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ESL - English Language Services for Adults (ELSA)

Provides free ESL classes (Literacy - Levels 5) 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, becoming a citizen, politics, history and geography. They also will learn about working and living in Canada, rights and freedoms, housing, employment, and education.

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

All applications must be submitted to:
Click here to download ELSA appplication form
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.,
  • Apollo Centre - 3600 Townline Road.
  • Rick Hansen Secondary School - 31150 Blueridge Drive.
  • In Mission, classes are held at Heritage Secondary School - 33700 Prentise Avenue.

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: 
Corinne Vooys

Tel: 604.859.7681 Local 216
Fax: 604.859.6334
Email: elsa@abbotsfordcommunityservices.com