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www.ecsd.net – Information for New Immigrants - Parent Resources COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTORY SETTLEMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES Settlement Services ASSIST Community Services Centre Provides information, orientation and referrals related to Immigrant Services community resources, housing, transportation, social benefits, subsidy, taxation, rights and obligations, Address: 9653-105A Avenue education, employment, health care, etc. Edmonton, AB T5H 0M3 Phone: 780-429-3111 Fax: 780-424-7837 Catholic Social Services Provides various settlement free services to immigrants Immigrant & Refugee Support and refugees from all cultures, ethnic origins, religions and immigration categories. Address: 8212 – 118 Avenue Variety of Services for Temporary Foreign Workers is Edmonton, AB T5B 0S3 also provided such as clarifying forms and applications, 780-424-3545 (780) 425-6627 Phone: Fax: help to learn about their new community and more... Centre d'accueil et d'établissement du Un espace francophone à Edmonton Nord de l'Alberta - Un cadre idéal pour les nouveaux arrivants Bureau 108, 8627-91e rue, Edmonton, AB T6C 3N1 - Une communauté qui vous accueille Téléphone: 780-669-6004 - Des services en français pour vous aider Télécopieur: 780-469-3997 Courriel: [email protected] Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Helps refugees and immigrants settle in Canada: Newcomers • Settlement orientation and referrals • Meeting basic needs such as finding housing Address: 11713-82 Street, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9 • Completing government forms Phone: 780-424-7709 • Assessing income needs and referrals to Email: [email protected] employment counselors Edmonton Immigrant Service Helps newcomers overcome the stress and frustration of moving to a new city in Canada. The program helps Association (EISA) newcomers adapt to life in Edmonton by matching them with community volunteers for friendship and support and Address: Suite #201, 10720 -113 Street, Edmonton by providing various other services to help newcomers Phone: 780-474-8445 (ext.226), Fax:780-477-0883 successfully settle and integrate into Canadian society. Welcome Centre for Immigrants Offers settlement assistance, counseling, English computer classes, citizenship classes, employment Address: Suite 200, Tower II, Millbourne Market Mall, services, weekly Job Search Workshop and more… (38 Avenue and Millwoods Road), Edmonton, AB T6K 3L6 They also offer hands on preparation Tax services for new Phone: 780-462-6924 Fax: 780-466-6594 immigrants, students and seniors during month of March- E-mail: [email protected] April every year. Information Links Immigration-Resources for Immigrants and Refugees New Resident Programs Moving to Alberta Leisure Access & Ride Transit Programs Discover Canada - Study Guide Working in Alberta: A Guide for Internationally Trained and Educated Immigrants Welcome to Alberta: A Consumer Guide for Newcomers Utilities Consumer Advocate informAlberta.ca Community Support Services Directory 1 ADULT EDUCATION Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Assessment Program Catholic Social Services Provides English language level and/or first-language literacy assessment as needed, using the Canadian Language Assessment, Referral and Counselling Language Benchmarks (CLB) tools, and referral to LINC Centre (LARCC) language classes and/or other appropriate programs in the Address: 8212 – 118 Ave. community. Edmonton, AB T5B 0S3 All LINC students (permanent resident or convention Phone: 780-424-3545 refugees) must first go to Catholic Social Services for Fax: 780-425-6627 assessment test, and to get their LINC card. School Links Telephone appointment required. Online ESL Directory Adult LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers) and ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes for Permanent and Temporary Residents Action for Healthy Communities The Classes are designed to offer supports for language and computer skills development for Pre-CLB level to mid- Adult Literacy & Skills Development level CLB newcomers. #100, 10578-113 Street, Edmonton AB, T5H 3H5 780- 944-4687 or 780- 423-4193 [email protected] Bredin Centre for Learning Provides language training and skills development for newcomers seeking to enhance English language skills for 1-Step Settlement Newcomers Program both employment and social interaction. We also offer one- Address: CN Tower, 5th and 10th Floors, 10004–104 Ave. on-one sessions. Team of counselors, coaches and Edmonton, AB T5J 0K1 facilitators come from diverse backgrounds and speak Phone: 780-425-3730 Fax: 780-426-3709 many languages. This enables us to accommodate Email : [email protected] newcomers from all over the world. Cultural Connections Institute The CCI program offers intensive ESL classes for adult permanent and