Welcome to all students wishing
to improve their English skills!


   Here you will find information about all the ESL schools in the Kingston area. You will also find information about ISKA, which provides many services to immigrants. We hope you will find this page helpful.


Please contact us to tell us what
other resources you would like to see here.
 
 
 

Fulford Academy
280 King Street East
Brockville, Ontario
Canada K6V 1E2
Contact: Cindy McCarthy, Academic Coordinator
Phone: 1-613-341-9330 Ext. 2018
Fax: 1-613-341-9344
Skype (free internet calling): fulford_cindy
E-mail: cindy.mccarthy@fulfordacademy.com
Website: www.fulfordacademy.com


Fulford Academy - School of English is a unique, private, coeducational English Second Language Boarding School for international students aged 11 to 16.

Designed specifically for international students (aged 11 to 16), Fulford Academy is a bridge to successful integration into prestigious Canadian boarding schools. In order to successfully place students, Fulford focuses on teaching English language skills and Canadian culture through the use of curriculum content from math, science, history, geography and English literature, thereby developing skills in vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, pronunciation, writing and listening skills. Our Summer Academic Orientation Program is an extension of our ESL Prep Program. Fulford Academy works directly with Albert College, Appleby College, Class Afloat, Ridley College, St. Andrew's College and Stanstead College and to place "mission" appropriate students in grades 7 to 10.

The Summer Academic Orientation Program (July and August) is an extension of our ESL Prep Program which is the final step for students attending a boarding school in September. This very demanding English immersion program continues to teach ESL through Canadian content curriculum, including literacy development, study skills and time management but at a much faster pace.

Our High School Program is for students who have completed ESL Prep, and need ESL support to complete high school credits. We partner with a private Ministry of Education in Ontario high school to deliver Grade 9 to 12 courses. This Program is ideal for students with an intermediate to advanced level of English, but who need a further year to qualify for admission to a competitive boarding school.

For more information on any of our programs please go to our website.

09/09/15


Horizons Canada School of Languages:
(Formerly Quick Learning School of Languages)
Contact: Ray Anaya
Director, HCBD
303 Bagot Street, Suite 101, LaSalle Mews
Kingston, ON K7K 5W7
Phone & Fax: (613) 549-9996
Email: information@quicklearning.ca
Website: www.quicklearning.ca

In 2007, Horizons Canada Business Development, Inc. took over Quick Learning School of Languages creating Horizons Canada School of Languages, in order to take advantage of the international expertise of its team.

Horizons Canada School of Languages offers exciting alternatives in the fields of language training and translations combining teaching and translation excellence,  with international business relations aimed at customizing programs and services to meet individual needs.

We offer a wide range of Languages specializing in English, French and Spanish but also offering major international languages as well as languages of strong communities in Canada's multicultural society.

Our intensive, semi-intensive, one-on-one or tutoring options are easily adapted to your individual needs. Our teachers and instructors have worked as second language instructors for many years with broad experience in developing new approaches to the learning of speaking skills and emphasizing pronunciation.

Translation Services

Our services range from simple document  to business, technical and website translations in the following languages: English, French and Spanish

With our network of qualified and experienced translators, interpreters and proofreaders, we are able to provide you with quick and accurate results for your translation needs.

For information about specific programs, fees and schedules, please visit our website or contact us at the above email address or phone number.

09/09/14




Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)
Kingston Community Health Centre
Rockcliffe Plaza
400 Elliott Avenue
Kingston , Ontario
Canada K7K 6M9
KCHC

Contact: Ekta Singh
Coordinator, Immigrant Services
Kingston and Area
Phone: (613) 542-2949 Ext. 125
Fax: (613) 542-5486
Email: ektas@iska.kchc.ca
Website:www.iska.kchc.ca

Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) provides immigrant and newcomer services in our local community, We provide the following services, free of charge, to all New Canadians and immigrants who live in the greater Kingston region:

Settlement: Settlement services include helping Immigrants access community services and resources, assisting with documents and forms, referrals to appropriate organizations, translation/interpretation , housing, language studies, education and health. These services are available at many locations.
For services in Kingston, call Gaitree at 613-542-2949 x121 to book an appointment.
For services in Napanee or Sydenham, call Elza @ 613-542-2949 x 128 to book an appointment.

