English language learners (ESL - ELL)

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Students who are newcomers to Canada may need help learning English. Schools provide this support through English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. In this section you can find information about ESL programs and their impact on student success.

  • Children of immigrants are more likely to do well in school

    Statistics Canada released a report in February 2011 that shows that children of immigrants are more likely to have higher educational attainment than children of Canadian-born parents.