Simcoe County District School Board - Learning Centres
Site: Barrie Campus
Service: Adult English as a Second Language
Record #: BAR1787 | Last Modified: 29 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 29 Sep 2020 |
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Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response Learning Centre closed to in-person service * call 705-725-8360 for non-urgent support and information, voice messages are checked daily * for urgent support contact Gerry Anderson by phone at 705-725-8360 Ext 45151, ganderson@scdsb.on.ca or Tatiana Khrystynko, tkhrystynko@scdsb.on.ca Regular Service Free (for most students) instructor-led ESL program which focuses on speaking, reading, writing and listening skills ranging from beginner to advanced * each student is assessed through the Canadian Language Benchmark framework and placed in a class which is appropriate to their skill level * incorporate many practical and creative learning techniques including workplace situations, Canadian culture discussions, English conversation and computer skills into the ESL program * classes also offered in Alliston, Bradford and Collingwood |
Service Details | |
Public Comments | COVID-19 Response Learning Centre closed to in-person service * call 705-725-8360 for non-urgent support and information, voice messages are checked daily * for urgent support contact Gerry Anderson by phone at 705-725-8360 Ext 45151, ganderson@scdsb.on.ca or Tatiana Khrystynko, tkhrystynko@scdsb.on.ca |
Hours | COVID-19 Response Learning Centre closed to in-person service * call 705-725-8360 for non-urgent support and information, voice messages are checked daily Regular Hours Continuous intake year round * evening classes available during school year on Tue, Wed, Thu |
Areas Served | Barrie - and surrounding area |
Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Landed Immigrant * Permanent Resident * Refugee * Domestic/Live-In Caregiver * Naturalized Canadian Citizen * Visitor, Worker with work permit |
Application | Immigration documents * if receiving benefits from EI or assistance from a government agency, make sure counsellor is aware |
Languages | English ; Russian - Reception, Interpretation ; Ukrainian - Reception, Interpretation |
Fees | Program - fee for visitors to Canada and for workers with work permit ; None - for Permanent Resident, Landed Immigrant, Refugee, Naturalized Canadian Citizen, Domestic/Live-in Caregiver |
Address and Location | |
Site Location | Bayfield Mall north end side entrance |
Located In Community | Barrie |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Bayfield St and Ferris Lane |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 705-725-8360 Ext 45151 |
Fax | 705-725-8359 |
Website | www.thelearningcentres.com/adult-student/english-as-a-second-language-(esl) |
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Primary Contact | Tatiana Khrystynko, ESL Program, Newcomer Welcome Centre; Email: tkhrystynko@scdsb.on.ca |
Alternate Contact | Gerry Anderson, Office Assistant; Phone: 705-725-8360 ext 45151; Email: ganderson@scdsb.on.ca |
Primary Executive | Pam Pasmore-Tye, Principal |