Learn English from beginner to intermediate levels (Canadian Language Benchmark Levels 1- 8) while gaining knowledge about community resources for newcomers to Canada.
LINC - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
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Admission requirements
Program-specific
- LINC stands for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. LINC is an immigrant settlement service provided through the National Settlement Program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and tuition is free for eligible participants.
- This program is available to permanent residents of Canada and Convention refugees who are 17 years of age or older. See ESL program options for domestic students by visiting English as a Second Language. See English Language requirements for international students by visiting VCC International.
General
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s university transfer team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Courses *
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LINC 0601H | LINC 1 Half Time | 0 |
| LINC 0602H | LINC 2 Half Time | 0 |
| LINC 0603H | LINC 3 Half Time | 0 |
| LINC 0604H | LINC 4 Half Time | 0 |
| LINC 0605H | LINC 5 Half Time | 0 |
| LINC 0606H | LINC 6 Half Time | 0 |
| LINC 0607H | LINC 7 Half Time | 0 |
| LINC 0608H | LINC 8 Half Time | 0 |
| LINC 0613 | LINC 3-5 Employment Skills | 0 |
| LINC 0616 | LINC 6-8 Employment Skills | 0 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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Open Studies lets you take courses from credit programs without having to be accepted into one. Based on availability, you can sample different courses, earn credits, and build new skills.
Explore your optionsFees and other costs *
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 0 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 0 | |
| Student union | 69 | per term |
| College initiative | 0 | per course |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 0 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 0 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 46 |
per month subject to eligibility |
| Graduation | 0 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 |
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Are you interested in LINC classes?
STEP 1: Before you can register, you must complete a language assessment. If you completed a language assessment within the last 2 years, go to Step 2. If you do not have an assessment from the last 2 years, phone one of these assessment centres to schedule a free assessment:
- Option 1: Vancouver Language Assessment Centre
208-2525 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C1
Phone: 604.876.5756 - Option 2: Surrey Language Assessment Centre
408-7337 137th Street
Surrey, BC V3W 1A4
Phone: 604.507.4150 - Option 3: Options Language Assessment & Referral Centre
13520 78 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
Phone: 604.547.3322
Email: linc.assessment@options.bc.ca
STEP 2: Take your assessment results and personal documents to the VCC LINC office. You will fill out an application form and you will be put on a waiting list.
- NOTE: See the LINC department email, phone, and office hours below
STEP 3: Check your email regularly. Check your inbox and your junk box.
- You will get an email from the LINC office when there is a seat for you. They will tell you when you will be registered.
- When you are registered, you will get an email from the Registrar's Office with your class schedule.
- When you are registered, you will get an email from the Student Accounts Office with your invoice for your fees.
STEP 4: Pay your fees.
- NOTE: LINC class tuition is free. Students pay UPass fees (if applicable) and Student Union fees.
You can contact the LINC department by email, phone, or in person:
- Email: LINC@vcc.ca
- Available Monday to Thursday
- Phone: 604.871.7264 (leave a message)
- Available Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- In Person: VCC Broadway campus, Building A, third floor, Room #3759
- Available Monday 9 a.m. to 12:30 and 1:30 to 4 p.m.
- Available Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Need help? Please read the Questions and Answers for LINC Students.
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