Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Training
COSTI’s ESL training is designed to help learners enhance or acquire official language skills, enabling them to actively participate in Canadian society and succeed in the labour market.
By integrating employment-related content into the curriculum, our program ensures that learners are well-prepared for job opportunities and successful integration into their new communities.
Services Available
Program Features
- Employment-related language training at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 1-7
- Comprehensive skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Client-focused and interactive curriculum
- Variety of course options
- Guest speakers supplementing course topics
- Access to employment, settlement, and housing support
- Transportation assistance for eligible participants
Course Topics
- Community Resources
- Housing and Transportation
- Banking, Finance, and Budgeting
- Searching for & Applying for Employment
- Resume Writing
- Interview Skills
- Workplace Communication Skills
- Education and Upskilling
- Networking and Volunteering
- Workplace Rights and Safety
These topics ensure that learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate their new communities, find employment, and continue their professional growth.
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Who is Eligible
This program is open to adult newcomers residing in Ontario, including asylum claimants and naturalized Canadian citizens.
Program Intake
COSTI's ESL program provides 12-week courses at CLB levels 1 to 7 across its Peel and Toronto locations, with ongoing intake for new clients.
Courses are available in-person, online, and in hybrid formats, with both daytime and evening options, Monday to Friday.
Intake Cycles:
April 1 - June 23, 2025 (12 weeks)
June 30 - August 1, 2025 (5 weeks)
Current Schedule
| Hours per week | Course Code | CLB Level | Location | Course Modality | Schedule | Course Dates |
| 9 hours | ES-COSWIN24006 | CLB 2-3 | Mississauga | In-person/ Online | M/W/F 9 a.m. - Noon | Apr 2 - Jun 23 |
| 9 hours | ES-COSWIN24005 | CLB 4-6 | Mississauga | In-person/ Online | T/TH 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Apr 1 - Jun 19 |
| 9 hours | ES-COSGIL24014 | CLB 2-3 | Brampton | In-person/ Online | M/W 9 a.m. - Noon | Apr 2 - Jun 23 |
| 9 hours | ES-COSGIL24012 | CLB 4-6 | Brampton | In-person/ Online | T/TH 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Apr 1 - Jun 19 |
| 6 hours | ES-COSGIL24015 | CLB 1-2 | Brampton | Online | T/TH 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Apr 1 - Jun 19 |
| 6 hours | ES-COSGIL24013 | CLB 3-4 | Brampton | Online | M/W 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Apr 2 - Jun 23 |
| 9 hours | ES-COSKEE24012 | CLB 5-7 | Toronto | In-person | M/W/F 9 a.m. - Noon | Apr 2 - Jun 23 |
| 9 hours | ES-COSKEE24013 | CLB 3-4 | Toronto | In-person | T/TH 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Apr 1 - Jun 19 |
| 6 hours | ES-COSKEE24015 | CLB 1-2 | Toronto | In-person | M/W 9 a.m. - Noon | Apr 2 - Jun 23 |
| 6 hours | ES-COSKEE24016 | CLB 3-4 | Toronto | Online | M/W 6 - 9 p.m. | Apr 2 - Jun 23 |
| 6 hours | ES-COSKEE24014 | CLB 5-7 | Toronto | Online | T/TH 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Apr 1 - Jun 19 |
For details, contact:
Peel Region (Brampton and Mississauga)
Phone: 905.459.6700
Email: Peelskillstraining@costi.org
Toronto
Phone: 416.244.9980
Email: linctoronto@costi.org
This Program is Located at:
6750 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Unit 8A
Mississauga, ON L5N 4C4
Phone: 905.567.0482 | mississaugaemployment@costi.org
2301 Keele Street, Suite 102
Toronto, ON M6M 3Z9
Phone: 416.789.7925 | torontoemployment@costi.org
10 Gillingham Drive, Suite 109A
Brampton, ON, ON L6X 5A5
Phone: 905.451.7147 | peelskillstraining@costi.org
This program is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)
