Adult ESL

Learn English.
Gain Confidence.
Improve Your Job Opportunities.

The Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) program is a provincially funded program that helps newcomers to Canada improve their English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

There is no cost to this program for those eligible.

You belong in this program if

  • You are 18 or older
  • You want to improve your English skills
  • You are new to Canada

FIRST STEP

Am I eligible?

Contact your local YMCA Employment & Immigration Services

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What you will gain

With the Adult ESL program, you will be able to:

Speak & listen confidently

Practice everyday conversations to improve your English skills.

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Read & write in English

Understand and write clearly for work and daily life.

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Discover your community

Learn about Canadian culture and life in Niagara.

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Improve your job opportunities

Gain the English skills employers look for and gain confidence in the workplace.

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Prepare for further learning

Build the skills you need for high school credits, postsecondary education or citizenship.

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Feel at home in Canada

Meet other newcomers in a small group setting.

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Classes that fit your life

We offer morning and afternoon classes Monday to Friday.
You can choose to study half-day or full-day.

When can I join?

You do not need to wait until September. You can join classes anytime!

Where are classes held?

We offer classes in Niagara Falls year-round, with additional classes in St. Catharines in the summer.

Niagara Falls

3855 St. Peter Ave.
(Stamford Lane United Church)

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St. Catharines – Summer Classes

101 Glen Morris Drive
(Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School)

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We’re here to help

289 219 3795

esl@dsbn.org