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Sponsored by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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LINC News
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On Friday, June 19, 2009, all Mississauga LINC classes attended an annual picnic and participated in many fun activities. Check the album page for photos of our day at Mississauga Valley Park!
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A second outing is planned for July 8, 2009 at Heartlake Park in Brampton; another day of fun under the sun!
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LINC Information
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As a multicultural non-profit organization, we provide free English classes to all eligible newcomers to Canada. Additionally, we provide bus tickets to students with special conditions or students living further than 3 km from the centre. Child-minding services are also available at no cost for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years.
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Eligibility Criteria
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- Permanent Resident
- Refugee Claimant
- LINC assessment level
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All prospective students for the LINC program need to have their English skills tested at an assessment centre before enrolling. Please call (905)891-3825 to book an appointment for testing at the nearest available centre.
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LINC Assessment Centres
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- 263 Queen St. East, Unit 14, Brampton ON, L6W 4K6
(905)595-0722 ext. 4101
- 2 Robert Speck Pkwy, Suite 800, Mississauga ON, L4Z 1H8
(905)279-0024 ext. 1369
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Note: All Canadian citizens are not eligible for the LINC program; individuals must apply for ESL classes.
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Who is eligible for Mississauga Transit Tickets?
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- Learners having medical assistance or a doctor's note
- Learners who NEED help. Without Mississauga Transit assistance this learner cannot come to school.
- Learners who live further than 3 KM away
- Seniors and parents are eligible for transit assistance during the winter
Click here to download the application for transportation assistance.
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- Learners must collect transfers and will receive one ticket in exchange for one transfer each day that they attend the LINC program.
- Learners are required to sign a Mississauga Transit Agreement.
- Learners must attend school regularly and on time to receive tickets. If a learner is absent 5 days in a month without a doctor's note or the LPO's approval, assistance will cease until attendance improves.
- In evening or weekend programs, 80% attendance is required.
- Learners must be further than 3km distance from the centre
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School Hours
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09:00 am - Classes Begin
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10:30 am - Break Time
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10:50 am - Classes Resume
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12:00 pm - Dismissal
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12:30 pm - Afternoon Classes Begin
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02:00 pm - Break Time
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02:20 pm - Classes Resume
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03:30 pm - Dismissal
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Student Activities
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