Final Exam Update for O+ & eCredit courses - The MoE now requires all school boards in all programs to complete a proctored final exam. Check the program pages for more information.
Final Exam Update for O+ & eCredit courses - The MoE now requires all school boards in all programs to complete a proctored final exam. Check the program pages for more information.
Final Exam Update for O+ & eCredit courses - The MoE now requires all school boards in all programs to complete a proctored final exam. Check the program pages for more information.

Adult Languages Program

English as a Second Language

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) & ESL programs are free English language training programs for eligible adult learners. Courses are designed to improve learners’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, while they learn about daily living in Canada and about the Canadian workplace and society.

Before your register for LINC/ESL, Please ensure that:

  1. You have completed a placement assessment to determine your skill levels in Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing
  2. You have an alpha-numeric reference number (e.g., ABCXYZ1234)

If you have not completed a placement assessment, please call the Language Assessment Centre at 905-949-0049 ext. 1369 or email lac@achev.ca to book a testing appointment.

We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Please complete the 2026-2027 school year Registration Form below.

LINC/ESL Registration Form: September 2026 – June 2027

If you are experiencing any issues completing the form, please email us at linc-esl@hdsb.ca.

September 2025 – June 2026

Choose a time that works best for you. All options are available as listed below.

SessionTimeFrequencyFormat
Morning9 a.m. – 12 p.m.5 days/weekOnline & in person
Afternoon1 p.m. – 3 p.m.2 days/weekOnline
Evening6 p.m. – 8 p.m.2 days/weekOnline

To qualify for the free LINC/ESL program , you must be over 18 years of age and have one of the following immigration status:

  • Live-In Caregiver
  • Refugee Claimant
  • Conventional Refugee
  • Permanent Resident
  • Landed Immigrant
  • A naturalized Canadian citizen (born outside Canada, where English or French is not your first language)
  • Provincial nominee

Adult ESL Credit Course

We are now accepting applications for SY 2026-2027. Please take the time to review the details of Gary Allan’s “pathways” program before you complete the Registration Form below.

ESL Credit Course Registration (2026-2027) Form

FSL Program

Due to substantial budget constraints, our popular fee-payer FSL program cannot be offered during the 2026-2027 academic year. While the school board is currently exploring various possibilities to resume this program, there are no specific dates set for its return at this moment. We sincerely regret any disruption this news may cause to your educational goals. We encourage you to visit our website regularly for the latest updates.

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