temporary residents (student, work and Address: The Financial Bldg. visitor visa holders) that cover all essential skills of listening, #428, 10621 - 100 Avenue speaking, reading, and writing IELTS intensive preparation Edmonton, AB T5J 0B3 classes to help temporary foreign workers succeed in their Phone: 780- 944-0792 language test for immigration. E-mail: [email protected] Edmonton Catholic School District English language instruction for adults new to Canada Alternative & Adult Education Services (permanent residents only). ECSD LINC Program (Available at three locations) ***Free child minding for LINC students*** St. Francis of Assisi School 2nd Floor, 6614-129 Ave., Edmonton, AB T5C 1V7 Phone: 780-456-1260 One World…One Centre Sacred Heart Centre Address: 12050 – 95A Street, Edmonton, AB T5G 1R7 2nd Floor, 9624-108 Ave., Edmonton, AB T5H 1A4 Phone: 780-473-2600 Phone: 780-424-1596 Edmonton Immigrant Service Association Offers basic literacy to adults who want to upgrade their reading, numerical and writing skills. Students will practice English as Another Language (EAL) Class listening, speaking, reading and writing English skills. Address: Suite #201, 10720 -113 Street Emphasis is on listening, understanding and verbal skills. 780- 474-8445 Phone: ESL Classes are offered to Canadian citizens, permanent (General): [email protected] Email: residents, refugees, temporary foreign workers and visitors. Community Support Services Directory 2 Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Offers group classes where individuals (permanent and Newcomers temporary residents) can learn English. These classes take place at different times and in a variety of locations. Language Services Address: 11713 – 82 Street Edmonton, AB ***FREE childcare is provided in morning LINC classes for Phone: 780-423-9678 ext. 115 children ages 6 months to 5 years*** Email: [email protected] Edmonton Public Library Offers collections and programs to help learn to read, speak and write English. English Language Learners EPL Branches & Hours NAIT - The Northern Alberta Institute of Prepares students for entry into programs at NAIT and Technology other institutions. Level 5 students who successfully complete the NAIT English Assessment Test have fulfilled English as a Second Language (ESL) the language proficiency requirements for most NAIT Address: 11762 - 106 Street programs. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5G 2R1 Phone: 780.471-7499 Toll Free: 1.877. 333.NAIT (1.877.333.6248) Email: [email protected] MacEwan University Offers full-time and part-time courses for general communication, academic study and special purpose English as an Additional Language language trainings such as: Communication Skills for Address: Alberta College Campus Health Professionals- internationally educated nurses, Room 115, 10050 MacDonald Drive midwives and physicians, IELTS, TOFEL and CELBAN Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2B7 preparation courses for work and immigration related Phone: 780-497-4000 Fax: 780-497-4167 purposes. Email: [email protected] IELTS Test Centre NorQuest College Offers a variety of excellent English programs and courses ranging from general ESL to specialized ESL courses such English Language as LINC program, ESL Intensive, Upgrading for ESL Youth, Address: Westmount Campus Challenge Exams (High School Equivalency Challenge 11140 - 131 Street Exams, Academic Assessment for Post-Secondary Edmonton, AB T5M 1C1 Programs, etc.) as well as bridging programs for students Phone: 780-644-6700 with international education and credentials, to workplace- Toll Free: 1-866-534-7218 specific language and intercultural training. Email: [email protected] EMCN at Welcome Centre for Immigrants Offers programs that include language and educational counselling, computer classes, English classes and Address: #200, Tower II Millbourne Mall employment services. (38 Avenue and Millwoods Road) Edmonton, AB T6K 3L6 Phone: 780 462 6924 Fax: 780-466-6594 University of Alberta Offers a variety of excellent English programs and courses Faculty of Extension such as Academic English for Undergraduate and Graduate Admission, Bridging Program, English Language and English Language School Culture, and more… Address: Room L-300, 10230 – Jasper Ave Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6 Phone: 780-492-5530 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Community Support Services Directory 3 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Job Placement Services and Trainings Alberta Employment and Immigration Explore exciting new possibilities, Get help writing your resumé or cover letter, learn how to network and prepare for Alberta Learning Information Services - ALIS your interview, and check out job search resources and Visit an Alberta Supports Centers labour market information at Look for Work. Phone: 780-422-4266 Toll Free: 1-800-661-3753 Bredin Centre for