English language assessments
Provided by: International Women of Saskatoon
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Service Description
Provides English language assessments to Temporary Residents, Permanent Residents, and Canadian Citizens:
- Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT) – offers English language assessments and referrals to provincially funded free Stage or English for Employment (E4E) language programs offered across Saskatchewan. Registration is open to Temporary Residents and Canadian citizens.
- Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) – assess English skills using the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Test and provides referrals to federally funded free Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program. Registration is open to Permanent Residents and Newcomers approved as eligible to receive IRCC funded programs.
Tests are offered in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, and Lloydminster.
Eligibility
LARC - CLB Language Assessments: ▪ Permanent Residents / Ukrainians who arrived via the CUAET program are eligible until March 31, 2025 ▪ 18 years of age or older ▪ Ready to begin attending classes at the time of assessment. CLBPT Language Assessments: ▪ Temporary Residents of Canada, Canadian citizens who arrived in Canada less than eight years ago, and Refugee Claimant ▪ 18 years of age or older ▪ Ready to begin attending classes at the time of assessment. For more details on eligibility, contact the International Women of Saskatoon (Saskatoon and Regina), the YWCA (Prince Albert), the Multicultural Council (Moose Jaw), or the Catholic Social Services (Lloydminster).
Application Process
Saskatoon - contact the International Women of Saskatoon (201-336 5th Avenue North / 306-978-6611 / intake form)
Regina - contact the International Women of Saskatoon (100-2445 13th Avenue / 306-525-5272 / intake form
Prince Albert - contact the YWCA Prince Albert (65 11th Street East / 306-763-0736)
Moose Jaw - contact the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (60 Athabasca Street East / 306-693-4677)
Lloydminster - contact the Catholic Social Services (6612 35 Street / 780-875-9084 extension 3304 / jonah.alejandro@cssalberta.ca). The Catholic Social Services, in Lloydminster, offers English assessments two to three times a year. Contact for more information.
Documents Required
LARC - CLB Language Assessments:
- Proof of Permanent Residence
CLBPT Language Assessments:
- Immigration documents to confirm the status in Canada (Open Work Permit or Closed Work Permit or Student visa with permission to work in Canada or Canadian citizenship certificate or passport)
- 6-digit ICT number issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT). The IWS is available to help the client to contact the ICT and obtain the number.
Fees
None
LARC Saskatoon: 306-978-6611
LARC Regina: 306-525-5272
LARC Prince Albert: 306-922-5377
LARC Moose Jaw: 306-693-4677
LARC Lloydminster: 780-875-9084
Hours of Operation
By appointment only.
Service Website
iwssaskatoon.org/services/first-steps-to-settlement-saskatoon/larc-saskatoon
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Coverage Area
Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, and Lloydminster
Languages Offered
English
Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) – Saskatoon
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Mailing Address
201 - 336 5th Avenue North
Saskatoon SK S7K 2P4
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Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) - Lloydminster (Catholic Social Services)
6612 35 Street
Lloydminster AB T9V 3H1 -
Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) - Moose Jaw (Multicultural Council)
60 Athabasca Street East
Moose Jaw SK S6H 0L2 -
Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) - Prince Albert (YWCA)
YWCA Prince Albert
1895 Central Avenue
Prince Albert SK S6V 4W8 -
Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) - Regina
100 - 2445 13th Avenue
Regina SK S4P 0W1 -
Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) - Saskatoon
201 - 336 5th Avenue North
Saskatoon SK S7K 2P4
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Sunday.
Closed statutory holidays.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one); Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment req’d; Elevators; Elevators - Braille signage; Elevators - audible tone or speech; Elevators - lowered buttons; Not Wheelchair accessible
Business Line: 306-978-6611
Website
iwssaskatoon.org/services/first-steps-to-settlement-saskatoon/larc-saskatoon
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