Niagara College

Welland Campus, International Education Division, English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)
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Record #: NIA3290 Last Modified: 21 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 10 Oct 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
300 Woodlawn Rd
Welland, ON L3C 7L3
 
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Office Phone905-735-2211 ext 7507 * Info 905-735-2211 ext 7505 (EAP) * 905-641-2252 ext 4162 (ELT & OSLT)
Fax905-736-6016 * 905-735-2413
Websitewww.niagaracollege.ca
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Usable; Washroom - Accessible
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionEnglish Academic Program (EAP) 
This program assists individuals to learn English for employment or career development. Courses are designed to improve English reading, writing and speaking skills to increase employability or start college or university courses. Students enjoy individual academic counselling, 25 hours of classes per week, friendly supportive classes and use of all college services and facilities. The ESL program offers classes at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. There are three terms per year starting in January, May and September. 
 
Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT) 
Offering part-time courses: Workplace Communication Skills for Internationally Trained Business, Health and Technology Professionals. These courses focus on preparing internationally trained professionals for the linguistic and socio-cultural requirements of the Business, Health and Technology sectors in Canada. Tuition is provided for qualified applicants by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 
 
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) 
Offering part-time courses: Professional Writing Skills, Understanding Professional English, Communicating Accurately. ELT courses are designed to specifically support newcomers in their transition through post-secondary studies to the Canadian Workplace.
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * contact Niagara College for individual course schedules
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationPlease visit:  
http://www.niagaracollege.ca/newcomer 
 
FeesAdmission ; Fee assistance available for ELT and OSLT ; assistance is provided by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Subjects
Service CategoriesComprehensive Job Assistance Centres ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ~ Immigrant Communities ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ~ Refugees ; English as a Second Language ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Vocational English as a Second Language
See Also TermsAdult English as a Second Language Tests ; Bilingual Education ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; High Interest/Low Vocabulary Collections ; Immigrant Benefits Assistance ; Immigrant/Refugee Shelters ; Immigration Services Complaints ; Resettlement Assistance Recipients ; TOEFL Test Preparation ; Vocational Education
SubjectsEmployment ; English as a second language ; Immigrants ; Job search training ; Refugees ; Resumes ; Vocational counselling ; Vocational training