ELSA (English Language Services for Adults) is a government funded language training program for newcomers to Canada. A general information pamphlet (e.g. who is eligible, how to apply, etc.) is available in 12 languages at http://www.welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/settle/learn/elsa.page?WT.ac=hp_bnr_elsa

How can I apply for ELSA?
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Settlement staff can help you fill out the form.  You can also write, telephone, fax or go to one of the two offices below to get an application form.

For people living in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, South Delta, Burnaby or New Westminster:

Western ESL Services
ELSA Assessment and Referral Centre
208 - 2525 Commercial Drive (Near Broadway Skytrain Stn.)
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C1
Tel (604) 876-5756 Fax (604) 876-0134

For people living in Surrey, North Delta, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge or the Fraser Valley:

Surrey Language Assessment Centre
202-7337 137th St.
Surrey, BC V3W 1A4
Tel (604) 507-4150 Fax (604) 507-4155

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. provides ELSA classes in 5 different locations:
5834 Fraser Street (near 41st Ave.), Vancouver
604-324-8300 X105

203 - 8268 Granville St. (near 68th Ave.), Vancouver
604-323-0901 X 107

8131 Westminster Hwy (near #3 Rd) Richmond
604-270-1891 X111

435B North Road (near Lougheed Skytrain Stn.), Coquitlam
604-936-5900 X18

206 - 10090 152nd St. (at 101 Ave.), Surrey
604-588-6869 X 103

What Levels of English is available through ELSA?
The ELSA program is for Beginners to Intermediates – Literacy, Level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

What if I don’t qualify for ELSA?
Go to http://www.elsanet.org/esldirectory/index.php  where you can find a Directory of ESL Courses and Employment Programs for Immigrants in British Columbia.    You can be linked to most of these schools or obtain contact information, range of fees.