Location
Start Dates
  • January 09, 2025
Program Delivery
  • Face to Face - Synchronous

Important Notice

Funding applications (Foundational Learning Assistance) for the remainder of 2024/2025 are not being accepted at this time. Students impacted by this will be contacted directly. Any changes to funding will be updated on this web page.

Class Schedule: CLB 4-5 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. and CLB 6-8 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Program Description

These programs are for learners who:

  • Are Canadian citizens with Canadian Language Benchmarks CLB 3 to CLB 7, or 
  • Are permanent residents or Convention refugees with Canadian Language Benchmarks CLB 3 to CLB 7

There are two full-time ELL programs:

Full-time ELL (Practical)

  • Learners in this program will begin with a CLB 3, CLB 4 or a CLB 5
  • Learners in this program have between 5 and 11 years of formal education

Full-time ELL (Academic)

  • Learners in this program will begin with a CLB 3, CLB 4 or a CLB 5
  • Learners in this program have 12 or more years of education

The programs offer:

  • Highly qualified instructors
  • Advisors and counsellors to help learners with academic, career, and life goals
  • A curriculum based on Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs)
  • Opportunities to learn about Canadian culture

 

Financial Support

This program is eligible for Learner Income Support funding. Government of Alberta Foundational Learning Assistance (formerly "Alberta Works" or "Learner Income Support") is a financial support program managed by the Government of Alberta to support Alberta residents access adult education to help them towards more sustainable employment. Financial support may be available to you.

CHECK FUNDING AVAILABILITY

 

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Welcome Centre

South Campus
345 - 6 Avenue SE
403-410-1402
Toll-free: 1-866-428-2669
info@bowvalleycollege.ca

Admission Requirements

  • Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Convention refugees.  
  • Funding is subject to eligibility requirements.

For detailed information about the application process, see ELL Applying.

Request More Information
Welcome Centre

South Campus
345 - 6 Avenue SE
403-410-1402
Toll-free: 1-866-428-2669
info@bowvalleycollege.ca

Program FAQs

Yes, Click HERE for more information on how to apply.
Yes, but you must ensure your work hours do not conflict with your class hours so you can stay for the full duration of your class.

If you were a Bow Valley College student within the last 9 months, please contact SGAreception@bowvalleycollege.ca for a returning student form.

If it has been more than 9 months since you last studied with us, you will be required to re-apply. Please click HERE for more information.

 

Please send an email to SGAreception@bowvalleycollege.ca for any questions regarding LINC programs.
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