Overview

Language Learning and Skills Development (LLSD) classes to Newcomers to Canada are designed to assist permanent adult residents to enhance their second language skills in English or French. MCAF also offers a program designed to work with newcomers on labour market language training, employment preparation, assertiveness, computer skills and work placements called New Brunswick Employment Language Training (NBELT).  Our classes are free for permanent residents. When required, on-site childminding and transportation assistance is available for eligible LLSD and NBELT participants.  Language Learning and Skills Development (LLSD) for Newcomers to Canada are funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada.

Language Instructions For Newcomers 2011 Course List

English-as-a-Second-Language Training

MCAF second language classes assist newcomers to attain second language skills in order to settle in Canada.  Permanent residents will contact the English Language Program (ELP) at 453-3564 to arrange an appointment for an assessment to access Language Learning and Skills Development (LLSD) training. The MCAF English as a second language classes include:

- Language Learning and Skills Development (LLSD)

The LLSD classes will assist permanent residents to enhance their English skills. LLSD is delivered from the Foundation level up to Level 4/5.

For further information on LLSD training contact 454-8292 or .

Language Learning and Skills Development (LLSD) classes are funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada.

- NB Employment Language Training (NBELT)

NBELT works with newcomers on labour market language training, employment preparation, assertiveness, computer skills and work placements. This level works with newcomers on labour market language training, employment preparation, assertiveness, computer skills and work placements. For further information on NBELT contact Jason at 452-0656 or .

NBELT is funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada, NB Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour (DEPTL) and co-funded through the NB Multicultural Council (NBMC).

- Business English for Newcomers (BEN)

The MCAF’s Business English for Newcomers is a course designed to provide newcomers to Canada with the English skills, cultural awareness and information necessary to commence and successfully manage a business in New Brunswick.

Participants in this program are newcomers who are planning to start a business in New Brunswick; have an appropriate level of language proficiency; require information and orientation on available resources to start a business in New Brunswick and are willing and able to make the required time commitment to the course.

For further information on BEN contact Jason at 452-0656 or .

Business Englsih for Newcomers class is funded by the NB Popoulation Growth Division.

- Temporary Foreign Worker English Classes (TFW)

The TFW classes are designed to assist temporary foreign workers and their spouses to enhance their English language skills. TFW classes are delivered from Level 1 up to Level 4+.

TFW classes are funded by the NB Popoulation Growth Division.

- English/French tutorials are also available in the Newcomer Computer Learning Centre (NCLC).


French-as-a-Second-Language Training

MCAF offers currently part time French as a Second Language for permanent residents to Canada.

For further information on French classes contact Fredrick or Madeleine at 458-0708 or .

TFW classes are funded by the NB Popoulation Growth Division.

MCAF currently offers the following English and French as a Second Language classes for newcomers to Canada:

Level

Monday to Friday

Start Date

Language Learning and Skills Development ESL classes

Foundation A

8:30am – 12:00pm

Ongoing

Foundation B

2:15pm – 5:00pm

Ongoing

Foundation C

8:30am – 12:00pm

Ongoing

Level 1

12:30pm – 4:00pm

Ongoing

Level 2A              

8:30am – 2:00pm

Ongoing

Level 2B

2:15pm-5:00pm

Ongoing

Level 3A

8:30am – 2:00pm

Ongoing

Level 3B

8:30am – 2:00pm

Ongoing

Level 3C

8:30am – 2:00pm

Ongoing

Level 4/5

8:30am – 2:00pm

Ongoing

Labour Market orientated classes

NBELT Level 7/9

 

Fall 2011

Business English for Newcomers

8:30am-3:30pm

April 11 – June 30, 2011

Temporary Foreign Worker  ESL classes

Level 1

Tue + Thu:  7pm-9pm

Ongoing

Level 2

Mon:  2:15pm-5:00pm

Wed: 12:30pm-4:30pm

Fri:  2:15pm-5:00pm

Ongoing

Level 3

Tue + Thu: 5pm-9pm

Ongoing

Level 4+

Mon-Thu:  5pm-7pm

Ongoing

French classes

Beginner A

Tue + Thu: 6pm-7:15pm

Ongoing

Beginner B

Tue + Thu: 7:15pm-9:00pm

Ongoing