Settle into your new community quickly by learning English. Speaking, reading and writing English is a key part of finding work, building new friendships and getting to know your new community. These links will direct you to English Language Services throughout Surrey and British Columbia.
English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) program
This program offers basic English classes to adult newcomers. The courses are funded by the government and free to students. Visit this site to find language classes in your community.
Settlement Agencies
Settlement agencies can help you find English language classes in your community.
DIVERSEcity community resources society
www.dcrs.ca
Contact: Lenard Langlois, Manager Language Programs
Email: llanglois@dcrs.ca | Tel: 597-0205 Loc. 222
ELSA Office Contact number and client registration address:
School registration location #1107 – 7330 - 137th Street Surrey, BC. V3W 1A3
Anne Yip, Admin. Assistant Email: ayip@dcrs.ca
Main Office site – Newton – #1107 – 7330 - 137 Street, Surrey
Childcare available
DIVERSEcity community resources society
www.dcrs.ca
Fleetwood Site - Northwood United Church
8855 156th Street, Surrey V3R 4K9
Fee-for-service daycare available
Douglas College – Surrey Training Centre
www.douglas.bc.ca
10060 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC V3T 2W
Contact: Evelyn Hortobagyi, Project Coordinator, Community Education and Part time Studies
Email: hortobagyie@douglas.bc.ca | Tel: 604-588-7772
Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISS)
www.issbc.org
Coquitlam Location: ELSA Tri-Cities & Settlement Services
Contact: Ewa Karczewska, Site Manager
#136 - 3030 Lincoln Ave, Coquitlam, BC. V3B 6B4
Email: ewa.karczewska@issbc.org | Tel: 604-942-1777 Ext. 10
Progressive Intercultural Community Service Society
www.pics.bc.ca
Contact: Devinder Chattha, ELSA Program Manager
Email: devinder.chattha@pics.bc.ca | Tel: 604-596-7722
Main Office Location
#109 – 12414 - 82nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 3E9
Childcare available
Progressive Intercultural Community Service Society
www.pics.bc.ca
Senior Housing Location
7566 - 120A Street, Surrey, BC
Progressive Intercultural Community Service Society
www.pics.bc.ca
Surrey Sikh Temple Location
7050 - 120th Street, Surrey, BC
Progressive Intercultural Community Service Society
www.pics.bc.ca
Cloverdale Sikh Society Location
5748 - 175th Street, Cloverdale, BC
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
www.success.bc.ca
Contact: Vivian Chan, Support Staff
#206 – 10090 – 152nd Street, Surrey, BC. V3R 8X8
Email: vivianc@success.bc.ca | Tel: (604) 588-6869
King George International College
This is a private educational institute dedicated to offering quality programs that are at the cutting edge in their field. King George International College offers Adult, Junior and Child ESL classes in addition to a variety of Language Enhancement Programs.
Surrey Campus
#200 - 10524 King George Hwy.
Surrey, BC, V3T 2X2
Telephone: 604-930 5161
Fax: 604-930-5171
Email: kgic@kgic.ca