Classes are held at the Victoria Park Community Centre, located within the apartment complex at 155 Queen St. N.
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) is funded by IRCC. Classes are FREE for LINC students.
Classes are held Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm. Students have a choice of morning classes, afternoon classes or all day classes.
LINC Classes
Gain new computer, tablet, and phone skills.
Digital Literacy Coaching
Free digital literacy coaching is held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Thursday. Coaching is open to any newcomer to Canada whose first language is not English.
Start anytime
Come when you can
One-to-one help
Borrow a laptop
Earn a certificate
Childcare for Newcomer Children
Circle of Friends has onsite Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) for LINC students. CNC is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Early childhood educators care for children (aged 6 months to 4 years) in a safe, stimulating environment during the time their parents attend LINC classes. Children enjoy playing and learning in the well-equipped classroom. A big gym is available morning and afternoon for physical activities.
We have room in the CNC for 6 infants and 10 toddlers in the morning and afternoon. There may be a waiting list.
The CNC is only for students who are in class.
CNC is FREE for LINC parents.
Do you have any more questions for us?
Please check out our FAQ first. Contact us if you would like to register for classes or have any other questions.
Contact us
Anisa Malik, LINC Coordinator
COFnewcomers@outlook.com
Phone: 905-529-1840
Fax: 905-540-1200
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
155 Queen St. N
Hamilton, ON L8R 2V6
Room 113