Social and Recreational: Help with meeting people, practicing English, working with volunteer HOST families, having fun. The Immigrant Women's Network enjoys many exciting experiences. Call Christinah Kutama at 613 542-2949 x 128 for more information, or email her at christinahk@iska.kchc.ca

Employment: Help finding places to gather employment information, meet with an employment counsellor, learn about resume writing, (in partnership with KEYS). To make an appointment with our Employment Liaison, call Madeleine Nerenberg at 613-544-4661 or email her at madeleinen@iska.kchc.ca

ISKA provides Group Information Sessions which help Immigrants learn about specific topics related to Canada and Kingston. We may take a bus trip to show Newcomers how to use the public transit or we may meet at a library to have a tour and learn about services. This month ISKA is starting to deliver “The Immigrant Women’s Network”, a place for women to gather, make friends, learn about topics of interest, do activities and participate in field trips. Call us to find out more about this program.

ISKA is also proud to have a Host program which is a “friendship-based” volunteer program that matches community members with Immigrants seeking social interaction and friendship. We also provide a Language Bank (an informal process of interpreting for ISKA staff to better understand clients’ needs when English is not their predominant language).

Every month ISKA offers two Information and Orientation sessions. These sessions are designed to give immigrants practical help in coping with common issues related to the immigration experience, while introducing clients to the community. Information and Orientation sessions can help new immigrants understand life in Canada and make Canada feel more like home.

Refer to our monthly calendars and posters for more details on these sessions and other exciting things happening at ISKA. Calendars and newsletters may be dfownloaded from our website. On the home page, you can click on the link under "News and Events".

Come and see us. We can help!


10/01/29


KEYS--LINC
Kingston Employment Services
182 Sydenham Street
Kingston, ON K7K 3M2
Contact: Karen McMahon, Program Coordinator
Email: LINC@keys.ca
Phone: 613-546-5559 Ext. 223
Website: www.keys.ca

Imagine it in English ! Learn it with LINC !

FREE – Learn English with LINC – Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada, is funded by the Government of Canada through Citizenship and Immigration Canada. LINC has been specifically designed for and is provided free of charge to Landed Immigrants and Convention Refugees. The purpose of the program is to assist new immigrants to assimilate into Canadian society and for those who wish to join the workforce.

KEYS offers Intermediate and Advanced ESL and Work Preparation classes which provide language training for success in the workplace, college or university, or social conversations. Students work on developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of enjoyable yet challenging courses in a safe and comfortable environment. We also have a noon hour conversation circle on Mondays.

Classes are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:00 p.m.

Free Childminding and Free bus tickets (must qualify)
Guest speakers & Field Trips
Free Job Search Support – cover letters, resumes and one-on-one help with a Job Counsellor

Register Now – Continuous Intake – Study full or part-time.


08/09/23


 


Kingston Literacy-LINC Program
859 Princess Street
Kingston, ON K7L 1G7
Contact: Robyn German, Program Coordinator
Phone: 613-547-2255
Email: LINC@kingstonliteracy.com
Website: www.LINCkingston.ca

 

FREE English Language Classes – Beginner to Intermediate

Our Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes help immigrants learn the language they need for every day life. Our experienced teachers provide instruction in a friendly, relaxed environment, in small groups. Students develop their language skills while integrating into the community. Special English language instruction is also available for newcomers who have low literacy skills in their native language.

The LINC program is funded by the Government of Canada through Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Classes are provided free of charge to Landed Immigrants and Convention Refugees.

Classes are available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12:00 and 12:30 to 2 pm

We have evening classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

FREE childminding is available in our Around The World Children’s Centre.

Start classes any time – call 547-2255 to register.

 

08/10/02


 

Kingston Language Institute
11 Princess Street, Ste. 300
Kingston, ON, K7L 1A1
Phone: (613) 542-5241
E-mail: info@kliweb.com
Web Site: www.kliweb.com

Kingston Language Institute is a private ESL school that addresses the specific needs of every English learner. KLI offers a variety of ESL courses, including full and part-time General ESL courses, one-on-one tutoring, online tutoring, proofreading, and TOEFL and TOEIC test preparation courses. KLI prides itself on offering small class sizes and an intimate atmosphere to better enhance the learning process for all of its students. Our teachers are qualified, enthusiastic, and all have an abundance of international experience.

At KLI we understand that it is difficult for students to decide where to study. Above all, KLI recognizes that today's ESL learner requires both academic and communication skills in order to succeed in an English-speaking environment.Courses at KLI emphasize speaking and listening skills and help students increase their confidence with communication.


