Location
Start Dates
- January 14, 2025
Program Delivery
- Face to Face - Synchronous
Program Description
In these classes, you will develop English language skills for daily life and work through topics such as workplace, community, culture, healthy living, transportation, and leisure.
Our 10-week in-person regional LINC classes are offered in Airdrie, Banff, and Okotoks.
Airdrie Campus - 121 - 104 1st Ave. NW Airdrie, Alberta (Provincial Courthouse)
| Term | Applications | Level and Schedule |
|---|---|---|
|
Winter |
Open on |
CLB 4 - 6 |
|
Spring |
Open on |
CLB 4 - 6 |
|
Fall |
Closed |
CLB 4 - 6 |
Banff Campus - 102 Spray Ave. Banff, Alberta (YWCA Banff)
| Term | Applications | Level and Schedule |
|---|---|---|
|
Winter
|
Open on |
CLB 2 -3 CLB 4 – 6 |
| Spring Apr. 14 - Jun. 19, 2025 |
Open on |
CLB 2 - 3 |
| Fall Sept. 24 - Nov. 28, 2024
Sept. 23 - Nov. 27, 2024 |
Closed |
CLB 2 - 3 |
Okotoks Campus -107, 7 Riverside Dr. West Okotoks, Alberta
| Term | Applications | Level and Schedule |
|---|---|---|
|
Winter
|
Open on |
CLB 4-6 |
|
Spring |
Open on |
CLB 4-6 |
|
Fall |
Closed |
CLB 4-6 |
How to Apply:
- Get a language assessment and referral to Bow Valley College from CLARC.
Book online or call 403-262-2656. - Get an Alberta Student Number.
- Gather the required immigration documents.
- Government issued photo identification (i.e. driver's license, etc.)
- Confirmation of Permanent Residency documents (i.e. landing papers)
Example:
- Immigration papers
- Government issued photo identification (i.e. driver's license, etc.)
- Download and complete a Bow Valley College Application Form.
- Email the completed BVC application and ALL supporting documents to LINCapp@bowvalleycollege.ca.
Please include the location you are applying for in the subject line.
Regional LINC Airdrie
Regional LINC Banff
Regional LINC Okotoks - Check your email for updates on your application status.
| Immigration Category | Required Documents |
|---|---|
| Permanent Resident |
|
| Convention Refugee / Protected Person |
|
If you have questions about the application process, Watch the Application Tutorial Video. You may also email regionalLINC@bowvalleycollege.ca or call 587-390-6288 for assistance.
What to expect:
- You will get an email from Bow Valley College about your application.
- We may ask you to provide some missing information or documents. Please do this as soon as possible.
- You will get an email from Bow Valley College to confirm that you are on a waitlist.
- When a space in a class becomes available, you will get another email from Bow Valley College with your class enrollment information.
Additional Information:
- If you live outside of Calgary, but cannot attend our regional LINC program, you may be interested in our online LINC Home Study Program.
- For general inquiries about our Regional LINC or LINC Home Study programs, please email regionalLINC@bowvalleycollege.ca
Welcome Centre
South Campus
345 - 6 Avenue SE
403-410-1402
Toll-free: 1-866-428-2669
info@bowvalleycollege.ca
Admission Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee status
- LINC referral to Bow Valley College with current Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs)
- CLB 2-3 class (Banff only): CLB 1 – 2 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- CLB 4-6 class: CLB 3- 5 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Welcome Centre
South Campus
345 - 6 Avenue SE
403-410-1402
Toll-free: 1-866-428-2669
info@bowvalleycollege.ca
