English classes are available for newcomers of all different language skills in Durham Region.
You can:
- Get your English language skills assessed.
- Take English classes.
- Join conversation circles to improve your speaking skills.
- Register your children for English classes.
You can take English classes through the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board.
English classes range from basic literacy to advanced English.
To qualify for these classes, you must have your language skills assessed, be 18 years of age or older and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, landed immigrant or refugee claimant.
In some cases, free child supervision is available while you are in class. You may also be eligible for free transportation assistance.
Available locations:
- Ajax
- Clarington - for more information, call Christine Fayek at 705-760-1814
- Oshawa
- Pickering
- Port Perry
- Whitby
English as a Second Language classes are available for school age children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Please contact the school board to locate the school closest to your home and find out about ESL classes for your child.
- Durham District School Board for the public school board.
- Durham Catholic District School Board for the Catholic school board.
- Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board for public schools in Clarington.
- Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board for Catholic schools in Clarington.
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