LINC Home Study Ontario
Learn English at home for free!
LINC Home Study Ontario
Learn English at home for free!
LINC Home Study Ontario
Learn English at home for free!
LINC Home Study Ontario
Learn English at home for free!
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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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It’s comfortable to study from home because I have kids and need to take care of them. Only this program has this option to study from home. - Subajini S.
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Getting Started
Find out if you qualify
To be referred to the LINC Home Study 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)
- Resident of Ontario
- 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
After your referral, LINC Home Study 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 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 a teacher 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 teacher at the scheduled time.
- If you need to miss your class, notify your teacher 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 program, you agree to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.
Settlement Services
These websites can help you find information about settlement services and support for newcomers to Ontario.
ESL
Explore these free online learning activities for ESL students.
Citizenship
These websites have useful information about Canadian citizenship.
LINC Home Study Canada
LINC Home Study is a free English language training program for eligible newcomers to Canada 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.
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.
Live Chat
Need help?
Chat with LINC Home Study technical support during regular business hours.
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.
Video Tutorials
These videos will help you get started with LINC Home Study.
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.
SUMMER 2024
Latest Edition
FEATURED ARTICLE: Workshop
Author: Amandeep K.
I participated in a two-week online job search workshop called Achev. Career Success for Racialized Newcomer Women-CSRNW. The workshop was designed to assist newcomer women who have completed their education outside of Canada and are seeking job opportunities in their respective fields.
Teaching Tools
Write@Home Teaching Tools include a glossary, crossword and lesson plan based on student writing.