Cooperative ESL Ministries does not operate ESL classes. We provide this directory for ESL Programs around Calgary and surrounding areas. If you have questions about a particular class, please contact the church directly.

Choose a quadrant of the city below for a listing of church-based ESL programs, or download our CESLM Website ESL Program Directory.

To have your church included in the directory, please email program information to resources@eslcooperative.ca.

Click the image below to view a detailed locations map.

Calgary ESL Map

Agapé Language Centre

  • LINC Classes—Agape offers LINC classes from CLB 1 through CLB 4. These government funded classes are free for qualifying permanent residents and refugees. Classes are offered weekday mornings from 9 to 11:30 a.m., afternoons from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
  • ESL Classes—Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced classes. The winter semester runs from January 13 to April 3.
    • Basic Classes: Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $110 (11 classes).
    • Intermediate Classes: Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $120 for 1 class per week (12 classes), $240 for 2 classes per week (24 classes).
    • Advanced Classes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Cost: $150 for 1 class per week (12 classes), $300 for 2 classes per week (24 classes), $450 for 3 classes per week (36 classes).
  • Conversation Circle—Free Conversation Classes for adults to practice speaking English, learn about Canadian culture and meet other people. Drop in for a few classes or join us every week on Monday & Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
  • .ESL Bible Study—Learn English and learn to know God. Every Sunday evening, join us for our free ESL Bible Study. We provide a relaxing and friendly environment (along with great teachers) where you are free to ask questions and discuss ideas while learning about how much God loves you. Classes  run from 6 to 8 p.m. every Sunday (except statutory holidays).
  • Citizenship Class—Classes will be offered in February April, June, August, & October of 2020. The program will consist of 6 classes over 3 weeks to help prepare candidates for Canadian Citizenship. Classes will run on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: $60 (6 Classes).
  • For more information, contact us at contact@agapelanguagecentre.com
  • Phone: 403.516.1846
  • Address: 16 Bermuda Dr. NW (Beddington Pentecostal Church)
  • Website: agapelanguagecentre.com
  • Facebook: facebook.com/pg/AgapeLanguageCentre

Bow Valley Christian Church

Foothills Alliance Church

Harvest Hills Alliance Church

Hawkwood Baptist Church

  • ESL Classes–Program runs from September to mid-December and January to mid-May. Beginner, Advanced, and Conversation classes: Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Conversation classes: Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
  • For more information, contact the church office at hbc@hawkwood.ca
  • Phone: 403.239.6200
  • Address: 20 Hawkwood Dr. NW
  • Website: hawkwood.ca

Northmount Baptist

St. James Anglican Church

St. Luke's Catholic Church

  • ESL  Classes—Conversation drop-in program on Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (except holidays). No registration required. New session to start January 6th, 2020.
  • For more information, contact the church office at info@stlukeschurch.ca.
  • Phone: 403.282.9488
  • Address: 1566 Northmount Dr. NW
  • Website: stlukeschurch.ca

Thornhill Baptist Church

  • ESL  Classes—Conversation Club on Saturdays 10 to 11:30 a.m. starting Oct. 19, 2019.
  • For more information, contact the church office at tbc2@telus.net or Gisela Rohde at 403-282-7519.
  • Phone: 403.274.6555 (church office)
  • Address: 128 Tache Ave. NW
  • Website: thornhillbaptistchurch.com

Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

  • ESL Classes—Conversation Club: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CIWA ESL Conversation Group: Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • For more information, contact the church office at office@vapc.ca.
  • Phone: 403.288.0544
  • Address: 4612 Varsity Dr. NW
  • Website: vapc.ca

West Hillhurst Gospel Hall

Westview Baptist Church

New Canadian Friendship Centre

  • ESL Classes—Registered classes run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings/evenings (for registered students only).
  • Weekly drop-in classes: conversation, cultural and skill building (no registration required).
  • For more information, contact NCFC office at esl@ncfcentre.com.
  • Phone: 587.390.0770
  • Address: 3851 54 Avenue NE
  • Website: ncfcentre.com

Rockyview Alliance Church

Abundant Life Church

  • ESL Classes—ESL Conversation Classes run Tuesday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Basic Computer Course for Beginners will start once we know how many students register for the program.
  • For more information, contact ESL Program Director, Ruel Cubid at ruecooks2@gmail.com.
  • Phone: 403.246.1804 Church Office
  • Address: 3325 49 Street SW Calgary
  • Website: Abundant Life Church

Bethany Chapel

Covenant Church Millrise

Grace Presbyterian Church

  • ESL Classes—Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our program starts mid-September and runs in 6-week sessions until early June with a $30.00 registration fee per session. Check our website for current schedule and dates.
  • For more information, contact the church office at eslgracechurch@gmail.com.
  • Phone: 403.244.5861
  • Address: 1009 15th Avenue SW
  • Website: gracechurchcalgary.com

Lakeview Baptist Church

Richmond Hill Baptist Church

River Park Church

Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary)

South Gate Alliance Church

St. Martin's Anglican Church

  • ESL Classes—Join us to practice speaking English, learn about Canadian culture and meet new people. Free English (ESL) Conversation Café on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
  • For more information, contact Martha Corcoran at marthaonsimcoe@telus.net.
  • Phone: 403.245.1726
  • Address:  277 Strathcona Drive SW at the SCA Community Centre
  • Website: stmartinscalgary.ca

Woodgreen Presbyterian Church

First Alliance Church

  • ESL Classes—Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All language levels are welcome. No cost or registration required.
  • For more information, contact Michelle at mpeters@faccalgary.com.
  • Phone: 403.212.8847
  • Address: 12345 40 St. SE
  • Website: faccalgary.com

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

McKenzie Towne Church

A partnership between First Alliance Church and McKenzie Towne Church.

  • ESL Classes—Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
  • For more information, call Brenda at 403.257.5360 or Michelle at 403.212.8847
  • Address: 7 McKenzie Towne Gate SE

The Junction Church

Operated by The Junction Church (junctionchurch.ca) in cooperation with The Exchange Church (theexchangechurch.com)

  • ESL Classes—Mondays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Drop-in classes for all levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. No registration required. No child care provided. Classes run Sep 16 to Dec 2, 2019.
  • For more information, contact the church office at 587.437.9920 or email Linda Beadle at lbeadle@shaw.ca.
  • ESL Class Location: Mahogany Beach Club
  • Address: 29 Masters Park SE
  • Phone: 403.453.1221
  •  Website: mahoganyhoa.com

Chinese Pentecostal Church

First Baptist Church

  • ESL Classes—Free evening classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • ESL Classes—Fee-based full-time classes from Monday to Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • Winter Term – January 13, 2020 to March 19, 2020
    • Spring Term – April 14, 2020 to June 18, 2020
  • For more information, contact Greg Kern at cilc@firstbaptistcalgary.net
  • Phone: 403.693.5548
  • Address: 1311 4th St. SW
  • Website: cilc.firstbaptistcalgary.net

King's Court (Airdrie)

Edmonton ESL Network

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