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See our Testing Dates page for testing information (full-time and part-time programs only).  LINC students are not tested at Algonquin College.

Yes.  The Intensive Program is for Canadian residents and the International Program is only for international students. There are also differences in course fees and scheduling.

In the Intensive Program, students spend 18 hours in class and 7 hours in the Multimedia Language Centre (2 hours with the teacher and 5 hours of independent work).

The International Program consists of 18 hours in class and 2 hours in the Multimedia Language Centre.  International students are also required to fulfill hours in "Independent Learning Projects", an academic enrichment program consisting of 20 hours of independent study to improve specific skills.

For part-time courses, number of hours of class vary, depending on the course.  LINC students spend 21 hours a week in class and 4 hours in the Multimedia Language Centre.

In the Intensive program, we offer 7 levels of study (Levels 2 to 8).  In the International program, we offer 8 levels of study. Level 1 is an introductory level.  In both Programs, levels 7 and 8 prepare the students  for academic study.

The part-time program offers courses at the intermediate and advanced levels. Many of these courses are specialized (e.g. TOEFL Preparation, Business Writing, Pronunciation, Communication Skills in Meetings).

The LINC program offers levels 3 to 5 as well as LINC Bridging.

Every program has different requirements.  Many programs require ESL Level 8, while other programs may not.  Find out what the admission requirements are by contacting department of the program you want to study.

No, it is not possible because they are both full-time day programs.

Canadian residents and newcomers may be eligible for financial assistance if they have spent at least one year in Ontario, if they show financial need, and if they have a Social Insurance Number.  For more information, please refer to the Ontario Student Bursary Plan (OSBP) or Algonquin's Financial Aid website.

Algonquin College does not provide financial assistance or scholarships to international students at this time.

For LINC students with children aged 24 months up to and including 5 years, there is a free Child-minding Centre at Algonquin College.

If you are not a LINC student, please contact the Early Learning Centre , which is Algonquin College's childcare service for staff and students.

You can call us at (613) 727-4723, ext. 5700. Our office is located at B442, in the "B" Building of the Woodroffe Campus.

Our office hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m.