On-site Training

ISIS offers many different on-site learning opportunities for Nova Scotia immigrants. Through these programs, we provide an introduction to living in Canada, and classes and workshops for immigrants with basic and advanced English needs, as well as classes for those who need English for work or business. Below is a list of all courses offered on-site, in alphabetical order. Please use the menu on the right to narrow your search.

Asthma Aware

Saturday, September 21
9am – 12pm

What is asthma? What is an asthma flare-up? This one day training program will answer these questions and more.

Basic Microsoft Office Suite

April 29 – May 13
Mondays
1-4pm

This class provides basic level training in the Microsoft Office Suite, and is intended to give you a good base of understanding before taking an intermediate level class.

Begin with the Basics

Monday to Friday
8:45-11:45 am, 12:30-2:30 pm

This program will help you increase your basic English communication skills for living in the community.

Build on the Basics

Monday to Friday
8:45-11:45 am, 12:30-2:30 pm

This program will help you increase your vocabulary and develop more complex language structures for broader communication in the community.

Business Culture in Nova Scotia

Tuesday, May 28
6:30-8:30pm

Cost: Free! Registration is required.

Do you understand the connection between your cultural knowledge and your business success? This informative workshop will offer participants an opportunity to discuss and better understand Nova Scotia business culture.

Business Plan Writing Workshop Series

Dates coming soon

This new program is a series of 6 workshops covering the essentials of business plan development. Learn how to write your plan and communicate your business idea.

Business Skills Development Training

Dates coming soon

This four part workshop series will provide you with the information and skills you need to start your business in Nova Scotia.

CEED Programs Information Session

Tuesday, April 30
6:30-8pm

Cost: Free! Registration is required.

ISIS is pleased to host an information session outlining the benefits and eligibility requirements for various programs offered by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED).

To register please email business@isisns.ca

Communication for Healthcare Professionals

April 22-July 26
Monday – Friday
9am-12:15pm

This program is an inter-disciplinary communication course for health-care professionals. This intensive course focuses on the language skills needed to practice effectively in a Canadian health-care work environment.

Communication for Work and Business

April 2 – June 21
Monday to Friday
1-4pm

This program is for immigrants who already have some English language skills and want job related language training to help them find a job that fits with their skills and experience, or immigrants who want to start a business.

English for Working and Living

April 22-June 28
Monday – Friday
8:45am-11:45am

This is a language class for immigrants and citizens born outside Canada who need to develop language skills for work and everyday living.

English in the Workplace

Ongoing Enrollment

This program is customized to the needs of the employed or self-employed immigrant. Before you begin training, an instructor visits your workplace to meet with you and your employer to test your language learning needs.