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Ontario Association ofAdult and Continuing EducationSchool Board Administrators
Funded by the Government of Ontario
Adult Non-CreditESL/FSL/CL Learner Survey
2010 Survey Report
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Adult Non-Credit ESL/FSL/CL Learner Survey 2010 Survey Report Content Summary
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Executive Summary ........................................................... 3
Content Summary ............................................................. 4
Key Survey Findings:
ProfileofESL/FSLLearners ............................................ 5
ProfileofESL/FSLClasses .............................................. 5
ProvincialLearnerLanguageTrainingNeeds .................... 5
SchoolBoardsthatparticipatedinthesurvey .................. 6
Appendix 1: Provincial Data
(comparativechartswith2008) ...................... 7
Appendix 2: TorontoCatholicDSBData(shortversion) ......28
(comparativechartswith2008)
Appendix 3: Ontario/TDSB
DataComparisonCharts(2010dataonly) ...... 39
Appendix 4: TorontoCatholicDSBData(detailedversion)
(comparativechartswith2008) ..................... 53
Appendix 5: LearnerQuestionnaire ................................... 74
Table of Contents
Adult Non-Credit ESL/FSL/CL Learner Survey 2010 Survey Report Content Summary
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Executive Summary
Thankyouforyourschoolboard’sparticipationinthe2010AdultNon-CreditLanguageTrainingLearner Survey.
Thisreportisintendedtoprovideyouwithasummaryofthesurveyresultsfor2010inacomparativechartformwiththe2008data.Thisincludestheprovince-wideresults,aswellasresultsforyourschoolboard,inbothshortversionanddetailedformat(pleasesee‘ContentSummary’onpage4).
ThesurveywasconductedbytheOntarioAssociationofAdultandContinuingEducationSchoolBoardAdministrators(CESBA)withfundingprovidedbytheOntarioMinistryofCitizenshipandImmigration(MCI).
Therationalebehindthesurveywastogatherdatafromcurrentlearnersthatwould:
• assistwithprogramplanning
• identifyareasforadditionalresearch
• assistschoolboardsinplanningdecisionssuchasfuturepotentialcourseofferings
• provideschoolboardcomparativedatawiththesurveydonein2008
ThesurveyincludedallschoolboardsinOntariothatofferedeitherAdultNon-CreditEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL),FrenchasaSecondLanguage(FSL)orCitizenshipandLanguage(CL)trainingatthetimeofthesurvey.Thirty-sevenschoolboardsparticipated:thirty-twothatofferedESLonly,twothatofferedbothESLandFSLandthreethatofferedFSLonly.MostdatainthisESL/FSL/CLLearnerSurveywasgatheredduringtheweekofMarch01-08,2010.
TheotheraspectoftheinitiativewasthedistributionofteachingandlearningresourcesaboutsurveysforuseinarangeofESLandFSLclasses.AllmaterialsweremadeavailableinbothFrenchandEnglish.AcurriculumresourceentitledCount Yourself In / Soyez du Nombre,originallydevelopedtosupportthe2008surveywaseditedanddistributedtoallparticipatingschoolboardstoenhancelearners’understandingofsurveysandquestionnairesinCanada.This135pagedocumentincluded:
• lessonplansandunitsforcoursesrangingfrom ESLLiteracytoCanadianLanguageBenchmark(CLB)5
• learningoutcomes
• readytousereproducibleactivities
• recommendedadditionalresources
• suggestedextensionactivities
Aninstructorguideandglossaryoftermsusedinthesurveywasalsoeditedtosupportthesurveyweekimplementation.DownloadableversionsofthesedocumentsareavailableontheCESBAwebsite.
CESBAandMCIappreciatethetimeandcontinuedsupportofyourstaffandlearnersinthecompletionofthissurvey.WelookforwardtocontinuingtoworktogethertobuildandmaintainastrongadultlanguagetrainingprogramforOntarioimmigrants.
