YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Barrie - Bayfield St, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

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Record #: BAR0648

Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2025

Description (Service)

Language instruction for newcomers to Canada including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills

Settlement Services provided in-person and virtually (telephone, text or online) call or text 705-241-2501 or 705-791-6378

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Classes: Mon-Fri 9 am-1:30 pm Dates: Sep-Jun
Areas Served	Simcoe County ; Language classes in Barrie only
Eligibility	Due to funding restrictions English Language Classes are offered to permanent residents and convention refugees only Settlement Services are available to all immigrants and newcomers - regardless of status in Canada
Application	Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment test required prior to placement Call 705-241-2501 for information
Languages	Arabic - Reception, Interpretation; Assyrian - Reception, Interpretation; Dari - Reception, Interpretation; English; Farsi - Reception, Interpretation; Romanian - Reception, Interpretation; Russian - Reception, Interpretation; Ukrainian - Reception, Interpretation Turkish-Reception,Interpretation; Spanish
Fees	None

Site Location	YMCA Immigrant Services - Located in the Bayfield Mall - 320 Bayfield Street
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	320 Bayfield St, Suite 63A Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection	Bayfield St and Hwy 400
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-241-2501, Immigrant and Youth Services Reception
E-Mail	communityprograms@sm.ymca.ca
Website	https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/immigrant-services
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMCAofSimcoeMuskoka/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YMCASimcoeMuskoka?blend=6&ob=5
Primary Contact	Fatme El Sabbagh, Program Manager- Immigrant Services; Phone: (Cell) 705-791-6378; Email: fatme.elsabbagh@sm.ymca.ca
Alternate Contact	Karen Ferguson, General Manger, Community Programs; Email: karen.ferguson@sm.ymca.ca
Mailing Address	320 Bayfield St, Suite 63A Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1