Location
Start Dates
  • May 05, 2021
Program Delivery
  • Real-time Online

Class Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. dependent on class level. 

Program Description

For the Spring/Summer 2021 term, all classes will be on online. 
 
These programs are for learners who are eligible for funding from LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada). There are two full-time LINC programs:

Full-time LINC (Practical)

  • Learners in this program have CLB 3 to CLB 5
  • Learners in this program have between 5 and 11 years of formal education

Full-time LINC (Academic)

  • Learners in this program have CLB 3 to 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

Funded by:

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Welcome Centre

Room S1111, South Campus
345 - 6 Avenue SE
403-410-1402
Toll-free: 1-866-428-2669
info@bowvalleycollege.ca

Admission Requirements

  • Be a minimum of 18 years old.
  • Open to permanent residents or Convention refugees.
  • CLB placement test results or LINC certificate from a LINC program.

LINC applicants must first take a CLB test at the Calgary Language Assessment & Referral Centre (CLARC). The telephone number for CLARC is 403-262-2656.

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

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Welcome Centre

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

Program FAQs

Only Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees are eligible for LINC classes. Canadian Citizens can apply for FT ELL. Click HERE for more information.
A Real-time Online class is like a face-to-face class, but you will do your learning through your computer instead of in person. In a real-time online class, you must be present and participating through your computer during the whole class time. 
You must have a desktop or laptop computer with a microphone and camera in order to participate. Your instructor will ask you to have your camera and microphone on during class activities. You must have reliable WiFi and a quiet place to attend class and work during your class hours.
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.
The next term begins on May 5 and ends on August 17.

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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