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Chinook Adult LINC Programs

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada LINC is a basic level ESL program offered free of charge to landed immigrants and refugees.

• Full-time day classes; part-time day and evening classes
• Classes from LINC 1 to LINC 5
• Programs in SE, SW and NE areas of Calgary - LINC Campus Info
• Free child minding service (for children ages 19 months - 5 years old) while parents study at Christian City Church (Marlborough) and at Viscount Bennett Centre (daytime programs only)

Chinook Young Adult LINC Programs

This program helps young adults, ages 18-24, prepare for work or further study through:

• ESL classes to improve reading, grammar, writing, listening and speaking skills
• Computer skills
• Employment preparation support
• Full-time classes held at the Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth (CACY) - LINC Campus Info

Chinook LINC Program Schedule

*Denotes free child minding service (for children ages 19 months - 5 years old) Daytime Classes 2012 Days / Times Location(s) Apr 11 - Jun 27 No classes: May 21 Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth Viscount Bennett Centre* Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 11:30 am Christian City Church (Marlborough)* Mon - Thu 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Christian City Church (Marlborough)* Sep 10 - Dec 18 No classes: Oct 8 Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth Viscount Bennett Centre* Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 11:30 am Christian City Church (Marlborough)* Mon - Thu 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Christian City Church (Marlborough)* Evening Classes 2012 Days / Times Location(s) Apr 17 - Jun 21 Tue, Wed & Thu 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Viscount Bennett Centre Sep 18 - Dec 6 Tue, Wed & Thu 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Viscount Bennett Centre Daytime Classes 2013 Days / Times Location(s) Jan 9 - Mar 21 No classes: Feb 14 & 18 Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth Viscount Bennett Centre* Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 11:30 am Christian City Church (Marlborough)* Mon - Thu 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Christian City Church (Marlborough)* Evening Classes 2013 Days / Times Location(s) Jan 15 - Mar 20 No class: Feb 14 Tue, Wed & Thu 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Viscount Bennett Centre

Please Note:

All LINC clients are referred by Immigrant Services Calgary’s Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment - Referral Centre (ILVARC). For information about LINC testing and registration, contact Immigrant Services Calgary:

• Telephone: 403-262-2656
• Website: www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca (external link)

For more information about LINC programs offered through Chinook Learning Services, call 403-777-6821 or e-mail: chinooklearning@cbe.ab.ca