Language training in Canada
Strong English or French helps you work, study, and take part in your community. Canada offers free and low-cost language training to eligible newcomers.
Find language trainingFree government classes
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and Cours de langue pour les immigrants au Canada (CLIC) are free for eligible permanent residents, refugees, and some others. Classes range from beginner to advanced, and some offer childcare or online options.
Other options
Public colleges, school boards, and community organizations also offer ESL and French classes, sometimes for a small fee. Conversation circles at libraries and settlement agencies are a free way to practice speaking.
Why it matters
Language skills also support immigration goals: some applications require proof of English or French at a set level, and many regulated professions ask for language test results.
Official sources
Always confirm current details on the official page. This guide is general information, not legal or immigration advice.