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Toronto Catholic District School Board

Mary Ward LINC / ESL Centre


Description
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
  • French as a Second Language (FSL) classes (online)
  • participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
    • programs are non-credit
    • childminding available for LINC-eligible learners
Eligibility
Adults 18 years and older who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Refugee Claimants or have initial approval of residency, Canadian Citizens born outside of Canada or those admitted under the Live-in Caregiver program

Adults with work/study permits or tourist visa's are not eligible for ESL classes

Child minding services: children aged 18-72 months
Application Process
New learners: contact the YMCA Assessment Centre
Documents Required
2 pieces of Government issued photo ID

Contact for other documents
Office
416-397-6046
Fax
416-512-3383
Website
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Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
44 Kelvinway Dr
Toronto, ON, M1W 1N6
Canada
Languages
English, Farsi, French, Mandarin, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tamil
Contact
Grace Wang, Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Program Consultant
Catherine Beckingham
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-397-6398
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
March 5, 2026
Address
44 Kelvinway Dr
Toronto, ON, M1W 1N6

Cross street: Finch Ave E and Pharmacy Ave


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Accessibility
Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Non-powered double doors at entrance
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Sat
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Day Program: Mon-Fri 9 am-2:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Night Program: Mon-Thu 6:30 pm-9 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area