ESL Information

Registrations are open for all programs.

If you would like to register for an ESL course - e-mail us at [email protected] or call 519-675-4436 and leave a message. Someone will get back to you.

Our ESL Program is designed to provide life and work skills, prepare students for citizenship, assist work towards high school diploma and prepare for college.

Please review our website for courses offered.

Classes for module # 3 : April 1 - June 26, 2026

St. Patrick Adult and Continuing Education Location

1230 King St. (Main location)

Day classes – Monday to Friday

In class

CLB Levels Literacy to Level 7

Morning - Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Afternoon - Monday to Friday 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Day classes- Monday to Friday

100% Online

CLB Levels 3-4

CLB Levels 5-7

Morning - Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Afternoon - Monday to Friday 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

100% online Evening class

Continuous enrolment

Tuesday and Thursday’s 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

CLB Level 2 to Level 7

St. Andre Bessette Secondary School location

2727 Tokala Trail (North/West London)

Face-to-Face evening classes

Monday and Wednesday’s 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday and Thursday's 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

CLB Level 3 to Level 6

CLB Level Lit to Level 2

Important Dates for the 2024/2025 School Year

ESL Day Classes	Dates
Module # 1	September 9 – December 20
Module # 2	January 6 – March 31
Module # 3	April 1 - June 26

ESL Night Classes	Dates
Module # 1	September 10 – December 19
Module # 2	January 7 – April 27
Module # 3	April 1 - June 26

Registration Information

Eligibility - To register you must:

Be at least 18 years of age
Be a newcomer to Canada
Provide proof of Canadian Citizenship, Birth Certificate, Passport, Immigration
documents, permanent resident card
Have a current completed CLB assessment. These are completed at the Cross Cultural Learner Centre. Click here https://lcclc.org/language-assessment-and-referral-services-lars/ for information on how to get an assessment

How to register

Learners who are eligible to register in a class by emailing the school [email protected] with a copy of your assessment and your proof of citizenship)
Many of our classes have a waitlist and it would be important for you to call the School to see about registering or to find out more information at 519-675-4436 extension 0.

Are there Fees?

ESL Classes are free for students who are a naturalized Canadian citizen, permanent resident, Convention refugee or a refugee claimant; or are approved as a foreign domestic worker under the Live-In Caregiver program.

English Every Day: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Information

Need to improve your language skills quickly? Our classes are organized to help you move to the next level when you are ready. The School offers FOCUSED language classes in the afternoon to assist you with language skills that need a little more help.

We offer classes that use the Canadian Language Benchmarks to provide instructions and assess your progress. You can enter at any level but would need to provide a copy of their assessment from the Cross Cultural Learner Centre or a report card from another school board within the last 6 months.

Bridge to Credit Program

For newcomers CLB 7 - you can complete your Level 7 while in this 9 week program
Work on reading and writing skills to prepare for high school credit classes
work on your grade 9/10 English PLAR credits

Literacy-Pre-CLB

This class is for students who have little to no English skills in listening, speaking, reading and/or writing, but can perform at a high level in their own language. Students will learn the basics of reading, writing and numeracy including identifying and printing letters as well as reading and writing short messages. This class will prepare students for CLB 1.

CLB 1

Students will learn new vocabulary, practise listening to conversations, and gain a basic understanding of the English language. Learners will also write sentences and read short stories.

CLB 2 or 3

Students will start reading short articles and novels. More speaking skills will be introduced in addition to listening to directions and instructions while improving pronunciation and grammar.

CLB 4

Students will learn situations and tasks needed in the real world. They will be part of English speaking conversations by expressing their opinions and listening actively. Students will also learn how to expand their sentences into paragraphs and computers will be introduced to improve language skills.

CLB 5-7

Learners will interact at an advanced level by preparing presentations, engaging in complex conversations and learning how to write essays. Students will continue to improve their grammar and writing skills by writing paragraphs, e-mails, giving short presentations and expressing and defending their opinions. Computers will continue to be used for improving language skills.

Next Steps

Students who are interested in earning their High School in Canada should meet with a guidance counsellor. It can be completed in as little as 6 months depending on your English Language skills and past academic/work/life experiences!

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