ESL Resources
Decoda Literacy Solutions
604.681.4199
www.burnabycce.ca 604.296.6901 Offers free LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes and Foundations English classes (free for most students). These classes help students to improve in speaking/listening, reading and writing.
www.decoda.ca info@decoda.ca Provides resources, training and funds to support community-based literacy programs and initiatives. Online Literacy Library www.decoda.ca/resources/library/ Offers an online library catalogue where anyone in BC can request items by email or phone for free.
New Westminster Continuing Education
Douglas College - I-CARE
Burnaby Community & Continuing Education
604.517.6286
—Pearson ALC www.newwestadultlearning.ca/home/ Provides evening English Language Learning. Free tuition for all BC residents.
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
604.431.0400
www.burnabynh.ca/programs/adults Provides ESL training and English conversation classes for beginners. All are welcome to attend.
ISSofBC —LINC www.issbc.org Provides LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) including literacy, and workplace English. Burnaby: 604.936.0210 New West: 604.522.5902
Brentwood Learning Centre
604.298.8201
www.mosaicbc.org/english-language-centres Provides free daytime and evening English classes for immigrants and refugees. Classes are taught by highly experienced instructors. Childminding services provided.
Purpose Society
604.527.5409
www.douglascollege.ca/ICARE Helps English-speaking adults improve basic reading and writing skills. One-on-one tutoring is available.
778.727.0786
www.purposesociety.org English Made Easy Program 604.526.2522 Offers free beginners English class for New West families and caregivers with children 0-6yrs. Call for information and COVID updates.
Literacy Now Burnaby www.literacynowburnaby.ca info@literacynowburnaby.ca Works to raise awareness of literacy challenges and increase access to literacy and learning programs in Burnaby and New West. Check site for mapped listings.
Burnaby Public Library
New West Public Library
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
South: 604.431.0400 www.burnabynh.ca North: 604.294.5444 Burnaby Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) Offers a free program where English speaking adults who face challenges with reading and writing are matched with trained tutors who support them in acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills. Call for more information.
Digital Literacy Program Volunteers support and educate on digital literacy. Drop-in. Call for more information.
604.527.4660
www.nwpl.ca askus@nwpl.ca Offers a wide range of programs and events for children learning to read.
Employment & Financial Assistance WorkBC Employment Services
Literacy
604.436.5400
www.bpl.bc.ca Provides literacy tips and resources for families helping their children ready to read. Free story times and other programs for children, parents and caregivers. Adult services include an adult literacy book collection which includes stories, books on life skills, reading, writing, math, and some information on teaching literacy.
1.877.952.6914
www.workbc.ca (Employment Services) Offers a full range of services, programs and supports to people looking for work, apprenticeship or training programs, or receiving income assistance or employment insurance. Specialized services are available for Aboriginals, immigrants, persons with disabilities, older workers, youth, survivors of abuse or violence, and people with multiple barriers. Check site for WorkBC locations.
Burnaby Public Library Ÿ Reference & research services Ÿ Downloadable audiobooks and e-books Ÿ Online news, research, language learning and career resources
Ÿ Personalized reading suggestions Ÿ Books in accessible formats and delivery to residents who qualify
Be curious...
www.bpl.bc.ca 604-436-5400 www.BbyServices.ca
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