Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton Centre for Adult and Continuing Education

Service: Newcomer Language Services

Record #: OAK0334
Last Full Update: 26 May 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Oakville 905-849-7555 ext 223/251;  
Burlington 905-632-5858 ext 221;  
Milton 905-693-6676 ext 1
E-Mail lincesl@mertoncentre.com
Website merton.hcdsb.org
Social Media Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Andrea Basic, Manager, Settlement and Newcomer Language Programs; Phone: 905-849-7555 ext 227; Email: basica@hcdsb.org
Alternate Contact Peter Cory (Oak), Salvina Lauricella (Burl), Ana Perez (Mil), LINC/ESL/FSL Officer; Phone: Oakville 905-849-7555 ext 241 * Burlington 905-632-5858 ext 221 * Milton 905-693-6676 ext 226; Email: lincesl@mertoncentre.com

Agency Information

Funding Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) ; Federal - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A continuing education service of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) which offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English as a Second Language (ESL) from levels 1 to 10 and French as a Second Language (FSL) . 
 
Programs designed for:

  • Adult immigrants wanting to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English and/or French
  • Exam preparation for IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario) 
  • Adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills
  • Classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations  

Classes:

  • Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1 to 10
  • French as a Second Language (FSL) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
  • Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing 
  • Literacy 
  • Pronunciation
  • Business English
  • Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses
  • Computers for the Workplace
  • IELTS / Academic English Test Preparation 

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation

  • Focus on English comprehension and language skills specific to the Canadian Citizenship test 
  • Learn about Canadian geography, history, political system, and the cultural diversity of Canada
  • Five-week course, scheduled multiple times throughout the year (call for details of course dates)
Hours
  • Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
  • Classes 9 am-12:30 pm, 1 pm-3:30 pm, 6 pm-9 pm 
  • continuous LINC/ESL and FSL enrollment throughout the year
  • most Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses are offered in 5-week and 8-week modules
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
* Language programs are fully funded and FREE for Adults 18+ who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons, naturalized Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, Live-in Caregivers, Provincial Nominees and sponsored Family members who are Approved-in-Principle for Permanent Residence. 
 
* A nominal fee is applicable for Adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada.
Application

New students must take a CLARS placement test and bring immigration documents for verification of status

Languages English ; French
Fees Service ; None - for eligible registered adults ; * Language programs are fully funded and FREE for Adults 18+ who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees/Protected Persons, naturalized Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, Live-in Caregivers, Provincial Nominees and sponsored Family members who are Approved-in-Principle for Permanent Residence.  
 
* A nominal fee is applicable for Adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada.nominal cost for adults 18+ who are Temporary Residents including Visitors and Workers in Canada

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Thomas Merton Centre
255 Morden Rd
Oakville, ON L6K 2S2
Intersection Morden Rd and Rebecca St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Newcomers
HCSD Sub Heading English as a Second Language
Service Categories Adult English as a Second Language Tests ; English as a Second Language ; English Language Proficiency Test Preparation ; French as a Second Language ; Vocational English as a Second Language

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