Niagara College

Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, International Education Division, Programs and Services for Newcomers to Canada
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Record #: NIA2532 Last Modified: 25 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
Niagara-On-The-Lake
135 Taylor Rd N
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Map RecordDo Not Map
Office Phone905-641-2252 ext 4162
WebsiteNiagaraCollege.ca/newcomer
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionIndividual and group information sessions on bridging or training programs, language training, post-secondary admission requirements and processes, academic upgrading, settlement services, credential recognition options, labour market information * community program provided by CONNECT Strategic Alliances through Ontario college system * Distance Academic Advising available to areas without in-person service. 
 
Programs and Services that help newcomers to Canada achieve their professional goals towards employment or further education. Services offered are: English as a Second Language (ESL); Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT) courses in Health Sciences, Business, Technology and Human Services January (March 2012); Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Canadian culture and workplace studies and career exploration and planning; and Career Planning and Academic Advising (CPAAC), career exploration, educational pathways, and support for non-traditional students.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityNewcomers in the community seeking information on steps required to find Canadian employment in their chosen field. Immigrants who look for language instruction and/or career paths.
LanguagesEnglish
FeesNone - (except for ESL if the applicant doesn't get the bursary)
Subjects
Service CategoriesAdult Basic Education ~ Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrant Communities ; English as a Second Language ~ Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrant Communities ; Foreign Educational Records Evaluations ~ Specialized Information and Referral ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ~ Specialized Information and Referral ; Job Training Resource Lists ~ Immigrant Communities ; Labour Market Information ; Specialized Information and Referral
See Also TermsAdoption Evaluation/Placement ; Adult English as a Second Language Tests ; Attendant Registries ; Babysitting Registries ; Bilingual Education ; Child Care Provider Referrals ; Consumer Goods Information ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; Foster Home Placement ; High Interest/Low Vocabulary Collections ; Housing Search and Information ; Immigrant Benefits Assistance ; Immigrant/Refugee Shelters ; Immigration Services Complaints ; In Home Assistance Registries ; International Baccalaureate Programs ; Interpreter/Translator Registries ; Job Information ; Lawyer Referral Services ; Reference/Information ; Respite Care Registries ; Ride Sharing Programs ; Senior Housing Information and Referral ; TOEFL Test Preparation ; Veterinary Referral Services
SubjectsAcademic upgrading ; Education ; Employment ; English as a second language ; Immigrants ; Information and referral ; Settlement services ; Vocational training