Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is an English language training program for adult newcomers to Canada. This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).  YMCA LINC Assessment Centres screen and refer LINC eligible newcomers to LINC schools.

The YMCA LINC Assessment Centre refers eligible clients to the most suitable LINC Service Provider Organizations offering LINC classes throughout the Greater Toronto Area. These free classes range from literacy, basic to intermediate levels running part time, full time and on weekends. Some of schools also offer free Child minding services.

Who is Eligible?

• Newcomers 18 years of age or older
• Landed Immigrants
• Convention Refugees
• Holders of appropriate Authorizations or Minister's Permits
• Clients assessed at a LINC 6 or lower

Please call to book an appointment at the YMCA LINC Assessment Call Centre:
Tel. 416-925-5462 (LINC)
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Our assessment centres are located across the Greater Toronto Area:

• Toronto
• Scarborough
• North York
• Rexdale