Overview

Language Instruction to Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes 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 Enhanced Language Training (NBELT).  Our classes are free for permanent residents. When required, on-site childminding and transportation assistance is available for eligible LINC and NBELT participants.  Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) are funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada.

Language Instruction For Newcomers 2010 Course List

English and French-as-a-Second-Language Training

MCAF second language classes assist permanent residents to attain second language skills in order to settle in Canada.  For assessment of eligibility for LINC training and level of English, please contact the English Language Program (ELP) at 453-3564 to arrange an appointment.  The MCAF English as a second language classes include Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program and the 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. MCAF will start a full-time Level 7/9 class on Monday, May 10th, 2010.  English/French tutorials are also available in the Newcomer Computer Learning Centre (NCLC).  Funding permitting, MCAF offers French as a Second Language for permanent residents to Canada.  For further information on language classes contact Aida at 452-0665 or Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) are funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada.  MCAF currently offers the following English as a Second Language classes for newcomers to Canada:

Level  Time - Monday to Friday Start Date
Literacy A 2:15pm – 5:00pm Ongoing
Literacy B 8:30am – 12:00pm Ongoing
Level 1B 12:30pm – 4:00pm Ongoing
Level 2A 8:30am – 2:00pm 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
Level 7/9 full-time 8:30am – 4:30pm September 14, 2009
French Class Not funded