About Our Language Programs 

CAFA’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Department is committed to providing ongoing language learning opportunities to support and enrich the lives of adult learners, Canadian Citizens, Landed Immigrants, Refugees, Visitors and Temporary Workers. The aim of our programs is to prepare learners for greater independence in both their personal and professional life by improving their language skills. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming learning opportunity for all types of ESL learners. Our program and courses are designed to suit the different literacy levels, ranging from beginner to higher literacy levels. These courses are designed to cover the essential elements of the language and the four learning skills, speaking, listening, reading & writing. Learners can enroll in courses based on their literacy level and type of learning they need. Our ESL courses prepare learners from pre-benchmark through CLB 4 to gain the proper foundation skills that serve their life’s situations.

If you are interested in registering for a course:

In person at the center or call the ESL director, Randa Baba, at (780) 473-7214, extension 5.

Types of language programs:

I. Community ESL, English as a Second Language, classes
II. CELPIP, Canadian English Language Index Proficiency, Preparation courses.
III. A LINC class, in the morning, runs by EMCN (Edmonton Mennonite Center for New Comers)

Instructors:
Our instructors are professionally certified and have extensive years of knowledge teaching ESL. They are compassionate, understanding and dedicated to creating a positive learning environment.

ESL Classes’ schedule commencing July of every year.

We run classes during the summer, fall, winter and spring sessions.

ESL Classes:

1. I’m Becoming Canadian

2. English Second Language  (Babysitting is available. Limited space)

3. Reading Language Proficiency I (Beginner Level)

4. Reading Language Proficiency II (Advanced Level)

5. Writing for Beginners

6. CELPI General and L2 (with minimum number of 5 participant in class)

Classes are available to all Canadian Citizens, Landed Immigrants, Refugees, Visitors and Temporary Workers. Focus on Conversation, Reading, Writing and Citizenship Test Perpetration
Location: CAFA Center #2, 9228-144 Ave. For more information or to register please contact: Randa Baba at: 780-473-7214 ext: 5. Email: rbabacafa@gmail.com
CAFA Community ESL Classes are funded by the Government of Alberta / ECALA

Registration:
First check the programs’ year calendar for the ESL courses’ schedule for the starting date of each course. Find the course that interests you and meets your needs.

Please note that some courses are offered more than one time during the year.

You can register for a course by coming to our centre in person, or by calling the ESL Director, Randa Baba.
In Person: Visit us in person anytime during business hours.
Address: #2, 9928-144 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 6A3

By Telephone: Call the ESL Director, Randa Baba to register.
Telephone: (780) 473-7214, extension 5.
For all other questions please email: rbabacafa@gmail.com

CAFA Community ESL Classes are funded by the Government of Alberta / ECALA