What is Drop-In ESL?
Do you want to learn English? Are you unable to take LINC classes because you are busy with work, school or your family? We offer flexible Drop-In ESL classes for landed immigrants, refugees, and Canadian citizens, where you can learn to speak English as a Second Language. With a series of class times and options, you can attend classes at the time that best meets your schedule.
Taught by qualified volunteer instructors, these classes will teach you the English needed to understand life in Canada. We offer three different levels of Drop-In ESL:
1. Pre-Basic
2. Basic
3. Intermediate/Advanced
If you are a visitor or in Canada on a work visa, please check out our Open ESL program instead
Eligibility
Permanent Resident, Refugee, and Canadian Citizens
18+ years of age
Recommended for Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 2-5
Semester
TIES Forest Lawn
4 Classes Per Week
1 Month = 16 Classes
4 Months = 64 Classes
TIES Whitehorn
2 Classes Per Week
1 Month = 8 Classes
4 Months = 32 Classes
Note: Students can join anytime
Location
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 situation in Alberta, this service is temporarily being offered online.
TIES Forest Lawn
1723 – 40 Street SE
TIES Whitehorn
3820 – 32 Street NE
Cost
TIES Forest Lawn (4 classes per week)
Cost per 1 Month:
Citizens/PR/Refugees: $15.00
Refugee Claimants: $200.00
TIES Whitehorn (2 classes per week)
Cost per 2 Months:
Citizens/PR/Refugees: $15.00
Refugee Claimants: $200.00
Schedule
Each session is 10 weeks long, including 100 hours of class time.
TIES Forest Lawn (SE) Class Schedule (includes Pre-Basic, Basic, and Intermediate/Advanced classes): |
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Afternoon Classes | 1:30PM – 4:00PM | 1:30PM – 4:00PM | 1:30PM – 4:00PM | 1:30PM – 4:00PM | — | — | — |
Evening Classes | 6:00PM – 8:30PM | 6:00PM – 8:30PM | 6:00PM – 8:30PM | 6:00PM – 8:30PM | — | — | — |
TIES Whitehorn (NE) Class Schedule (includes the Basic/Intermediate joint class): |
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Morning Class | — | 10:00AM – 12:30PM | 10:00AM – 12:30PM | — | — | — | — |