What is LINC Blended?
Do you want to learn English in a classroom setting? Are you unable to take regular LINC classes due to illness, disability, family, or work?
LINC Blended is a free program offered in two parts:
- Complete activities and lessons online every day through the CIES Learning Management System. You can log on anytime and work through the online classes.
- Attend class in person once per week (unlike LINC Home Study, which is completely online.)
Our qualified instructors will teach you English language skills to help you succeed in Canada. Your weekly visit to class is an opportunity to develop connections with your classmates, who are newcomers just like you.
When is it?
Online activities can be completed at any time, but are always due at the next in-class session. You are assigned about 3 hours of homework each week.
In-class session times:
| CIES Whitehorn (NE) | |||||||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| CLB 3/4/5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1:00PM-4:00PM | — |
| CLB 5/6 | — | — | — | — | — | 9:00AM-12:00PM | — |
Where is it?
This program is offered in-person AND online. Online activities can be done anywhere, while the in-class sessions are held at:
- CIES Whitehorn (NE)
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- 3820 – 32nd Street Northeast, Calgary, AB T1Y 7L9
- Contact (403) 291-0002
- CIES Whitehorn – Email
What is the cost?
This program is offered for free with no registration fees.
How do I join?
Requirements / Eligibility
To join this program you must meet the following eligibility:
- Must be a Permanent Resident of Canada or Convention Refugee
- Be over 18 years of age
- Receive a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) grade from CLB 3 to CLB 6
- A basic familiarity with computers (Email, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer)
- A computer (or Moodle-capable tablet) with internet access.
To join this program, follow the steps below.
Important: If you are unable to bring your ILVARC referral form to the office (due to schedule, illness, childcare reasons, or disability) or require help in registering, use the “Contact Us” button on the right side of this page.
Step 1: Complete an English Language Test
Book an appointment for an English language test. You can do this by contacting ILVARC at the following:
Immigrant Services Calgary / ILVARC
#1200, 910 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 3N8
Phone: 403-265-1120
Fax: 403-266-2486
Email: info@immigrantservicescalgary.ca
Step 2: Get an Official Referral Form
Book an appointment for an Official Referral Form You can do this by contacting ILVARC at the following:
Immigrant Services Calgary / ILVARC
#1200, 910 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 3N8
Phone: 403-265-1120
Fax: 403-266-2486
Email: info@immigrantservicescalgary.ca
Tell them you are interested in doing this program.
Step 3: Bring your Language Results and Referral Form
Bring your Language Results and Referral Form to our location during regular office hours. Do not come later than 30-minutes before the end of the day as we may not have time to complete your registration.
Step 4: Wait for your spot
After you have provided your forms and completed the registration, receive a copy of the “While You Wait” documentand wait for your call to start class.
What If I Have Other Questions?
If you have any questions about this program, fill out the contact form below.