Eligibility

To be eligible for the LINC program, participants must have Permanent Resident status in Canada or have received notice of acceptance as a Permanent Resident. These services are provided free of charge to Permanent Residents. Other participants may be eligible for admission with a valid Student Authorization from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Admission

Enrollment is on a continuous intake basis and applicants can usually begin classes within a few days of their assessment test. Classes are held at the Adult ESL Training Centre located on Smithville Crescent in St. John's. In partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the Association also coordinates the delivery of language services throughout the province.

Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment

Upon registration, learners are assessed using the Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA). This nationally standardized assessment tool ensures that learners are placed at the appropriate instructional level.

Placement

Following the assessment process, individuals are assigned to classes in one of seven benchmark levels. Both full and part-time classes are offered.