We support new immigrants to Canada.
We recognize the difficulties that many new Canadians face upon arrival to Canada. We want to help you make the right choices on your road to success! We offer a wide range of free programs that will help you find the work and education that is right for you.
Learn more about study optionsCommunication Skills Training Programs
Niagara College understands that career-specific Communication skills are a great asset to Newcomers whose goal is to enter the Canadian workplace or post-secondary studies.
Your English proficiency must be at an intermediate level (Canadian Language Benchmarks 6 to 8). Please contact our office if you do not meet this requirement, but want to learn more about your options.
Newcomer Employment and Experience Transition Program - NEXT
This program supports new immigrants in gaining workplace communication skills and career preparation training. NEXT offers full-time and part-time study options, is fully funded, and includes assistance for transportation, materials, and tuition.
Occupation-Specific Language Training
OSLT courses are offered to qualified new Canadian immigrants who have experience or training in specific occupations and careers. Training is offered in 3 sectors:
- Technology Language Training
- Business Language Training
- Health Sciences Language Training
Ana Paula Fraga Lopes's Testimonial:
"Reflecting on my journey through the ELTE program this year, I am grateful for the invaluable opportunities and growth it has offered me. All subjects contributed to improving my language and cultural skills. The subjects fit very well with newcomers. The professors and instructors were confident in teaching and incentivized all the students to keep their focus and effort during this program. I was fortunate to engage with various topics and perspectives throughout the program, promoting academic learning and personal development. I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity and thankful for this model program. I had been waiting for two years to be eligible as a permanent resident to start this ELTE program."
Contact our Office
For inquiries about the NEXT or OSLT programs please contact:
Newcomer Programs
Phone: 905-641-2252 extension 4041
Email: [email protected]
Our Location
The Niagara College Newcomers Office is located at:
Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Room W307-10, Academic and Liberal Studies Office
135 Taylor Road,
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0
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