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English Language Training

Improve your English language skills and learn about your community and living in Canada. You will also practice the four language skills: 

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing

More Info:

Information Sheet_ELT_September 2024.pdf (114 KB)

Entrance Requirements

Who can attend?

  • Permanent residents
  • Holders of work permits
  • Canadian citizens
  • Biggar
  • Eston
  • Fox Valley
  • Frontier
  • Gravelbourg
  • Gull Lake
  • Kindersley
  • Martensville
  • Outlook
  • Ponteix
  • Rosetown
  • Shaunavon
  • Swift Current
  • Online

Biggar

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Dates: September 17, 2025 - March 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday
Location: Biggar Campus 701 Dominion Street, Biggar, SK. 

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Eston

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.
Dates: September 23, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday
Location: Eston Composite School, 242 7th Ave, Eston, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Fox Valley

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.
Dates: September 9, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday
Location: 55 Centre Street, Fox Valley, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Frontier

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.
Dates: September 8, 2025 - May 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. every Monday & Wednesday
Location: Frontier School, 208 1st Street E, Frontier, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Gravelbourg

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Dates: September 11, 2025 - March 26, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday
Location: Ecolé Gravelbourg School, 240 1st Ave W -Gravelbourg, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Gull Lake

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Date: October 16, 2025 - March 26, 2026
Time: TBD. every Thursday
Location: Gull Lake Library, 1377 Conrad Ave, Gull Lake, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Kindersley

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Date: September 9, 2025 - May 14, 2026 
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday & Thursday
Location: Kindersley Campus, 514 Main Street, Kindersley, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Martensville

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Dates: September 2, 2025 - May 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday & Thursday
Location: Martensville Campus, 66 Main Street, Martensville, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Outlook

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Dates: September 4, 2025 - May 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 601 Ash Street, Outlook, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Ponteix

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Dates: October 7, 2025 - March 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. every Thursday
Location: 325 Centre Street, Ponteix, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Rosetown

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Dates: September 16, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday
Location: Rosetown & District Civic Centre - Room 55 (1005 Main Street, Rosetown, SK) 

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Shaunavon

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Fall 2025-26 Classes
Dates: September 10, 2025 - March 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday
Location: Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre, 440 Centre Street, Shaunavon. 

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Swift Current

2025
Schedule Type
Full-Time, Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

2025-26 Daytime Classes:
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.
Dates: September 2, 2025 - May 14, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Location: Swift Current Campus, 129 2nd Ave NE, Swift Current, SK

2025-26 Evening Classes:
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada.
Dates: September 3, 2025 - May 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday & Wednesday
Location: Swift Current Campus, 129 2nd Ave NE, Swift Current, SK

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

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.
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.

Online

2025
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2025
Approximate Tuition
There are no fees for this program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration & Career Training.
More Information

Online Classes (POM: Provincial Online Model)
This class will help improve all four language skill areas and learn about living in Canada. 
To join this class, students must have a language level 4/5. 
Dates: September 15, 2025 - May 28, 2026
Time: 12:30-3:30 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday
Location: Online

Online Classes (LINC: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) 
This class provides basic language skills for eligible adult learners who are permanent residents. Students study online or by correspondence and work one-on-one with a TESL certified instructor.  In addition to the 1/2 hour weekly instructor session, students commit to 5-7 hours of independent student directed learning per week. 
Dates: TBA
Time: Varies
Location: Online

Registration: All students must pre-register for class by contacting Bula Ghosh.
Email  or phone 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5475. 
Classes are free of charge. Please bring your Canadian visa document and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Other Information

Tutoring and online Remote Conversation Classes available. Call 306-778-5472 for more information.

Learn more about language training options for newcomers in this Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0nSq2ieS2g 

IELTS exams are scheduled by Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Please visit ieltssaskatchewan.ca for more information and to register.

Find Out More

Bula Ghosh – English Language Training Coordinator
Swift Current: 306-778-5477 or 306-778-5472
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Email Bula

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