Learn English
The Newcomer Learning Centre is on the 4th Floor of Central Library.
It has books, CDs and DVDs for Learners and Tutors.
Anyone with a HPL card can borrow Newcomer Learning Centre materials.
To speak with Staff, call 905-540-7009 or email nlc@hpl.ca.
Newcomer Learning Centre Programs
All programs are for adults 18+.
Proof of Permanent Residency or a Protected Person status is requested in advance of participating in any Newcomer Learning Centre program.
Economic Class Permanent Residents must have a landing date of 5 years or less to participate in programs.
Registration is required for all programs.
English Tutoring:
Practice English with a tutor in-person, online or both.
Meet twice a week for one to two hours.
Must have language benchmarks of 3 or higher in all language skills.
To join, complete the English Tutoring Request Form.
To volunteer with Newcomers to Canada, please complete our Volunteer English Tutor Application.
In-Person Conversation Circles:
Conversation Circles meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Central Library. Contact nlc@hpl.ca for further information.
Information Sessions:
Information sessions are hosted throughout the year. Themes include employment, credential evaluation, volunteering, employee/tenant rights and more. Five sessions offered per year.
Visit Newcomers Events for more information.
Language Assessment and Settlement Services
English language assessment and settlement services are available at:
French language assessment is available at:
Settlement Services to French Integration, Settlement Services and Adapted Language Training are available at:
- Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara: https://www.cschn.ca/services-aux-nouveaux-arrivants/
- Additional newcomer supports in Hamilton can be found through the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) at: https://newcomersinhamilton.ca/
- Collège Boréal (collegeboreal.ca)
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