Language Training and Newcomer Services

At St. Stephen's Community House, providing services to refugees and immigrants has been at the heart of our programs for 40 years. St. Stephen's helps newcomers settle in Canada with English language classes, information and referral services, support groups and employment preparation.

Services include:

  • 11 Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes (includes free child care, transportation assistance and computer assisted learning)
  • Seven English As A Second Language (ESL) classes (all levels)
  • One-on-one settlement assistance in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish
  • Newcomer support groups
  • Monthly newcomer orientation and information sessions
  • Employment exploration and preparation workshops
  • Cantonese-speaking Group and English Conversation Circle
  • Family-oriented cultural and recreational events (e.g. summer outings and cultural celebrations)
  • Community services (e.g. income tax clinics)
  • Access to employment, health and education resources

English Class Schedule

All students must register for classes at either 260 Augusta Avenue or 486 Shaw Street. For more information, call ext. 234 (Chinese) and ext. 256 (Spanish).


Regular Bilingual ESL Classes

Bilingual Chinese ESL, 1

Bilingual Chinese ESL, 2

Mon - Thu, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Sanderson Library, 327 Bathurst St., basement

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 340 College St., Room 500


Regular Unilingual ESL Classes

Unilingual ESL, 2/3

Unilingual ESL, 5/6

Unilingual ESL, 7/8

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 91 Bellevue Ave., #4

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 11:30 am at Ryerson School, Cafeteria

Mon - Fri, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at 132 St. Patrick St., #108


Special Bilingual ESL Classes

Pronunciation & Conversation, 1/2

Grammar & Writing, 2/3

Tue & Thu, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm at 91 Bellevue Ave., #4

Mon & Wed, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm at 91 Bellevue Ave., #4


Regular LINC Classes
(childminding and TTC subsidies available)
Bilingual LINC L/1

Bilingual LINC 1/2

Unilingual LINC 2/3

Unilingual LINC 3/4

Unilingual LINC 1/2

Unilingual LINC 2/3

Unilingual LINC 3

Unilingual LINC 3/4/5

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #112

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 340 College St., Room 500

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #106

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #109

Mon - Fri, 9:15 am - 3:00 pm at 486 Shaw St., #405

Mon - Fri, 9:15 am - 3:00 pm at 486 Shaw St., #406

Mon - Fri, 9:15 am - 3:00 pm at 486 Shaw St., #407

Mon - Fri, 9:15 am - 3:00 pm at 486 Shaw St., #404


Special LINC Classes
(TTC subsidies available)

Pronunciation & Conversation, LINC 1/2

Pronunciation & Conversation, LINC 2/3

Job Search & Employment, LINC 4/5

Tue, Thu, Fri, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #112

Tue, Thu, Fri, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #109

Mon, Tue, Thu, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #112


St. Stephen's Community House
Language Training and Newcomer Services



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