Adult Learning Programs
There are many reasons to return to learning.
If you are looking for a learning program to support your goals, Calgary Learns funds programs that may help.
Calgary Learns provides grants to non-profit organizations to deliver foundational learning programs. Programs are for learners who are:
- Building basic skills, up to Grade 9 or Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6
- Adults (over 18)
- Living in Calgary
- Facing financial barriers to learning
We support programs that help with learning basic skills. Some programs are designed for a certain group of learners:
Bi-Literacy Project
Centre for Newcomers (CFN)
Are you a newcomer who speaks Tigrigna, Arabic, or Farsi/Dari? This program is for adults who did not have access to formal schooling and have not learned to read or write in their first language. The class begins with first language instruction to help adults learn English literacy skills.
For more information or to register, please visit Centre for Newcomers
English Language Learning for Immigrant Women
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)
Are you learning English at CLB 1–2 or CLB 2–3? This program helps women learn English and basic computer skills. You will practice English for daily life and prepare for LINC classes. On-site childcare is available to help mothers.
For more information or to register, please visit Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
Email: languageclasses@ciwa-online.com
Phone: (403) 236-4414
English Language Program for Vulnerable Population (ELPVP)
Centre for Newcomers (CFN)
Are you learning English at CLB 1–4? In this course, you will practice the English you need to settle into Canadian life. This will help you shop for groceries, see a doctor, do banking, ask for directions, take a bus or C-train, and look for work. Field trips will be offered during the session. Afternoon, […]
For more information or to register, please visit Centre for Newcomers
Everyday English for Seniors
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)
Are you over 55 years old and an immigrant to Canada? Do you want to have better English reading and listening skills? Come to this class and practice your English language conversation skills.
For more information or to register, please visit Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
Email: ees@ciwa-online.com
Phone: (403) 263-4414
Foundational English for Academic Purposes (FEAP)
SAIT
Do you want to learn English to help you get into college or university? This course will help you to improve your reading and writing so that you can apply for upgrading. This course covers grades 6 – 9 English to help you get ready to apply for upgrading.
For more information or to register, please visit SAIT
Email: english.language@sait.ca
Phone: (403) 210-4045
Job Readiness for Newcomers
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)
Have you been on the waitlist for LINC 3/4 courses for three months or more? Do you need to enhance your English language skills to find employment? This program will help you learn about Canadian workplaces and job search related communication skills.
For more information or to register, please visit The Immigrant Education Society
Email: reception@immigrant-education.ca
Phone: (587) 392-4177