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Adult ESL Program

Please note:

Jones Avenue Adult Centre will start classes online temporarily until the location is ready for use.

Gaining proficiency in English is a critical skill for many newcomers and residents in Toronto. More than 20,000 adults benefit from our ESL courses every year in over 50 locations across the city.

2023-24 Program Information

Email us at adultESL@tdsb.on.ca or call 416 338-4300 or contact one of the Administration Centres listed below for registration. For more information see our registration information page.

If you are a new learner, please contact the YMCA for an appointment at 416-925-5462 or email them at language.test@ymcagta.org. You can also contact our Central location (416 338-4300) if you need assistance making an appointment.

Adult ESL 2022 to 2023 Brochure

View our accessible brochure

 

Note: For inquires about a specific ESL location, please contact the administration locations below. 

Administration Sites
Area Location Morning/
Afternoon Registration Hours 		Evening Registration Hours Email Phone
South Bickford Centre Mon to Fri:
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 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:
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 		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/Wed:
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 8:00 p.m. 		ConEdWinstonChurchillESL
@tdsb.on.ca 		416-396-6909
West Mimico Adult Learning Centre Wed and Thurs:
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 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