KIS offers LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes to eligible clients.
It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is free to Permanent Residents, Refugees and Temporary Residents on their pathway to Permanent Residency.
LINC is offered from CLB literacy level to CLB level 8 for all adult newcomers, refugees, settled immigrants. This program is suited for all levels of literacy, age groups, genders and backgrounds. It can help you meet individual language goals so you can communicate and engage in everyday life in your community, at work or school as quickly as possible.
Our instructors are all TESL certified with years of experience teaching English in Canada and abroad. Classes give you the opportunity to learn English at your own pace, with no tests, stress or judgment and give you the opportunity to learn English at your own pace, with no tests, no stress and no judgment.
We have developed hybrid classes in addition to in-person classes for all levels with a variety of scheduling options to meet your needs.
1. Complete an intake and book and appointment online or in person.
2. Take a placement assessment in-person
3. Join class!
FREE: For Permanent Residents, Refugees, Temporary Residents on their pathway to Permanent Residency, and naturalized citizens seeking employment, 18 years +
(Waitlists may apply)
Fee of $60 for CLB assessment for HCAP (Health Care Assistant Program) and ECEA (Early Childhood Educator Assistant)
LINC classes are offered from Monday to Thursday with flexible times to fit your schedule, level and childcare needs. Note that most classes are offered virtually
Morning Classes:
9:00am-12:00pm – Levels: (0 and 4-8) – Childmind on-site for eligible participating parents
Afternoon Classes:
12:00pm-3:00pm – Levels: (2-3)
12:00pm-3:30pm – Levels: (1) Childmind on-site for eligible participating parents
Night Classes:
6:00pm-8:00pm – Levels:(2-8) – Childmind not available
Note: Childminding is available for eligible and participating parents who remain on-sight during their classes or while accessing services. Please visit our Childmind page (provide link) for program information.
KAMLOOPS IMMIGRANT SERVICES, 448 TRANQUILLE ROAD KAMLOOPS, BC V2B 3H2
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Kamloops Immigrant Services does not offer immigration consulting services. For inquiries on how to immigrate to Canada or obtain work/study/visitor visa: Please visit www.iccrc-crcic.ca to find a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant in your area.
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