Newcomer Services – Language Assessment and referals
Provided by: Southeast Advocates
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- Employment Services (2 locations)
- Free Tax Clinic
- Newcomer Services – Driver Education (2 locations)
- Newcomer Services – Language Assessment and referals (2 locations)
- Newcomer Services: Settlement Services (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Settlement Workers in Schools (2 locations)
- Transition Services (2 locations)
Service Description
Provides language assessment services, registration, and referrals to English classes (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) or the Stage 1 program provided by the Government of Saskatchewan)
- Visit the website for a list of locations offering EAL classes and information on how to register for an English assessment test.
Eligibility
Recent immigrants and Canadian citizens who: - are at least 18 years of age - have been in Canada no more than 8 years since date of first arrival. If temporary residents: - have a work permit valid for at least two months after the assessment date; - have a student permit valid for at least two months after the assessment date; or, - are the spouse or adult dependent of an individual under paragraphs (i) or (ii), and have a visitor’s permit valid for at least two months after the assessment date. - have not received a CLB assessment within the last twelve months; and, - are seeking to participate in a provincial English language program.
Application Process
Call a Southeast Advocates offices to register for an English assessment test.
Documents Required
Vary according to the status of the participant. Contact the Southeast Advocates for more information.
Fees
No cost
Southeast Advocates - Estevan: 306-634-1440
Southeast Advocates - Weyburn: 306-842-9160
Hours of Operation
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed statutory holidays.
Service Website
Facebook
www.facebook.com/SoutheastNewcomerServices
Instagram
www.instagram.com/southeastnewcomer
Email
Coverage Area
Southeast Saskatchewan - 150 km radius around Estevan
Languages Offered
English
Southeast Advocates – Estevan
- Employment Services (2 locations)
- Free Tax Clinic
- Newcomer Services – Driver Education (2 locations)
- Newcomer Services – Language Assessment and referals (2 locations)
- Newcomer Services: Settlement Services (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Settlement Workers in Schools (2 locations)
- Transition Services (2 locations)
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Southeast Advocates - Estevan
1112 6th Street
Estevan SK S4A 1A8 -
Southeast Advocates - Weyburn and Area
112 2nd Street
Weyburn SK S4H 0T8
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed statutory holidays.
• Appointments may be available outside regular business hours.
• Arrangements can be done to meet the client in other locations.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment required.
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