LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
- Tuition funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- Full-time studies
- Intake every 8 weeks
- Fall, winter, and spring starts
- Edmonton Westmount campus
Program Overview
Are you new to Canada? NorQuest College assists recent immigrants to Alberta by offering classes ranging from basic literacy to LINC 5 levels, including a specialized Youth LINC class for eligible students. The LINC program concentrates on the language skills you need for integrating into community life and work in Canada. You can develop your English language proficiency at the level you need and progress at your own rate.
We offer these services and facilities at the Westmount campus:
- Application and testing in just one visit
- Qualified and experienced instructors
- Access to student advisors, career and work experience consultants, and personal counsellors
- Library and Information Services with ESL books, tapes, and computers
- Regular access to new computer and language labs with ESL programs
- Free textbook loans
- Easy access to public transportation
- Lunch room and student centre
Career Potential
Students will have the language skills and settlement knowledge necessary to successfully integrate into the Canadian community and pursue further education or career options.
Transferability
The Canadian Language Benchmarks assigned at the completion of the program on the basis of the LINC Placement Test may be considered for admission purposes to selected programs within NorQuest College.
Admission Requirements (2011-2012)
- A permanent resident, a person in the process of becoming a permanent resident, or a convention refugee
- Minimum 18 years of age
- NorQuest LINC placement test
- LARCC Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) assessment*
- Assessed within LINC PB to LINC 5 levels
*All applicants must first apply through the Language Assessment Referral and Counselling Centre (LARCC), located at Catholic Social Services, 10709 105 Street, Edmonton. Call 780.424.3545 for an appointment.
Note: Students wishing to enroll in LINC 1034 (Youth LINC 3) must be at least 18 and no more than 24 years of age, be assessed as being within LINC 3 level, and be registered in a high school.
Admission Requirements (2012-2013)
- A permanent resident, a person in the process of becoming a permanent resident, or a convention refugee
- Minimum 18 years of age
- NorQuest LINC placement test
- LARCC Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) assessment*
- Assessed within LINC PB to LINC 5 levels
*All applicants must first apply through the Language Assessment Referral and Counselling Centre (LARCC), located at Catholic Social Services, 10709 105 Street, Edmonton. Call 780.424.3545 for an appointment.
Funding Your Education
This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Tuition is free to those who qualify.
Course Outline (2011/12)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Hours |
Credits |
| LINC 1000 |
LINC Literacy |
400 |
16.0 |
| LINC 1001 |
LINC 1 |
400 |
16.0 |
| LINC 1002 |
LINC 2 |
400 |
16.0 |
| LINC 1003 |
LINC 3 |
400 |
16.0 |
| LINC 1004 |
LINC 4 |
400 |
16.0 |
| LINC 1005 |
LINC 5 |
400 |
16.0 |
Last updated:
October 10, 2011
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