BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP)

Affordable, practical ESL classes in a welcoming community environment.
Build confidence for daily life, work, and communication with supportive classes from beginner to intermediate levels.

Program Description

BCNSP is to support the social and economic integration of newcomers to the BC province who are not eligible for federally funded settlement services. The program aims to help clients achieve their best possible settlement outcomes.

Children reading together at an Enable program session

Program Eligibility

  • Work Permit Holders
  • Study Permit Holders*
  • Naturalized Canadian Citizens
  • Refugee Claimants**
  • Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders
  • BC Provincial Nominees or BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates.

*International post-secondary students with valid study permit who cannot access similar services at their Post-Secondary Institution.​

​**Individuals who have submitted their refugee claim and have received any of the following documents: Confirmation of Referral letter (CoRL), Acknowledgement of Claim (AOC), Refugee Protection Claim Document (RPCD) or Client Application Summary (after submitting a claim via IRCC’s online.

Register for Free Services

BCNSP intake form is intended for individuals who meet the program’s eligibility criteria and are currently residing in the Greater Victoria area. The information you provide will help us identify your needs and provide appropriate services in a timely manner.

​Alternatively, You can download the form below and email the completed copy to us.

For Registration to access free services, please complete the following form:

Monthly Newsletter

Please see our monthly newsletter for the most up-to-date information of our program! You can find many useful resources and upcoming activities in the Greater Victoria area. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at bcnsp@vircs.bc.ca

Upcoming Events

BCNSP English Classes and Conversation Workshops

Workshop & elt schedule