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.jackson@fulfordacademy.com Website: www.fulfordacademy.com

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

KCHC

Contact: Paula Andrews
Coordinator, Immigrant Services
Kingston and Area
Phone: (613) 542-2949 Ext. 125
Fax: (613) 542-5486
Email: paulaa@immigrantserviceskingston.ca
Website: http://immigrantserviceskingston.ca/

Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) is pleased to announce the acceptance of both responsibility and funding to provide immigrant and newcomer services in our local community, as KDIS has now closed its operations. 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 Elza at 613 542-2949 x 128 for more information.

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

English Conversation Circles: These will be held every Monday (starting February 5th) from 1:00 - 3:00 at our ISKA
office (400 Elliott Ave).  If you are a Newcomer to Canada or know someone who is, please come and enjoy a coffee or tea and some snacks. You can practise English in a very comfortable and relaxed environment. You are welcome to bring your families along with you. .

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.

Watch for upcoming information sessions where we will explore Education in Canada , Health and Dental Care, Housing and other topics that newcomers have identified as important. We will also be offering a Job Search series which will help newcomers looking for employment with such things as: resume and cover letter writing, employment search techniques, interview skills and other relevant employment related topics.

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!

20/10/07

KEYS 182 Sydenham Street Kingston, ON K7K 3M2 Phone: Karen McMahon Coordinator, LINC Program (613) 546-5559 KEYS provides LINC Levels 3-7, with Levels 6-7 focusing on English for the workplace. Some child-minding is available. Assistance with resumes and job searches is also available. 25/10/07

Kingston Community Learning Centre
88 Wright Crescent
Kingston
Phone: Cheryl Robinson
(613) 547-2012

Free Intermediate ESL conversational class, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Also, Kingston Literacy teaches LINC Levels Foundational to Level Three at two locations as follows:

88 Wright Crescent , full-time, 5 days a week.(613)-547-2012

1755 Bath Road , Monday to Thursday, mornings only. Childminding is provided, (613) 389-2541

25/10/07

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. 17/9/07

ESL conversation groups will be starting in the fall of 2007 for military spouses.  Participants' English levels will be assessed to determine if they are able to converse in English. These classes 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.

12/09/07

Limestone District School Board LCVI High School ESL (credit course for those needing to complete high school) 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.

19/9/06

Limestone School of Community Education 164 Van Order Drive (South Door) Kingston, ON K7M 1C1 Phone: (613) 542-7369 ext. 283 Email: lsce@limestone.on.ca

The Limestone School of 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, pronunciation and conversation, and writing is given at the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels and 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, spring and summer. Child minding may be available during the summer session. All instructors are TESL certified. Activity fees range from $20.00 to $30.00 per course. Call for registration information.

Limestone is also now offering an exciting new pilot project designed to assist immigrants in overcoming workplace barriers. The program consists of 200 hours of health care and language instruction and an additional 150 hours of a work internship within a local health care agency. Upon completion of the internship
the learner will receive a letter of reference from their employer as well as a job description.

There are two sessions that will take place; session one began September 4th and will continue till December 21st, 2007 with the internship starting in January 2008. Session two will begin classroom instruction in January 2008 and begin the internship in May 2008. Each session will consist of 20 students, for a total of 40 learners by August 2008.

Eligibility for entrance into the program is that the potential learner be a permanent resident, Canadian citizen or refugee claimant. He/she must be 18 years of age or older and wishing to enter a career in health care. All potential learners must complete a pre and post Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment; the program seeks learners with a minimum level of 5 on the CLBA chart.

For more information, or to register, please contact Laura Patterson, Coordinator of Specialized Health Care Training for Immigrants, at 613-542-7369 ext. 240 or via email: pattersol@limestone.on.ca

25/9/07

Loyola Community Learning Centre – Belleville Campus
41 Octavia St., Belleville
Phone: Brenda Allen, (613) 530-6365
or
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.

25/10/07

Loyola Community Learning Centre – Open Book Campus St. Patrick's School (South Entrance) 158 Patrick Street Kingston, ON K7K 3P5 Phone: Brenda Allen, (613) 544-8883 Fax: (613) 542-9208 Email: allen@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. 25/10/07

New Beginnings Education Centre Quick Learning School of Languages 1121 John Counter Blvd. Kingston, ON K7K 6C7 Phone & Fax: (613) 549-9996 Email: info@quicklearning.ca Websites: http://www.newbeginningscanada.ca http://www.quicklearning.ca

We also run a school called Quick Learning School of Languages where we offer ESL , FSL and Spanish Programs. As we are a small school, we offer students a personal environment in which to study, and unique, customized service and attention. Each student is someone special, not just a number. We aim to get to know each client and are dedicated to providing them with a positive and rewarding experience and to helping them reach their goals. At Quick Learning, our ESL programs are geared towards international students. We are very proud of unique English improving curriculum: ENGLISH ENRICHMENT and ACCENT REDUCTION which are both vital elements of our integral ESL program. Our client base includes some embassies and Queen's professors; assisting some of their international students through our programs.  They can attest that they have enjoyed truly amazing results!

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.

Queen’s University School of English 96 Albert Street Kingston, ON K7L 3V2 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 and Pronunciation and Conversation.

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 .

19/9/07

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 October 25, 2007