Services, 3975 Cottrelle Blvd, Units 8-10, just off Highway 50.

LINC Contact Details

To schedule an appointment, please call 905 677-6270 or the assessment centre at 905 677-0007, press 1.