Education and training in Winnipeg, Manitoba
IRCOM - Newcomer Literacy Initiative (NLI)
Offered by Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM)
In short
The NLI offers seven Phase I classes based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks and follows Portfolio Based Language Assessment practices. Canada and its government.
- Who it is for
- Adults, Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee
- What it helps with
- Learning and school, Help in my language, Skills for work
- Where
- 215 Isabel St, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R5
- How to reach
- Contact through Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM): (204) 943-8765 · info@ircom.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
About this service
The NLI offers seven Phase I classes based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks and follows Portfolio Based Language Assessment practices.
Our classes provide students with settlement English skills focusing on the following:
- School in Canada
- Parenting in Canada
- The Family
- Daily Routines
- Health
- Shopping & Money
- The Home
- Canada and its government
- Extra Curricular Activities
In addition to structured class time, the NLI strives to provide enriching extracurricular activities that provide opportunities to practice English in a variety of social settings. For example, classes may go on outings to the following locations:
- Legislative Building
- Manitoba Museum
- Winnipeg Harvest
- Siloam Mission
All students in our NLI program are referred through WELARC. IRCOM cannot accept applications from other sources. If you require any further information please contact:
- The NLI Program Manager at (204)-943-8765 extension 116.
Who can use it?
Immigrants and refugees needing English language training, who cannot access mainstream programs
How do I get in touch?
Call (204) 943-8765, email info@ircom.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
215 Isabel St, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R5
215 Isabel St, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R5Winnipeg, Manitoba
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