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Language Support for Newcomers for Childcare Level 1 (LESC:L1)

Develop your English skills while preparing for a career in childcare. Includes free training for eligible newcomers.

Classroom-Based Training

  • Location: Keyano College, Clearwater Campus
  • Schedule: 18 sessions (3 hours each) over 16 weeks
  • Cohort 1: January 10 – April 25, 2025
  • Cohort 2: October 3 – November 14, 2025
  • Special Notes: Includes two extended sessions during first and final weeks

Employment Support Training

  • Location: In-person with FRAP at a local childcare employer
  • Schedule: 3 hours per week for 8 weeks
  • Cohort 1: May 2 – June 20, 2025
  • Cohort 2: October 3 – November 14, 2025
  • Special Note: Must complete classroom training before employment support begins

The Language Support for Newcomers for Childcare Level 1 (LESC:L1) Program is designed to help newcomers improve their English proficiency while gaining the foundational skills needed to work in early childhood education settings.

Led by Francophonie Albertaine Plurielle (FRAP) in the Wood Buffalo Region, in collaboration with Keyano College, this no-cost program combines classroom-based language training with hands-on employment support to help participants transition into Alberta’s childcare workforce.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will develop both professional English communication and workplace readiness in the childcare sector.

Key outcomes include:

  • English language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 6+
  • Communication skills for childcare settings
  • Familiarity with Alberta’s early childhood education standards
  • Canadian workplace culture and expectations
  • Resume writing, interview skills, and job search techniques

Admission Requirements

To qualify for this program, you must:

  • Be a Permanent Resident, Naturalized Canadian Citizen, or Convention Refugee
  • Be unemployed or working fewer than 20 hours per week
  • Not be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI)
  • Have completed or currently attend CLB 6 LINC classes OR be assessed at CLB Level 6 or higher
  • Provide a clear Criminal Record – Vulnerable Sector Check

Tuition and Funding

Cost: Free for all eligible participants
Funded By: This program is supported by the Government of Alberta through the Settlement, Integration, and Language Projects (SILP) grant under the Ministry of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Newcomers to Canada who meet the eligibility requirements, including CLB Level 6 English, limited work hours, and specific immigration status.

Yes. Thanks to funding from the Government of Alberta, there is no cost for eligible participants.

You need to be assessed at CLB Level 6 or higher, or be currently enrolled in a LINC program at that level.

No prior experience is required. This program is designed as an entry point into the childcare field.

No. This program is delivered fully in person to ensure maximum language immersion and practical learning.

Employment is not guaranteed, but the program includes work-readiness support and a practicum with local employers to help participants find meaningful work in the sector.

How to Register

Now accepting applications for the January 2025 intake.

For more information or to apply:
Email: info.wbr@frap.ca
Call: 780-540-8684

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