English Language Tutoring for the Ottawa Community

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Record #: OCR1732 Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 02 Aug 2012
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
AddressHeartwood House
153 Chapel St, Ste 201
Ottawa, ON K1N 1H5
 
Google Map
IntersectionKing Edward Ave and Rideau St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone613-232-8566
Fax613-232-3792
E-mailesl@eltoc.ca
Websitewww.eltoc.ca
Description and Services
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear-round, registration is ongoing * drop-in classes are closed during the months of July and August
DescriptionEnglish language instruction for immigrants, refugees and newcomers 
 
* One-on-one tutoring (Main Program): Adult newcomers who cannot access regular language programs are offered at-home one-on-one English language tutoring free of charge * students who are attending Literacy classes and need extra support are also eligible for this program. 
 
* Drop-in Classes: Some evening and weekend classes (for beginner through advanced level students) are also provided for a small fee * classes are open to all adult newcomers regardless of immigration status.
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
* One-on-one: Open to adult immigrants 18 years of age and older who have Landed Immigrant or Conventional Refugee status and need help with English language skills and cannot attend regular classes 
 
* Drop-in Classes: Open to all adult newcomers 18 years of age and older enrolling for beginner through advance levels regardless of immigration status
ApplicationCall or drop in to apply.
FeesService - $2 per class, at intermediate or advanced levels no matter the status of immigration ; None - One-on-One tutoring
Languages of ServiceEnglish
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Primary ExecutiveMita Basu, Executive Director
Subjects
SubjectsCharitable status ; English as a second language ; Immigrants ; Nonprofit organizations ; Refugees ; Tutoring ; Volunteer opportunities
Service Categories - Blue BookCitizenship, Multicultural and Immigrant Services, Language Services
Broader TermsEducation ; Educational programs ; Instructional programs ; Language instruction ; Organizations ; Volunteering