Immigrant Services
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL) PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
New Canadian students in kindergarten through Grade 4 receive EAL programming right in their classroom. Students in Grades 5–12 who are in the early stages of EAL learning—or are LAL (Literacy, Academic, and Language) learners—attend specialized programs where they can focus on learning the English language and developing the academic skills needed for educational success in Manitoba. Grades 5–12 students who are at a higher level of English but who need help, and those who opt for their community school, receive their programming in the classroom at their designated school.
Our EAL/LAL programs provide a learning experience based on:
- Individualized assessment of each student's language and learning needs
- Appropriate instruction geared to individual needs
- A safe and encouraging learning environment
- Progressive integration into the regular program/classroom
For more information, see English as an Additional Language (EAL) for Students, directly to the left in the sidebar.
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL) PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
We know children aren't the only ones who need a bit of help when it comes to adjusting to a new community and culture. That's why we also provide adult EAL classes in the daytime and evening at various locations throughout River East Transcona. Adults who wish to take classes at any of these locations must be referred there by the Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre (WELARC).
Classes are offered at no cost to participants. There is free care for newcomer children ages 19 months to six years at some daytime EAL classes. The program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. For more information about Adult EAL classes, call 204.667.6193, ext. 3042.
