Upper Grand District School Board, St George's Centre for ESL
Site: Guelph
Service: English as a Second Language
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0089 | Last Modified: 23 Feb 2021 | Last Full Update: 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; English as a Second Language for Adults ; ESL ; ESL - Citizenship and language training ; Language Instruction for Newcomers ; LINC ; St George's Adult ESL Program at St George's Centre ; UGDSB |
| Fax | 519-766-9485 |
| stgeorges.centre@ugdsb.on.ca | |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/continuing-education/esl |
| Primary Contact | Sheila Nicholas, Program Administrator, ESL and LINC Programs; Phone: 519-766-9551 * 519-823-1300; Email: sheila.nicholas@ugdsb.on.ca |
| Description (Site) | Sites located near Guelph Downtown area (north and east) and in south end: * St George's Centre, 21 King St * St George's ESL at Tytler, 131 Ontario St * Wellington Centre for Continuing Education, 1428 Gordon St |
| Site Location | Various sites in Guelph |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Arthur St N and King St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking - Accessible ; Entrance - Accessible ; Not Accessible - Washroom (Men's) - located on second floor |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update: * in-person registration not available; call or email to register only * all classes at St. George's Centre are online * a small number of in person classes for beginning levels are open at Tytler Centre * in-person classes may be changed to online classes if directed to do so by provincial government English language day and evening classes for adults: * English as a Second Language (ESL) * Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Speciality classes (schedule varies, call for information): * academic test preparation * preparation for IELTS and TOEFL class * citizenship class * may offer other classes related to spoken and written English language development and skills training Childminding program for some LINC classes: * free childminding for children of landed immigrants, permanent residents and Convention refugees * contact St George's Centre for details ESL Summer School for students in Grades 7, 8 and Grades 9-12: * two weeks duration * apply through elementary or secondary school **Start dates for all day classes, night classes and Sat classes depend on enrollment numbers |
| Hours | ESL and LINC Classes, Sep-Jun * day class Mon-Fri 9 am-11:30 am, 12:30 pm-3 pm * late afternoon class (ESL literacy to CLB 6): Mon-Thu 4 pm-6 pm ESL and LINC Classes, Jul-Aug * day class (ESL literacy to CLB 9): Mon-Fri 8:30 am-11 am, 11:30 am-2 pm ESL and LINC Classes, Sep-Aug * night classes Mon, Wed 6:45 pm-9:15 pm |
| Areas Served | Drayton ; Guelph ; Orangeville |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up * Canadian citizens, permanent residents, convention refugees, and refugee claimants * participants take a language assessment to determine class placement * temporary residents and visitors may also attend classes for a small fee |
| Application | Call 519-766-9551 or email stgeorges.centre@ugdsb.on.ca to enroll in classes. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Turkish |
| Fees | Program ; All classes are free for permanent residents, Convention refugees, refugee claimants and Canadian citizens with proof of status; small fee for adult visitors and foreign nationals with study or work permits - call for information |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Provincial - ESL and Citizenship programs ; Federal - LINC - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Citizenship Education ; English as a Second Language ; English Language Proficiency Test Preparation ; Vocational English as a Second Language |
