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.
- ESL Classes—Various levels of ESL classes offered, including LINC, ESL, Conversation, Citizenship and other classes to help you learn English. Check our website for a current list of 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
- ESL Classes—Conversation Club for new English speakers on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. Intermediate ESL on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
- For more information, contact Mary Ann at conversation_club@bvcchurch.ca or Ron at esl@bvcchurch.ca.
- Phone: 403.286.5300
- Address: 5300 53 Ave. NW
- Website: bvcchurch.ca
- ESL Classes—Various classes and levels offered, including conversation, pronunciation, employment, and citizenship. For a current list of our classes, please check our website.
- For more information, contact Patricia Love at patricia@foothillsalliance.com.
- Phone: 403-241.9777
- Address: 333 Edgepark Blvd. NW
- Website: foothillsalliance.com
- ESL Classes—Winter/Spring 2020 classes start on Sunday, January 19, 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 9:30 a.m.
- For more information, contact Donna at office@hhachurch.com
- Phone: 403.226.0990, ext. 0 (church office), or Donna: 403.295.8467
- Address: 10099 Harvest Hills Blvd. NW
- Website: hhachurch.com
- ESL Classes–Program runs from September to mid-December and January to mid-May. Beginner, Advanced, and Conversation classes on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Conversation classes on 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
- ESL Classes—Program runs from November to May/June. Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
- For more information, contact the church office at office@nbcchurch.ca
- Phone: 403.289.8185
- Address: 451 Northmount Dr. NW
- Website: nbcchurch.ca
- ESL Classes—Program runs from September to May. Conversation classes for beginners and intermediate student on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m.
- For more information, contact the church office at office@stjamescalgary.com
- Phone: 403.239.0104
- Address: 6351 Ranchview Dr. NW
- Website: stjamescalgary.com
- 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
- ESL Classes—Conversation Club on Saturdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- For more information, contact the church office at tbc2@telus.net
- Phone: 403.274.6555 (church office), or Gisela Rohde at 403-282-7519.
- Address: 128 Tache Ave. NW
- Website: thornhillbaptistchurch.com
- 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
- ESL Classes—Classes run on Saturday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. with a free supper to follow. Winter program starts January 11, 2020.
- For more information, contact Derek at djhanna@shaw.ca.
- Phone: 403.690.7155
- Address: 2326 7 Ave NW
- Website: westhillhurstgospelhall.ca
- ESL Classes—Registered classes run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and 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
- ESL Classes—Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- For more information, contact the church office at office@rockyviewalliance.com.
- Phone: 403.280.2239
- Address: 6927 Rundlehorn Dr NE
- Website: rockyviewalliance.com
- 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
- ESL Classes—Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- For more information, contact Mary at mary@bethanychapel.com.
- Phone: 403.249.8605
- Address: 3333 Richardson Way SW
- Website: bethanychapel.com
- ESL Classes—Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.
- For more information, contact the church office at admin@covcrc.ca.
- Phone: 403-254-2505
- Address: 50 Millrise Blvd SW
- Website: covcrc.ca
- 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
- ESL Classes—Conversation classes run Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
- For more information, contact Rick Gordon at rick@lakeviewbc.ca.
- Phone: 403-249-7359
- Address: 5336 Lakeview Drive SW
- Website: lakeviewbc.ca
- ESL Classes—Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Check our website for current ESL program information.
- For more information, contact Sheryl at Sheryl@rhbc.ca
- Phone: 403.242.1256
- Address: 7251 Sierra Morena Blvd SW
- Website: rhbc.ca
- ESL Classes—Various classes offered weekly. Check our website for current ESL program information.
- For more information, contact Harrison Cho at Harrison.cho@riverparkchurch.com.
- Phone: 403.243.2244
- Address: 3818 14 A St. SW
- Website: riverparkchurch.com
- ESL Classes—Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- For more information, contact Brad Kirby at Brad.Kirby@salvationarmycalgary.org.
- Phone: 403-930-2700 (office), or 403.930.2725 (Brad)
- Address: 1731 29 St SW at the Barbara Mitchell Family Resouce Centre
- Website: salvationarmycalgary.org
- ESL Classes—Sundays from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. We focus on developing language skills through listening, reading, speaking and writing.
- For more information, contact the church office at office@southgatealliance.org
- Phone: 403-254-1030
- Address: 1436 James McKevitt Rd. SW
- Website: eng.southgatealliance.net
- 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
- ESL Classes—Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m
- For more information, contact Jessie Mercer at office@woodgreenpca.org.
- Phone: 403-251-4855
- Address:12777 Candle Cr. SW
- Website: woodgreenpca.org
- 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
- ESL Classes—Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- For more information, contact Roswita at free.esl.in.deerridge@gmail.com
- Phone: 403.271.0437
- Address: 13811 Deer Ridge Drive SE
- Website: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
- Facebook: LutheranChurchoftheGoodShepherdCalgary
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
A partnership between The Junction Church (junctionchurch.ca) and 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.
- 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
- ESL Classes—Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Program runs from March to June and September to December.
- For more information, contact Anita Hung at calgarycpc@gmail.com.
- Phone: 403-263 6059
- Address: 127 – 2nd Ave. SE
- Website: ccpc.ab.ca
- 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
- ESL Classes—Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m and 7:30 to 9 p.m.
- For more information, contact Sade Adewumi at esl@rccgairdrie.org
- Phone: 403.922.7347
- Address: 2964 Kingsview Blvd SE, Airdrie, AB
- Website: rccgairdrie.org
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