Skills for Change | Professional development

ESL: Intensive English | $55

The ESL: Intensive English course is designed to help students improve their four English language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Build your fluency as you review grammar structures and learn new vocabulary and idioms. The objective is a noticeable improvement in English communication skills. This course is for intermediate ESL learners. Prerequisites: CLB 5-6, live-in caregiver, permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment appointment online, or call 416.658.3101 x0

Next session to be announced.

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.

ESL: Advanced English for Professionals | $55

This Advanced English course for Internationally Educated Professionals targets high-level language skills needed for success in the workplace, with a focus on communication and culture. Course content includes, extensive pronunciation practice, effective language for interviews and professional communication, common idioms and collocations, a review of English proficiency tests (IELTS) and more. Prerequisites: CLB 7+, permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment online, or call 416.658.3101 x0

Registration continues for February 21 session. Next session to be announced. 

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto Catholic District School Board.  

ESL: Customer Service | $55

The ESL: Customer Service Program will help you improve your English and communication skills while developing an awareness of customer service principles. In this program, you will examine various types of customers, as well as their expectations, and develop a service management strategy to ensure service quality. You will also practice the customer service skills necessary for any work environment. Prerequisites: CLB 5-7, permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment online, or call 416.658.3101 x0

Registration continues for February 21 session. Next session to be announced. 

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

ESL: English for Academic Purposes | $55

The goal of this class is to develop the language skills and confidence needed to successfully pursue academic studies. You will refine your grammar in speaking and writing, and practice techniques for effective listening and reading. This course will also help familiarize you with language common to academic texts and develop strategies for successful test-taking. Prerequisites: CLB 6, permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment online, or call 416.658.3101 x0

Next session starts February 27.

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

TOEFL Preparation | $55

This course is designed to help you prepare for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). You will practice the testing procedures and focus on listening comprehension, written expression, reading comprehension and the test of written English (TWE). Prerequisite: CLB 7+, permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment online, or call 416.658.3101 x0

Next session starts February 27.

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

ESL: Clerical Accounting | $55

Develop your English language and communication skills through the study of accounting principles, computer skills and job search strategies. This course is intended for anyone who speaks English as a Second Language and has little accounting or office experience. If you have an education in accounting from another country, but have never worked in the field or are changing your career to accounting from another field, then this program is for you. Prerequisites: CLB 5-7, keyboarding at 25 wpm; meets eligibility criteria.

Assessment is required to determine eligibility. Book an assessment appointment online, or call 416.658.3101 x229

Next session starts April 10.

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

ESL: Intermediate Bookkeeping | $55

Expand your English communication skills to a more advanced level while developing a deeper understanding of bookkeeping concepts. You will learn vocabulary and higher level tasks required to complete bookkeeping transactions. This course is for intermediate ESL learners. Prerequisites: CLB 5-6, knowledge of bookkeeping basics; live-in caregiver, permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment online, or call 416.658.3101  x229

Next session starts April 14. 

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.

ESL: Introductory Bookkeeping | $55

Improve your English communication skills while learning essential concepts of bookkeeping and accounting. You will learn English accounting terms and practice using this vocabulary to record and analyze financial information. This course covers business transactions for the full accounting cycle, journalizing, preparation of financial statements and more. This course is for intermediate ESL learners. Prerequisites: CLB 5-6, live-in caregiver; permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment online, or call 416.658.3101  x229

Next session starts April 14. 

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.

ESL: Medical Terminology | $55

Learn medical terminology while developing your English language skills. This course introduces the essentials of medical terminology along with basic concepts of medical science and practice. You will work to enhance your English proficiency and develop specific communication skills necessary to work in a medical environment. This course is for high-intermediate ESL learners. Prerequisites: CLB 6-7, live-in caregiver, permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment online, or call 416.658.3101 x0

Next session starts April 14.

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.

ESL: Communicating Clearly | $55

Learn to express yourself clearly and confidently. Become familiar with the English pronunciation system and learn to correct your own pronunciation difficulties. This course will help you understand the way English pronunciation works and how it contributes to effective communication. This course is for intermediate ESL learners. Prerequisites: CLB 5-6, live-in caregiver; permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant or Canadian citizen

Appointment for assessment is required. Book an assessment online, or call 416.658.3101 x0  

Next session starts April 24.

This ESL course is offered in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.

Enhanced Language Training | No cost*

Enhanced Language Training is an intensive five week program that helps raise your English proficiency and assists you in finding work in your field. We offer four streams during the year: engineering, accounting, health care, and information technology.  If you are an internationally educated professional, and finding your level of English proficiency is preventing you from holding a position matching your experience, occupation specific language training can help you to get to the next level.

*Eligibility criteria apply. Learn more>>

Next session to be announced.