The New Canadian Friendship Centre first opened its doors on May 14, 2013, in response to the vision of Centre Street Church to come alongside people who are new to Canada. We welcome all people, including refugees and refugee claimants, and temporary visa holders, regardless of immigration status. We provide friendship, community and practical support as newcomers adjust to Canadian life.
We provide English classes, Citizenship Classes, Sewing, a Children’s Program, and other classes and workshops.
Our programs and services are offered free of charge to people of all faiths, or no faith, who come to our Centre. We are able to offer these programs through the generosity of volunteers who are followers of Jesus and who give of their time and talents in many different capacities, as they seek to “Love God” and “Love Others”.
We have recently moved to our new location at with Centre for the City at 3900 – 2nd Street NE (Centre Street Church), NW Entrance.
We welcome you to come and visit us soon!
There is no cost for the ESL classes. There is a $5 fee for registration.
There is a $5 fee for registration for first-time students only.
We offer 5 basic levels – English Foundations, Beginner 1 & Beginner 2, Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2.
Everyone is welcome to participate in our classes, no matter their
immigration status, including refugees and refugee claimants.
Childcare available for parents attending English classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
NCFC ESL Classes are not aligned with the Government of Canada Language Benchmarks. We do not test for Canadian Language Benchmarks.