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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
- Visit Website
- [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
- Topic(s)
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- Last Updated On
- March 5, 2026
- Address
- 44 Kelvinway Dr
Toronto, ON, M1W 1N6Cross street: Finch Ave E and Pharmacy Ave
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Non-powered double doors at entrance
- Hours of Operation
- Day Program: Mon-Fri 9 am-2:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pmMon9:00 am to 2:30 pmTue9:00 am to 2:30 pmWed9:00 am to 2:30 pmThu9:00 am to 2:30 pmFri9:00 am to 2:30 pmSat9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Night Program: Mon-Thu 6:30 pm-9 pm - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
