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Learning Centre

Our Learning Centre provides a supportive environment for newcomers to develop essential skills through language classes, digital literacy training, and professional development workshops. By offering accessible education and resources, we empower refugees and immigrants to gain the knowledge they need to succeed in Canada. All of our courses are free and open to all newcomers.

Language Classes

Language Classes

All of our classes are free of charge.
We only require a deposit which will be refunded as long as you do not miss more than two classes (without a valid reason).
Registration will CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY when places allowed in the class fill up.

If you have any questions, send an email to catherine@therefugeecentre.org.

English Classes

We offer Beginner & Intermediate English classes for individuals of different levels. Many students go on to take the IELTS class afterwards.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON APRIL 28TH

BEGINNER
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MAY 31 - JULY 26, 2025
Saturdays & Sundays: 8:15AM - 10:15AM
Sign Up: English BeginnerDownload Class Outline
‍INTERMEDIATE
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MAY 31 - JULY 26, 2025
Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Sign Up: English IntermediateDownload Class Outline
‍IELTS & Duolingo Prep Class - ONLINE
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MAY 31 - JULY 26, 2025
Saturdays & Sundays: 4:30 PM - 6:30PM
Sign Up: IELTS & Duolingo Prep Class - ONLINE Download Class Outline

French Classes

French is one of the most important skills that newcomers must learn when they arrive to Quebec and we offer our French classes and conversation circles in order to help them do so.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON APRIL 28TH

BEGINNER (WEEKDAYS)
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JUNE 2 - AUGUST 27, 2025
Mondays & Wednesdays : 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Sign Up: French Beginner - Weekdays
‍BEGINNER (WEEKENDS)
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JUNE 7 - AUGUST 31, 2025
Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Sign Up: French Beginner - Weekend
INTERMEDIATE
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JUNE 3 - AUGUST 28, 2025
Tuesdays & Thursdays : 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Sign Up: French Intermediate
ADVANCED (ONLINE)
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JUNE 6 - AUGUST 30, 2025
Fridays & Saturdays : 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Sign Up: French Advanced

CERTIFICATE

Example of a certificate that would be given at the end of the course:
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English & French Conversation Circles

Are you a refugee or a newly arrived immigrant? Do you want to learn English and/or French by conversing with people like you? Conversation Circles are meant to practice English/French in a small group, in a informal setting.
English Convo Circles

Schedule:
Wednesdays ONLINE: 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Sunday IN PERSON: 2:00PM - 4:00PM

French Convo Circles

Schedule:
Wednesday: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Register Here

Career Programs: Python & Web Development

Develop skills for jobs in the tech world.
Sign up for our coding workshops!
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In partnership with EC Montreal English Language School, DevBloc, and ‍The Innovation Institute

Introduction to JavaScript, HTML and CSS (using a problem-based approach).

  • Design and create increasing levels of sophistication.
  • Create documentation to document work.
  • Create a publicly accessible website.
  • Submit a portfolio that maps work to learning outcomes.

You will also learn fundamental Python programming techniques such as: Functions, Control flow, using libraries, exception handling, and classes.

python

Registration is currently CLOSED
NEXT SESSION TO BE ANNOUNCED
Registration is currently CLOSED

web development

Registration is currently CLOSED
NEXT SESSION TO BE ANNOUNCED
Registration is currently CLOSED

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

The Innovation Institute