Language Training and Newcomer Services

At St. Stephen's Community House, providing services to refugees and immigrants has been at the heart of our programs for 40 years. St. Stephen's helps newcomers settle in Canada with English language classes, information and referral services, support groups and employment preparation.

Services include:

  • 12 Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes (includes free child care, transportation assistance and computer assisted learning)
  • Five English As A Second Language (ESL) classes
  • One-on-one settlement assistance in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish
  • Newcomer support groups
  • Monthly newcomer orientation and information sessions
  • Employment exploration and preparation workshops
  • Cantonese-speaking Group and English Conversation Circle
  • Family-oriented cultural and recreational events (e.g. summer outings and cultural celebrations)
  • Community services (e.g. income tax clinics)
  • Access to employment, health and education resources

English Class Schedule

All students must register for classes at either 260 Augusta Avenue or 5231 Yonge Street. For more information, call 416-964-8747 ext. 234 (Chinese) and ext. 256 (Spanish).


Regular Bilingual ESL Classes

Bilingual Chinese ESL, 1

Mon - Thu, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Kensington Community School, 401 College St. 2nd Floor


Regular Unilingual ESL Classes

Unilingual ESL, 2/3

Unilingual ESL, 5/6

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 91 Bellevue Ave., #4

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 11:30 am at Ryerson School, Cafeteria


Special Bilingual ESL Classes

Pronunciation & Conversation, 1/2

Grammar & Writing, 2/3

Tue & Thu, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm at 340 College St, 5 Floor #502

Mon & Wed, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm at 340 College St, 5 Floor #502


Regular LINC Classes
(childminding and TTC subsidies available)
Bilingual LINC L/1

Bilingual LINC 1/2

Unilingual LINC 2/3

Unilingual LINC 3/4

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #112

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 340 College St., # 502

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #106

Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #109


Special LINC Classes
(TTC subsidies available)

Specialized Class for Seniors,
LINC 1/2

Pronunciation & Conversation, LINC 1/2

Pronunciation & Conversation, LINC 2/3

Job Search & Employment, LINC 4/5

Mon, Tue, Thu, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at 340 College Street. Room 502

Tue, Thu, Fri, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #112

Tue, Thu, Fri, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #109

Mon, Tue, Thu, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at 260 Augusta Ave., #112

5231 Yonge Street, North York, 2nd. Room 200.

Level 1/2 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Level 2 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Level 3 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Level 4/5 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 2:30 P.M.

St. Stephen's Community House
Language Training and Newcomer Services

260 Augusta Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T 2L9
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Phone: 416-964-8747 ext. 239
Fax: 416-966-2178


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