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E.L.S.A. (English Language Services for Adults)


Provides English language instruction to new immigrants. We offer morning and evening classes in Abbotsford and an evening class in Mission. On-site child minding is available for morning classes.

Qualifications:
You must be 17 years old or older and a Landed Immigrant, Refugee, Refugee Claimant or Naturalized Canadian Citizen. You must fill in an application and have a copy of your permanent resident card, record of landing, ministerial permit, or Canadian citizenship card.

Description:
Students will improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. They will learn about Canada, for example becoming a citizen, politics, history and geography. They also will learn about working and living in Canada, for example rights and freedoms, housing, employment, and education.


Schedule
Classes run from September to June (continuous intake).
Part-time morning and evening classes available.

All applications must be submitted to:


Abbotsford Community Services
2420 Montrose Street
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9

or

Mission Community Services

33179 2nd Avenue

Mission, BC  V2V 1J9



Abbotsford Classes held at the Old Courthouse Building – 33780 Laurel St. Mission classes are held at University of the Fraser Valley, Mission campus 
– 33700 Prentis Avenue (off Stave Lake Rd.)

Registration Hours
Abbotsford: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mission: Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For more information contact:
Antew Dejene

Tel: (604) 859-7681 Local 216
Fax: (604) 859-6334
Email: Elsa@paralynx.com

 

 
 
 
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