Registration & Locations

1. Contact one of our locations for more information.
2. Schedule and complete a language assessment at the YMCA Assessment Centre. Call 905-526-8452 to book an appointment.
3. Complete the online HWDSB registration form.
4. Start classes.

You can start any time, not just at the beginning of a session.

Fall
September 7, 2022 to February 2, 2024

Winter
February 5, 2024 to June 21, 2024

Learners have an interview with their teacher and receive a progress report at the end of the fall and winter terms.

Summer 2023
July 4-28 2023 with in-person classes at City Centre and Hill Park.

• No cost for permanent residents, refugees (including claimants), and naturalized Canadian citizens
• Fees for Visitors

Adults over the age of 18

Childcare and bus tickets may be available permanent residents and refugees (not claimants)

All our classes are designed to help with daily life in Canada. Instruction is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs).

English Every Day and Summer

Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.)

• All day classes are offered in-person
• Childcare is available for permanent residents and refugees (not claimants)

Night school

Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday (6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

• All night classes are in-person