07/09/17



Kingston Military Family Resource Centre

Canadian Forces Base,
Kingston, ON
Phone: (613) 541-5010 ext. 4604 (Melissa Martin)
Fax: (613) 541-4474
Email: MELISSA.MARTIN@forces.gc.ca
Web Site: www.kmfrc.com

ESL conversation groups for military spouses will be held from Sept. 24-Nov. 26th, 3-4 pm
Registration is required.   These groups are free.

Formal ESL training is no longer available on the base for Canadian Forces spouses. Students are referred to Loyola Kingston or to Open Book. There is a possibility of child care subsidies from the KMFRC.

The KMFRC Resource Library includes an ESL CD ROM, which can be used independently. Call, e-mail, or visit our web site for more information.


08/09/15


Limestone District School Board
LCVI High School ESL

(credit course for high school completion)
153 Van Order Drive
Kingston, ON
Phone: Sarah Baud at 546-5575 ext. 310
Email: bauds@limestone.on.ca
Web site: www.limestone.on.ca/international

There are two programs offered at this site. In addition, there is a high school program at Bayridge Secondary School.

LCVI offers a full range of ESL programming that combines language training with curriculum classes to teach English and to ensure that students meet the requirements for completing an Ontario high school diploma. Students are counselled according to their language skills and level of completed schooling in their homeland.

All programs at LCVI are free of charge to landed immigrants and citizens of Canada. Fees are required for nternational students on visas.

LCVI is also an IBT TOEFL testing site and we run tests regularly. Call or email for more information.


06/09/19


 

Limestone Community Education
164 Van Order Drive (South Door)
Kingston, ON K7M 1C1
Phone: (613) 542-7369 ext. 283
www.limestonecommunityed.ca

Limestone Community Education provides the largest Adult ESL program in the region. They offer a flexible, individualized program by assessing individual needs via the Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment program. Instruction in listening and speaking, reading and grammar is given at the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Pronunciation, conversation, and writing are offered at Intermediate and Advanced levels. All classes follow CLB guidelines. TOEFL classes are also available for those students wishing to gain entrance to universities and colleges. Programs have continuous entry and run day and evening throughout the fall, winter and spring. Summer courses are available during the day only. Child minding may be available during the summer session. All instructors are TESL certified. Activity fees range from $25.00 to $30.00 per course. Call for registration information.

Specialized Health Care Training for Immigrants is available at Limestone Community Education.

TRAINING INCLUDES:

• Canadian Work Experience
• Medical Terminology Training
• Enhanced Language Training
• Resume & Cover Letter
• Professional Career Portfolio
• Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment


ELIGIBILITY
Adult Immigrants who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Refugee Claimants

Call Limestone Community Education to apply today!
Phone: 613-542-7369 or Fax: 613-546-9545


*2009 Winner of Top Ten Workplaces Award*

09/09/25


Loyola Community Learning Centre – Belleville Campus
41 Octavia St., Belleville
Phone: Michelle Rosebush, (613) 530-6365 or email: rosemich@alcdsb.on.ca
or phone: Cheryl Dzwolak, (613) 966-9210

This is a blended LINC and ESL program, offering language instruction to adult newcomers at levels from beginner to advanced in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Experiential cultural activities are integrated into the program. All classes have continuous entry, so students can start any time. Free assessment is provided.

Classes are free for those in possession of Refugee Status, Landed Immigrant Status or for anyone who is a dependent of:

•  a person in possession of a work visa
•  a person with the Visiting Forces Act
•  a person who has applied for permanent residence status or a work permit
•  a person who is studying full-time at a publically funded Ontario university or college
•  a person who is a religious worker authorized to work in Canada under IRPA Class 186 (1) .

Free child-minding is available for children from 21 months to 4.5 years old. Free bus tickets are available. Classes run Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. There are no classes in July and August. An annual student activity fee of $40.00 is charged.

08/10/15


 

Loyola Community Learning Centre –
Open Book
Campus
St. Patrick's School (South Entrance)
158 Patrick Street
Kingston, ON K7K 3P5
Phone:Michelle Rosebush, (613) 544-8883
Fax: (613) 542-9208
Email: rosemich@alcdsb.on.ca


Open Book offers ESL instruction in conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar and spelling from High Beginner to Advanced levels. Experiential cultural activities are integrated into the program. All classes have continuous entry, so students can start any time. Assistance is available for preparation of resumes and cover letters. All programs are free to those in possession of Refugee Status, Landed Immigrant Status or for anyone who is a dependent of:

•  a person in possession of a work visa
•  a person with the Visiting Forces Act
•  a person who has applied for permanent residence status or a work permit
•  a person who is studying full-time at a publically funded Ontario university or college
•  a person who is a religious worker authorized to work in Canada under IRPA Class 186 (1) .

