About Us

What is LARCC?

We have two programs:  Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Assessment Program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Language and Vocational Assessment (LVA) Program funded by Ministry of Labour and Immigration. 

What we offer:

  • English Language Level Assessment (based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks - CLBs) | CLB info sessions 
  • Literacy Assessment (L1 literacy screening whenever possible)
  • Education referrals/ Education Counselling 
  • Information on student finance
  • Workshops and Information Sessions
  • Compilation and Distribution of ESL Directory
  • Coordinates the LARCC Advisory Committee Meetings

LARCC Timeline

1985 – first assessment centre in Canada

1992 – English-language programming needs recognized by federal government

1993 – CLB framework created

1996 – CLB document first published

2015 - 2019 – 18,000+ clients served by LARCC

WHOM DOES LARCC ASSESS?

> Permanent Residents  > Canadian Citizens > Convention Refugees (with a notice of decision) 

Types of CLB Assessments 

  • Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT): 1-2 hours
  • Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA): 3-4 hours
  • Canadian Language Benchmarks Literacy Placement Test (CLB-LPT): 1-2 hours (individual)
  • Enhanced Language Training Placement Assessment (ELTPA): 2-3 hours

What is Education Counselling?

  • If you have taken the Canadian Language Benchmark (received a benchmark level 5 in all sections or higher) or IELTS/CELPIP, we can help you navigate which programs in the city will help you reach your education goals.
  • We can also help create an education plan or guide you on licensing processes for certain professions 
  • This service is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
  • A session can be 45 minutes to 1 hour long 
  • You can book an Education Counselling (in-person or online) session after your language assessment or if you have already taken a language assessment (within the last 2 years), please visit here to learn about our booking process. 

WE GIVE REFERRALS  TO and/or INFORMATION ABOUT:

  • LINC Schools F/T and P/T (PB – CLB 6)
  • Foundation Programs (LINC/ESL literacy)
  • ESL Providers (CLB 5-8)
  • Career, Skill-training, and Employment Programs
  • Bridging Programs
  • Information Sessions
  • Student Financial Resources
  • Other support services

Our Team

Our team consists of a Program Manager, Team Leaders, Language Assessors, Education Counsellors, Intake Workers, Program Assistants, and a Program Coordinator.

Our Language Assessors are trained and certified by the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) and the Centre for Education and Training (TCET) which are based in Ontario. All Language Assessors have ESL training combined with previous and/or current teaching experience, and do regular recalibration.

 

For additional information, you can call us at 780-424-3545
or via e-mail at LARCC@cssalberta.ca​

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