Government Programs

Maple Leaf Academy Ltd. has an agreement with Citizenship and Immigration, Canada to provide English instruction for newcomers (landed immigrants and refugees) to Calgary as well as some Skills Development Programs.

LINC Program:
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

Sponsored by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
The LINC program provides free English instruction to qualifying applicants.

You qualify for the LINC program if you:

• are a landed immigrant or have refugee status
  
  
• have lived in Canada less than three years
  
  
• are not a Canadian citizen
  
  
• have an English language assessment within the LINC level
  
  
• have not used the number of instruction hours allowed for LINC

To apply for LINC instruction:

1. Phone the Immigrant Language & Assessment Referral Centre-ILVARC- (403-262-2656) and make an appointment for a language assessment test.
2. Meet with a counsellor at ILVARC to learn about language training opportunities.
3. Be referred to an appropriate English program.

Enhanced language Training Programs

Enhanced Language Training Programs, including some ESL programs, are sponsored by Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry, Government of Alberta

Financial Assistance, or Student Finance, is available for specific programs, for specific purposes, based on educational goals and the financial need of the applicant.

The SELL Program at Maple Leaf Academy is a full time program focused on teaching students how to attain employment in their field and providing temporary Canadian work experience.

A limited number of seats are available for successful Student Finance Applicants.

Calgary Immigrant
Aid Society

AHRE