An annual student activity fee of $30.00 is charged. Call or drop in for further information.

08/10/15



Queen's University International Centre (QUIC)
John Deutsch Centre (JDUC)
Queen's University
Phone: Hanna Stanbury at (613) 533-6000, ext. 78733
Email: hanna.stanbury@queensu.ca

The International Centre offers two programs to support English learners.Both are open only to Queen's students and their families. The English Conversation Group holds meetings on Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The English Buddy Program operates from late September to the end of April and provides one-on-one assistance. Both programs are free of charge. Call for more information.

09/09/14


Queen’s University School of English
96 Albert Street
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Phone: (613) 533-2472
Fax: (613) 533- 6809
Email: soe@queensu.ca
Website: www.queensu.ca/qsoe

At Queen's University School of English, students may study full-time in the following programs: 12-Week English for Academic Purposes (EAP) , Business Internship, or one of several short-term Summer ESL courses . The EAP Program features an innovative, integrated skills, content-based curriculum. The short-term courses use a fluency-based curriculum that focuses on developing oral/aural competence in English. The EAP Program is offered at various levels of instruction, from Beginner to Continuing Advanced, while the short-term programs are offered from Beginner to Advanced.

In the Business Internship Program , students gain classroom and workplace experience, allowing them to develop their English language skills in a professional context.

The School's International TESL Training Program (ITESL) is designed for international teachers of English for whom English is a second language. Participants will gain knowledge of a wide variety of techniques and strategies for teaching ESL using an integrated, communicative approach to language teaching common to North America .

The School also offers part-time courses, such as Introduction to Business Communication, Pronunciation and Conversation, Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language and English for Professional Purposes: Pronunciation and Presentation Skills.

In addition, the School hosts groups whose programs are tailored to their specific needs.

The School of English is part of the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen's University, one of Canada 's oldest and most prestigious universities. The School has been in continuous operation since 1942, making it one of the longest-established schools of its kind in Canada .

21/9/08


Quinte United Immigrant Services (Q.U.I.S.)
41 Octavia Street
P.O. Box 22141
Belleville, ON K8N 5V7
Phone: 613-968-7723
Fax 613-968-2597
Website: www.quis-immigration.org
Email:info@quis-immigration.org

Quinte United Immigrant Services currently offers direct, essential and free services to newcomers to Canada including reception, orientation, translation/interpretation, referral to community resources, solution focused counselling, general information, and employment-related services to meet the needs of newly arrived immigrants any time after their arrival in Canada.

The Host Program is also offered and designed to match resident Canadians with new immigrants to help them learn how to live in Canada. You are matched one-on-one with a Canadian volunteer who will meet with you at least twice per month for English conversation, friendship and help to get to know the Quinte community. The Host Program helps you learn about Canadian traditions and customs. With the assistance and understanding of volunteers, the Host Program makes a new country feel like home for newcomers.

Your Host can help you to feel less isolated and lonely, and can help with the stress of adjusting to a new country by introducing you to a new friend or many new friends through group activities like English Conversation Circles for adults, a Homework Club for kids and special events for the whole family.

Many newcomers want to improve their English, and to practise in real situations. Our English Conversation Circles provide a way for you to both practise English or French conversation and socialize with Canadians. Each group is facilitated by at least one volunteer, with a ratio of about one volunteer to five or fewer newcomers. The groups engage in lively conversation about their lives and other topics that interest them. Friendships are encouraged between newcomers as well as between volunteers and newcomers.

Community events, field trips and sports events are all structured activities that involve more than just conversation. These groups offer a mixture of activities, recreation and socializing. Examples include field trips to libraries, parks, soccer events and summer camps that bring children or whole families together.

In partnership with local schools, free homework help is offered to the children of newcomers to Canada. Secondary school student tutors meet with newcomer children from grades 1-8 and give them some extra help with their homework. Subjects range from English to Math and Science, but the focus is on helping newcomers learn about Canadian life.

Further, Quinte United Immigrant Services offers a Newcomer Employment Resource Centre which provides pre-employment support on effective job search skills to immigrants and refugees who are unemployed, out of school and legally allowed to work in Canada with the goal of helping them enter the workforce.

11/16/07

 

 

Updated March 8, 2010

 

 
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