English Assessments
Determining NEXT & OSLT eligibility:
Students must attain a Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) of 6-8 to be eligible for NEXT and OSLT.
All students interested in registering for Newcomer Employment and Experience Transition Program (NEXT) or Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT) must contact a YMCA Newcomer Information Centre to book an appointment to take their CLB (English Assessment), unless they have already done so.
YMCA Newcomer Information Centres
Free information for newcomers to Canada.
The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) is a first stop for all newcomers to Canada. The Newcomer Information Centre provides free information and referral services to help newcomer families find everything they need to settle in their new life in St. Catharines or Niagara Falls.
NIC offers regular orientations to show newcomers how to use their services. Their team of trained information specialists are there to listen and provide you with information and opportunities.
Services are available in: English, Arabic (العَرَبِيةُ), Chinese (官话 – Mandarin and Cantonese), Hindi (हिन्दी), Spanish (Español), Russian (ру́сский язы́к), Ukrainian (українська мова), Urdu (اُردُو), Pashto (پښتو) and Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ). Whenever possible, families will be served in their first language.
Free English language assessments:
The YMCA English Language Assessment Centre – CLARS provides English language assessments for immigrants over the age of 18. Assessments and classes are offered throughout the Niagara Region and are free of charge for eligible adults.
Fill out their online form or reach out to them via the contact information below.
Contact or visit a Newcomer Information Centre:
St. Catharines Location
Address:
285 Bunting Rd,
St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 7T9
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Phone: 905-684-3500
Email: [email protected]
Niagara Falls Location
Address:
8123 Lundys Lane,
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 1H3
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Phone: 289-296-8400
Email: [email protected]
Thorold Location
Address:
9 Pine St N,
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4J6
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Phone: 905-397-8390
Email: [email protected]