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ESL Acronyms

These are some English Language Programs that are being offered in Winnipeg.


IELTS – International English Language Testing System

IELTS is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is a test developed by the world’s leading experts in language assessment on four key English language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. It is designed to assess the language ability of people who aim to study and work in, immigrate to and integrate into an English-speaking environment.

WELARC – Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre

WELARC help newcomers to Canada improve their communication skills in English or French.  They provide referrals to English or French classes where a person can work on improving their language skills for work; education and life in Canada. 

CCLB – Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks

CCLB is the national standard setting body for the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).  The CCLB supports and promotes the use of these national standards in educational, training, community and workplace settings.  The CLB and NCLC (Niveaux de Competence Linguistique Canadiens) are recognized as the official Canadian standards for describing, measuring and recognizing the language proficiency of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants in both English and French.  They provide a common language for the entire immigrant-serving community.

CELBAN – Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses

CELBAN is an occupational-specific language test that assesses proficiency within real-world health care scenarios.  It evaluates proficiency in listening, writing, reading and speaking and is recognized as proof of language proficiency by all Canadian nursing regulators. 

EDGE ESL

EDGE ESL program is funded by IRCC – Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada.  EDGE ESL is a part-time LINC-Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada program that follows the Canadian Language Benchmarks guidelines.  The program provides English classes to newcomer adults.  It is designed to help adults learn and improve their English in the skill areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. EDGE ESL is ideal for newcomers with preschool-age children and for those who are working part-time or shift work and cannot attend full-time English classes. 

EDGE Literacy

EDGE Literacy is funded by the Manitoba Government, Department of Education and Training, Adult Learning and Literacy.  It provides academic upgrading to adults over the age of 19.  It is a part-time program designed to help adults learn and improve their academic level and literacy, specifically in the areas of Mathematics and English.  EDGE Literacy teaches the Stages curriculum as laid out by Manitoba Adult Learning and Literacy. 

EAW – English at Work

EAW provides onsite job-specific English language training for employees who need stronger English language and essential skills to succeed and advance in the workplace.  English at Work is coordinated by Enhanced English Skills for Employment and funded by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  

EESE – Enhanced English Skills for Employment

EESE serves immigrants who have education and experience in professional and skilled occupations in business, management or trades.  Our courses and workshops help clients reduce language and cultural barriers in the workplace.  Courses include: listening skills, presentation skills, speaking skills, reading skills, and writing skills.  They also offer workshops that include: workplace meeting skills, workplace survival skills and test taking skills.

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