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English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
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Need to learn or improve your English communication skills? Enroll in one of our English as Second Language (ESL) classes or Specialized Language Programs!

Classes are offered for levels Prep to 7 during the daytime, evening and weekends. Students are personally assessed to determine their reading, listening, speaking and writing skills and CLB levels.

ESL classes are continuous intake - start at anytime. Childminding services available.

NEW! Specialized Language Training for Childcare NEW!

"Coming to school to learn English is an everyday joy. It makes us feel so much better about ourselves and confident that tomorrow we will speak fluently. Special thanks to all ESL instructors for all their teaching and unconditional help."












  • Experienced TESOL Ontario Certified ESL Instructors
  • Daytime, evening and Saturday classes
  • Various class levels from Prep to Level 7
  • Continuous intake. Start at any time
  • Individualized Assessments
  • Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Curriculum
  • No fee for eligible newcomers to Canada. Program is funded by Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (MCI)
  • Computer labs are available for registered students
Daytime Classes Monday - Friday
8:45 - 11:45 a.m and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m

Evening Classes Monday - Friday
6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday Classes 9:00 - 12:00 noon

Classes offered at the following centres:

St. Catharines
St. John Centre, St. John North,YMCA Employment Services

Niagara Falls St. Ann Learning Centre

Welland Fr. Patrick H. Fogarty Learning Centre

Fort Erie St. John South Learning Centre

For more information please call:

St. Catharines
St. John Centre, Tel: 905-682-3360
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