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English Language Training

Improve your English language skills and increase participation in your community. Learn about living in Canada and four language skill areas:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing
Full-time/Part-time
Full-time/Part-time
Length
Varies
Location
Frontier, Gravelbourg , Kincaid, Kindersley, Leader, Maple Creek, Outlook, Ponteix, Rosetown, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Warman
Intake Dates

All locations have ongoing registration.

Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy.

More Info:

Information Sheet-English Language Training (103 KB)
  • Learners must bring Canadian visa document and social insurance number to register in the program
  • Language Certificates on language levels will be given based on attendance and upon request

Entrance Requirements

Who can attend?

  • Permanent residents
  • Holders of work permits
  • Canadian citizens

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  • Frontier
  • Gravelbourg
  • Kincaid
  • Kindersley
  • Maple Creek
  • Outlook
  • Ponteix
  • Leader
  • Rosetown
  • Shaunavon
  • Swift Current
  • Warman

Frontier

Intake dates:
No classes scheduled for 2020-21 academic year.
More Information:

No classes scheduled for 2020-21 academic year.

Gravelbourg

Intake dates:
October 13, 2020 – April 29, 2021. Ongoing registration until March 2, 2021.
More Information:

Dates: October 13, 2020 – April 29, 2021
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Location: Centre Culture Maillard (133 - 5th Avenue East)

Registration: Ongoing registration is offered until March 2, 2021. All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh (contact info below).

Classes are free of charge.

Kincaid

More Information:

Conversation Classes
These classes will help improve listening and speaking skills. There is no attendance requirement. Learners can attend classes when they are able to do so. Learners registered for Conversation classes only will not be able to get LINC certificate for citizenship.

Dates: Schedule TBD
Time: 
Location: Kincaid Central School (514 Main Street)

Online classes are also available. Contact Bula for more information.

Kindersley

Intake dates:
October 14, 2020 - April 28, 2021.
More Information:

Conversation Classes
These classes will help improve listening and speaking skills. There is no attendance requirement. Learners can attend classes when they are able to do so. Learners registered for Conversation classes only will not be able to get LINC certificate for citizenship.

Dates: October 14, 2020 - April 28, 2021
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. every Wednesday
Location: Kindersley Christian Fellowship (800 - 12th Ave)

Registration: Ongoing registration is offered until March 2, 2021. All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh (contact info below).

Classes are free of charge.

Maple Creek

More Information:

Conversation Classes
These classes will help improve listening and speaking skills. There is no attendance requirement. Learners can attend classes when they are able to do so. Learners registered for Conversation classes only will not be able to get LINC certificate for citizenship.

Dates: schedule TBD
Time: 
Location: Maple Creek Program Centre

Registration: 

Outlook

Intake dates:
October 20, 2020 – April 29 2021.
More Information:

ESL Training

Evening Classes
Dates: October 20, 2020 – April 29, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (601 Ash Street)

Registration: Ongoing registration is offered until March 2, 2021. All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh (contact info below).

Conversation Classes
These classes will help improve listening and speaking skills. There is no attendance requirement. Learners can attend classes when they are able to do so. Learners registered for Conversation classes only will not be able to get LINC certificate for citizenship.

Dates: schedule TBD
Time: 
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (601 Ash Street)

Registration: 

Ponteix

Intake dates:
No classes scheduled for the 2020-21 academic year.
More Information:

Conversation Classes
These classes will help improve listening and speaking skills. There is no attendance requirement. Learners can attend classes when they are able to do so. Learners registered for Conversation classes only will not be able to get LINC certificate for citizenship.

Dates: schedule TBD
Time: 
Location: Ponteix School (325 Centre St)

Registration: 

Leader

Intake dates:
No classes scheduled for 2020-21 academic year
More Information:

Conversation Classes
These classes will help improve listening and speaking skills. There is no attendance requirement. Learners can attend classes when they are able to do so. Learners registered for Conversation classes only will not be able to get LINC certificate for citizenship.

Dates: schedule TBD
Time: 
Location: Leader Composite School (401 5th Street West)

Registration: 

 

 

Rosetown

Intake dates:
No classes scheduled for the 2020-21 academic year.
More Information:

Dates: 
Time: 
Location: Rosetown Program Centre

Registration: 

 

Shaunavon

Intake dates:
October 21, 2020 – April 28, 2021
More Information:

Evening Classes
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.

Dates: October 21, 2020 - April 28, 2021
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday
Location: Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre (440 Central Street)

Registration:  Ongoing registration is offered until March 2, 2021. All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh (contact info below).

Classes are free of charge.

Swift Current

More Information:

Basic Evening Classes
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.
Dates: September 14, 2020 – April 28, 2021
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday
Location: Swift Current Campus

Registration: Pre-registration is required before coming to the college. Please contact Bula Ghosh (contact info below).

Basic Full-time Daytime Classes
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.
Dates: September 1, 2020 – April 29, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Location: Swift Current Campus

Registration:  Pre-registration is required before coming to the college.  Please contact Bula Ghosh (contact info below).

Advanced (Blended) Evening Classes
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.
Dates: September 22, 2020 – April 28, 2021
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday
Location: Swift Current Campus

Registration: Pre-registration is required before coming to the college. Please contact Bula Ghosh (contact info below).

This class is provided in a combined face-to-face and online learning environment.

Essential Skills for Newcomers
This program for newcomers will focus on employment readiness and language development skills for the workplace. This includes resume, cover letter and interview skills, courses and certifications for employment, cultural values for the workplace, work placement opportunities and general language acquisition skills. Learn more about this program.
Dates: January 4, 2021 - April 22, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday) and 9:30 a.m.-12 noon (Tuesday and Thursday) 
Location: Swift Current Campus
Pre-registration is required before coming to the college. To register for this program, please contact Mary Jane or visit our Essential Skills page.

Eligibility:  Students must have an overall CLB 5 score; students must be a permanent resident of Canada.

IELTS Testing
IELTS Testing dates are scheduled at the Swift Current Campus on January 23, 2021.
Modules: academic and general training modules are available
Location: 129 2nd Ave NE, Swift Current, SK
Test fee: $355
Register online at ieltssaskatchewan.ca
For more information, contact ielts.languagecentre@saskpolytech.ca or call 1 (833) 444-3587

Warman

Intake dates:
September - May; ongoing registration
More Information:

Basic Evening Classes
Dates: September 15, 2020 – April 29, 2021.
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Location: Warman Campus

Registration: Ongoing registration is offered until March 2, 2021.

Advanced Blended Evening Classes
Dates: September 22, 2020 - April 28, 2021
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday
Location: Warman Campus

Registration: Ongoing registration is offered until March 2, 2021.

This class is offered in a combined face-to-face and online learning environment.

Other Information

IELTS Testing dates are scheduled at the Swift Current Campus on January 23, 2021.
Modules: academic and general training modules are available
Location: 129 2nd Ave NE, Swift Current, SK
Test fee: $355
Register online at ieltssaskatchewan.ca
For more information, contact ielts.languagecentre@saskpolytech.ca or call 1 (833) 444-3587

Find Out More

Bula Ghosh – English Language Training Coordinator
Swift Current: (306) 778-5477 or (306) 778-5478
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Email Bula

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