If you are new to Canada, the Y has programs to help you transition into your new community.

YMCA Chelsea Green Education Centre offers English Language Classes.

  • Classes are free of charge
  • Free On-Site Care for Newcomer Children
  • All classes include skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Classes:
Literacy: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Literacy: Monday – Friday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Services

English Classes

A YMCA language instructor coaches a student in a group class.
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is an English as a second language program for adult immigrants who are permanent residents and have not yet received Canadian Citizenship.
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Dalal's Y Story

“The YMCA has been my second home since I came to Canada. It’s where I found people interested in helping me and who cared about my goals. I have gone through a lot of hardships since my arrival to the new country and I felt alone, isolated and afraid for the future. In the past 6 years, the YMCA and its team were here for me. I have walked baby steps to learn the English language, but at one point I couldn’t improve it more; I have attended many sessions and activities just to stay involved in my community and learn more about my new home. Two years ago, I applied for my Canadian citizenship and It was not successful, the test was so hard for me. But after three attempts to pass the test, I needed someone to walk with me and encourage me to take the test again for the fourth time before I dropped everything. The YMCA Newcomers services assisted me another time and… I just did the test and I passed it. This was the best time of my life; it was actually mixed with tears of joy and pride. I was able to achieve my goal with the encouragement of the people who witnessed my citizenship journey in Canada.” 

- Dalal M.