Language Courses for Newcomers

Language Courses for Newcomers

We offer FREE language courses for newcomers in French or English. These courses aim to provide language skills and promote basic employability to help immigrants integrate into Canadian society.

This program is financed by  

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

  • Permanent Resident
  • Convention Refugee or Protected Person
  • An individual in Canada whose application for Permanent Resident status is being processed in Canada and who has been informed by a letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of the initial approval of the application
  • Other categories identified by IRCC

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LEARN ENGLISH OR FRENCH IN CANADA?

  • To network and communicate with members of your community
  • To increase your chances of finding a job
  • To pursue your studies at a francophone college or university
  • To obtain proof of language skill for the Canadian citizenship application (NCLC 4 or CLB 4 or higher)

 


Brochure LINC (North region - NB)
Brochure CLIC (NB)
Brochure CLIC (PEI)
Brochure CLIC (NL & Labrador)

 

FRENCH & ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES
The French language courses are offered across New Brunswick and in some other Atlantic Provinces. The English language courses are offered in Northern New Brunswick.

Here are the training services offered:

  • Literacy 
  • French Second Language (NCLC 1 to 4)
  • English Second Language (CLB 1 to 4)
  • French for parents

Continuous Registration!

 

Brochure Literacy and Numeracy - FR
Brochure Literacy and Numeracy - ENG

 

LITERACY AND NUMERACY CLASSES
This free face-to-face training will help you acquire the right basics in Literacy and Numeracy, such as: 

  • Learn the alphabets and basic pronunciation in French or English
  • Learn to read, write and count
  • Understand or read basic words useful in everyday life

Take this part-time training adapted to your needs and according to your schedule.

This trainind is offered in French or English in the northern region of NB and in French only in the southern region of NB.

 

 

Consult the Brochure! - Level 1
Consult the Brochure! - Level 2
Consult the Brochure! - Level 3

 

Acquire Essential French to Accompany your Children in School

Who's eligible?
Immigrants with permanent residence whose children are attending Francophone schools and daycares or in a school with a French second language immersion program

Objective:
To help immigrant parents acquire basic French skills in order to accompany their children in the francophone school system. The course will take place once or twice a week

Level 1,2 and 3: Register now!

 

 

BOLT FOR NEWCOMERS

Who's eligible?
Newcomers to New Brunswick with the following immigration status:

  • Permanent Resident
  • Work Permit
  • Study Permit with a valid work permit
  • Other statuses with a valid work permit

Program objectives are personalized based on language level, employment sector, and program intensity:

  • Language training in French or English
  • Virtual Classes
  • Mentoring Sessions
  • Real-Life and Practical Communication Situations
    Conversation Circles, Workshops, etc.
  • Online Learning Platform
  • Active Feedback on Progress
  • Employability-Oriented Training Three 3-month sessions during the year (April, September, and December)

For more information, contact your local settlement agency to be referred to this program.

 

 

BOLT FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS

Who is eligible?
Canadian citizens

Program objectives are personalized based on language level, employment sector, and program intensity. The program is geared toward employability.

  • Language training in French or English
  • Virtual classrooms
  • Mentoring sessions
  • Real-life and practical communication situations Conversation circles, workshops, etc.
  • Online learning platform
  • Active feedback on progress
  • Employability-oriented training
  • Three 3-month sessions throughout the year (April, September, and December)

For more information, please click on the following link:

CAL BOLT WNB 092025.PDF

 


Consult the Brochure!

 

This program helps Internationally Trained Workers (ITW) improve their workplace communication skills and learn more about socio-cultural communication in their occupation. The program curricula will support ITW to explore viable options for work in the field for which they are trained or have experience.

Starting Soon!
Duration: 12-weeks
Target clientele: Internationally Trained Workers in Southeastern NB
Targeted Profession: Information Technology

For more information, contact: newcomers.southeast@gnb.ca


These FREE online workshops will help you improve your French second language skills.

 

Find the workshop schedule and registration links here.

 

* The CCNB Language Learning Centre reserves the right to change the dates or the times or to cancel any workshop.