Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

Program Overview

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) will help you develop your English skills for settlement, employment, further studies, or daily life. We have full-time and part-time programs for most CLB levels and you can study in a variety of locations.

Fees

LINC is provided for free to permanent residents and refugees thanks to funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

There may be a one-time fee of $35 for the mandatory student identification card.

Benefits

Do you want to develop your English skills to achieve your goals? Then these programs are for you!

• Computer and online language practice
• Settlement topics (For example: cross-cultural issues; government, education, law and health care in Canada; Canadian culture, recreational activities, climate and weather; formal and informal social interactions)
• Job market preparation (For example: job search strategies; interview questions; preparing a resume; employment information)
• Workplace language exposure (Students in the higher levels will participate in a volunteer work experience in the final month of the program)

Program Requirements

Only permanent residents and refugees are eligible for this program.

How to Register

To register for your language assessment test, please contact WELARC in one of the following ways:

• Email: info@welarc.net
• Phone: 204.943.5387
• In person: 400-275 Portage Avenue

Once your English language skills have been assessed, WELARC will refer you to a language program that fits your needs. If you are referred to the Centre for Newcomer Integration, we will contact you about how to continue with your orientation and registration.

Program Dates

Work Experience Program

The 15-week Work Experience Program (WEP) is for students looking to develop English language skills that will help them prepare for entry or advancement in the workplace. This program includes a three-week work experience placement where students can explore a field of their choice. 

The WEP placements provide students with industry work experience to: 

• Learn and use workplace language and communication skills 
• Participate and build confidence 
• Apply language and intercultural concepts from the classroom to real-life situations 
• Gain valuable Canadian work experience 
• Build networks and connect with professionals 
• Learn, observe and practice essential skills such as: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork 
• Obtain industry information to assist with academic and career planning  

What Employers and Students Say About Their Work Experience Placement

“Volunteering was for me a beneficial experience, thanks to the big deal of knowledge I acquired and skills I was sculpted with. I was able not only to observe people working with elders, but also to handle, as volunteer, different kind of situation dealing with elders, which will be an added value to my career experience. Another benefit of volunteering was to meet nice people willing to help, and have a chance to understand the Canadian culture. To enumerate all the advantages and benefits I have had the chance to know and to be delighted with during my volunteer experience, will be an impossible task, for they are myriad and numberless.”

– Student, Work Experience Placement at Seven Oaks General Hospital

“We’ve got many RRC Polytech graduates working at our office from the architectural technology program and we support what the college is doing. It just seemed like such a good fit for the Iranian architect that we have here to help mentor your student during her time with us.”

– LM Architectural Group

“Dear Teacher, Today, it was my first day at the museum. It was helpful for me and you know I feel confident today for I spoke in front of 25-30 people. Moreover, I took first turn for introducing. I hope this workplace will be help me to improve my language skills. Thank you so much. Yours Sincerely, Harmandeep”

– Work Experience Placement at Canadian Museum for Human Rights

“Finding a job is difficult, getting a job is even more difficult so I just want to share my experience: 1st time I volunteered there, they didn’t know me and my abilities so they just gave me some simple things to do. 2nd time, they gave me more complex things to do. They knew my abilities so they gave more things which were similar to my profession to prove myself. I’m very happy to tell you that I got a job from the company where I volunteered last term.”

– Student, Work Experience Placement at Canadian Museum for Human Rights