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99% of participants say LINC Home Study Canada is helping them reach their language goals.
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Before I joined this course I had an idea that online language courses do not benefit students much. But after starting the course now I feel it is an ideal alternative for very busy people like us. - Mutukuda D.
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I have confidence to start small talk with my co-workers now. - Tony L.
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Not only have my English skills improved, but I have also learned new things about Canada’s culture and history which has helped me to transition into my new adopted country. - Majid A.
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Getting Started
Find out if you qualify
To be referred to the LINC Home Study Canada program, you must book an appointment at a Language Assessment Centre to test your English language skills and confirm your eligibility.
Other requirements:
- Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, Protected Person, or Temporary Resident (MOME2023, CUAET)
- 18 years of age or older
- A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 3 for listening and speaking and 2 for reading and writing
- Unable to attend LINC classes in person*
*You cannot attend another government funded ESL program (ESL, LINC, ELT, OSLT, Citizenship, etc.) at the same time as LINC Home Study Canada
After your referral, LINC Home Study Canada will gather information to complete your registration. You will be placed on a waitlist until space is available. Your instructor will contact you by phone or email when it is time to start the program.
Para la version en español con información de cómo participar en el programa LINC Home Study, haga click aquí. (For information in Spanish on how to participate in the LINC Home Study program, click here)
Souhaitez-vous obtenir des services en français? Si oui, cliquez ici(Would you like to receive services in French? If so, click here).
What do you need?
To get started in the LINC Home Study Canada program you will need:
5-7 hours
to study on your own every week
A telephone
for weekly calls with your teacher
A computer with high speed internet
that meets our system requirements if taking the program online, OR
A CD player or device with internet connection
if taking the program by correspondence
Expectations
Program Expectations
Studying on your own and working with an instructor at a distance come with some unique challenges. If you are considering this program, please review the guidelines we expect our students to follow:
Manage Your Attendance
- Be available and prepared for your weekly class with your instructor at the scheduled time.
- If you need to miss your class, notify your instructor explaining the reason why.
- You may be withdrawn from the program if you frequently miss your class or need to be absent for more than 2 to 3 weeks.
Manage Your Effort
- Study independently at least 5 hours each week.
- Complete your homework assignments on time.
- Practice English as much as you can.
Manage Your Information
Notify the office if you:
- Change your address or telephone number
- Obtain Canadian citizenship
- Plan to withdraw or take a leave of absence from the program
Manage Your Conduct
By participating in the LINC Home Study Canada program, you agree to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.
Our Partners
Bow Valley College, TIES, ISANS, English Online, Great Plains College
Regional Resources
These websites are organized by province and region.
ESL
Explore these free online learning activities for ESL students.
Citizenship
These websites have useful information about Canadian citizenship.
LINC Home Study Ontario
LINC Home Study Ontario is a free English language training program for eligible newcomers to Ontario who cannot attend regular classes.
Online Self-Assessment
Assess your reading and listening ability in English or French.
Employment
A variety of free online tools and resources to help you in your job search.
Instructor Hub
A variety of free online tools and resources for teachers.
Settlement Services
These websites can help you find information about settlement services and support for newcomers to Canada.
Francophone Immigration to Canada
Learn about living in a Francophone community outside Quebec and access Francophone service providers.
Help Form
Use this form to send your questions, comments, requests for technical support or updates to your contact information.
FAQs
A list of the most frequently asked questions.
Forgot Password
If you have forgotten your password, use this feature to have your username and password emailed to you.
Write@Home is a quarterly publication of writing submitted by LINC Home Study students. We are proud of our students and thrilled to publish their writing. The publication encourages our students to practice writing, helps to boost their self-confidence, promotes language skills development and creates a sense of community within the LINC Home Study program. We also hope our readers learn from and feel inspired by the collection of works that are showcased each issue.
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Teaching Tools
Write@Home Teaching Tools include a glossary, crossword and lesson plan based on student writing.