GENERAL PRESENTATION
Support for newcomers for adequate life and settlement in Alberta
What to know when you want to settle in Alberta? Here is some useful information about this beautiful province.
Weather
Alberta has a contradictory climate. The weather can vary from day to day, from season to season and from one place in the province to another. To have detailed information on the weather conditions for an extended period in the localities concerned, visit the Canadian Government website. du gouvernement du Canada.
It is important to always check the temperature before going out in order to ensure that weather conditions do not deteriorate during the day or evening, and to dress according to the weather.
Long live linguistic duality!
Canada has two official languages:English and French. However, English is the language used in most businesses and classrooms in Alberta. Training at the elementary and secondary levels can be done entirely in French throughout the province, and there are some courses in French at the post-secondary level mainly in Edmonton. However, in order to be able to work and take advantage of the vast economic, social, and human opportunities that Alberta offers, you should be able to read, to understand and write in English at an appreciable level to be able to communicate effectively with people who only understand English.
Learn English
ALS or ESL English as a second language programs are programs to help newcomers learn or improve their English skills. Several organizations and schools offer full- or part-time English as a second language courses.
If you are a permanent resident of Canada, you are eligible for language courses funded by the Government of Canada under the Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) or English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. funded by the government of Alberta.
The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program supports training in English and French for adult newcomers who are permanent residents.
