ESL Programs

Gaining proficiency in English is a critical skill for many newcomers to our city. Every year, nearly 15,000 adults benefit from the TDSB's English as a Second Language Classes.

Many classes have now returned to in-person learning. Please contact one of the Administration Sites below for more information.

Please do not go to the site without specific directions from the YMCA, your instructor, or by contacting the administration site below. You will be given specific instructions about returning to the site, if your in-person class is available.

Summer 2022 Program (July 4-29)

Click here for further registration information for new learners and visitors.

2021-2022 Adult ESL Brochure

View our accessible 2021-2022 Brochure

Registration Information

Eligibility Information

Find out more about our ESL Classes

Note: For inquires about a specific ESL location, please contact the administration locations below. Please do not go to any ESL location without contacting an administration site first.

Administration Sites
Area	Location	Morning/ Afternoon Registration Hours	Evening Registration Hours	Email	Phone
South	Bickford Centre	Mon to Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Mon to Thurs: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.	ConEdBickfordESL @tdsb.on.ca	416-393-0528
North	John Polanyi C.I.	Mon to Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Mon to Thurs: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.	ConEdJohnPolanyiESL @tdsb.on.ca	416-395-4980
North	North Central Adult ESL Centre	Mon to Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Mon to Thurs: N/A	ConEdNorthCentralESL @tdsb.on.ca	416-395-8461
North/ East	Overland Learning Centre	Mon to Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Mon to Thurs: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.	ConEdOverlandESL @tdsb.on.ca	416-395-5080
East	Winston Churchill Adult ESL	Mon to Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Mon and Wed: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.	ConEdWinstonChurchillESL @tdsb.on.ca	416-396-6909
West	Mimico Adult Learning Centre	Wed and Thurs: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	N/A	ConEdMimicoESL @tdsb.on.ca	416-394-6253
Central	Continuing Education Office	Mon to Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	N/A	AdultESL @tdsb.on.ca	416-338-4300

Contact Us

Email: adultesl@tdsb.on.ca
Phone: 416-338-4300
2 Trethewey Drive
Toronto, ON M6M 4A8

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