Adult Non-Credit ESL/FSL/CL Learner Survey 2010 Survey Report Content Summary
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Content SummaryIn Appendix 1,youwillfindaprovincialoverviewoflearnerresponsestoeachsurveyquestionbased
onthe2010surveyaswellascomparativedatawiththe2008survey.ThisOntariodatareportalso
providesacomprehensivebreakdownoflearnerresponsesbasedon:
• LengthoftimeinCanada
• Firstlanguagetrainingclass
• Age
• Gender
• Educationlevelattained
In Appendix 2,wehaveprovidedashortversionofyourindividualschoolboarddata,basedupon
thenumberoflearnersthatrespondedtothesurvey,inacomparativechartformwiththe2008data.
Thisdatamaynotrepresentalllearnersattendingclassesduringthesurveyweekasthesurveywas
voluntaryandwasintendedtoprovidearepresentativesamplingonly.
Appendix 3includesaseriesofchartscomparingtheoverallprovince-wideresponsestoeach
questionwiththeresponsesfromyourschoolboard’slearnersbasedonthe2010survey.The
chartsdonotpresentallindividualschoolboardlearnerresponses.PleaserefertoAppendix4fora
complete,detailedsummaryofyourschoolboard’sdata.
Wehaveprovidedadetailedsummaryofresponsesforyourschoolboardin Appendix 4,ina
comparativechartformatbetweenthe2008and2010surveys.Thisreportalsoprovidesyouwith
acomprehensivebreakdownoflearnerresponses,using2010dataonly,basedonlengthoftimein
Canada,firstlanguagetrainingclass,age,genderandeducationlevelattained.
WehaveincludedacopyoftheLearnerQuestionnaireinAppendix 5foryourreference.
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Key Survey Findings: (based upon the most frequently given response)
PROFILE OF ESL/FSL LEARNERS AT TIME OF THE SURVEY
• 7523ESLlearnerscompletedthesurvey
• 561FSLlearnerscompletedthesurvey
• 67%ofallrespondentswerefemale
• 44%were30-44yearsofage
• 37%wereovertheageof45
• 13%ofsurveyrespondentswereborninChina
• 21%citedSpanishastheirfirstlanguage
• 54%hadbeeninCanadalessthanthreeyears (19%hadbeeninCanadaformorethan10years)
• 36%werepermanentresidentsand36%wereCanadianCitizens
• 53%hadatleastsomepostsecondaryeducation
• 11%selectedStudentastheirprioroccupationbeforemovingtoCanada, 8%selectedBusiness,Financeandanother8%selectedEducation&Trainingastheirprior NOC(NationalOccupationClassification)sectorbeforemovingtoCanada
• 75%wereunemployedatthetimeofthesurvey
PROFILE OF ESL/FSL CLASSES
• 68%attendedclassinthemorning(comparedwithonly7%ofrespondentswho attendedclassonweekends)
• 34%oflearnersattendedmorethan20hoursperweek
• 95%indicatedthattheywereattendingaclassattheirpreferredtime
• 60%foundoutabouttheirclassfromfriendsorfamily
• 81%ofalllearnersindicatedthattheirclasswashelpfulinlearningEnglishorFrench
• 35%indicatedthatthemostimportantreasonfortakingtheirclasswastohelpimprove theirlanguagefordailylife;30%indicatedfindingajoborgettingabetterjobwas themostimportantreason
• 94%indicatedthattheirclasswouldbeveryhelpful/orhelpfultowardreachingtheirgoals
• 78%ofrespondentsindicatedthattheywerenottakingotherlanguageclasses
LANGUAGE TRAINING NEEDS
• 46%ofrespondentsindicatedthatspeakingwasthehardestskilltolearn followedbywritingat28%
• 62%ofrespondentsindicatedspeakingwasthemostimportantskillareatolearn followedbylisteningat18%
• 42%identifiedconversationastheirfavoritewayoflearningEnglishorFrench; followedbylistening to the teacherat35%
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School Boards that participated in the survey
AlgomaDistrictSchoolBoard
AlgonquinandLakeshore CatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
AvonMaitlandDistrictSchoolBoard
BluewaterDistrictSchoolBoard
ConseilscolairecatholiqueFranco-Nord
Conseildesécolescatholiquesducentre-est
Conseildesécolespubliquesde l’Estdel’Ontario
DistrictSchoolBoardofNiagara
Dufferin-PeelCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
DurhamCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
DurhamDistrictSchoolBoard
GrandErieDistrictSchoolBoard
GreaterEssexCountyDistrictSchoolBoard
HaltonCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
HaltonDistrictSchoolBoard
Hamilton-WentworthCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
Hamilton-WentworthDistrictSchoolBoard
LakeheadDistrictSchoolBoard
LambtonKentDistrictSchoolBoard
LimestoneDistrictSchoolBoard
LondonDistrictCatholicSchoolBoard
NearNorthDistrictSchoolBoard
NiagaraCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
OttawaCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
Ottawa-CarletonDistrictSchoolBoard
PeelDistrictSchoolBoard
RenfrewCountyDistrictSchoolBoard
SimcoeCountyDistrictSchoolBoard
SudburyCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
ThamesValleyDistrictSchoolBoard
TorontoCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
TorontoDistrictSchoolBoard
UpperCanadaDistrictSchoolBoard
UpperGrandDistrictSchoolBoard
WaterlooCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
YorkCatholicDistrictSchoolBoard
YorkRegionDistrictSchoolBoard
Adult Non-Credit ESL/FSL/CL Learner Survey 2010 Survey Report Appendix 1 : Provincial Data
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Appendix 1
Provincial Data
The data in this appendix is a comparative look at the responses from learners who
participated in the learner survey in both 2008 and 2010. It represents the participating
school boards that deliver adult non-credit language training across Ontario.
Questions 1-9 provide a general overview of learner demographics between 2008 and 2010.
Questions 10-25 provide both a comparative look at overall learner responses between
2008 and 2010 and a detailed breakdown of their responses based upon the length of time
in Canada, first language class, age, gender, and highest level of education attained. The
breakdown is provided in order to assist in further identifying trends and needs.
Several questions, such as question 20, allowed learners to select all responses that should
be applied to them. Therefore, we have included a responses column that identifies the total
number of responses received followed by a case column. The case column identifies the
number of learners that responded to this question.
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Q.1 GenderQ.1 GenderQ.1 Gender
2008 2010
Female 68% 67%
Male 32% 33%
Responses 4,786 8,020
Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?
2008 2010
Less than 1 year 26% 24%
1-3 years 34% 30%
4-6 years 13% 14%
7-10 years 11% 12%
More than 10 years 17% 19%
Responses 4,731 8,028
Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2010Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2010
China 13%
Colombia 11%
Iran 5%
Afghanistan 4%
Korea 4%
Mexico 4%
Vietnam 4%
India 3%
Iraq 3%
Russia 3%
Sri Lanka 3%
Other 12%
Responses 8,009
Q.2 AgeQ.2 AgeQ.2 Age
2008 2010
Less than 18 years of age 0% 0%
18-29 years of age 20% 19%
30-44 years of age 45% 44%
45-64 years of age 29% 31%
65 years of age or older 5% 6%
Responses 4,696 8,037
Q.4 Current StatusQ.4 Current StatusQ.4 Current Status
2008 2010
Refugee Claimant 23% 22%
Convention Refugee 3% 3%
Permanent Resident 41% 36%
Canadian Citizen 33% 36%
Live-in caregiver on a work permit --- 3%
Responses 4,524 7,862
Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2008Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2008
China 17%
Colombia 12%
Iran 5%
Mexico 4%
Korea 4%
Afghanistan 3%
India 3%
Vietnam 3%
Russia 3%
Sri Lanka 2%
Responses 4,822
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Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2008
Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2008
Spanish 23%
Chinese 18%
Persian 7%
Arabic 7%
Russian 4%
Korean 4%
Tamil 2%
French 2%
Vietnamese 2%
Polish 2%
Responses 4,822
Q.7 Highest Level of EducationQ.7 Highest Level of EducationQ.7 Highest Level of Education
2008 2010
None 2% 2%
Grade school 9% 10%
Some High School 11% 13%
Completed High School 19% 21%
Some Community College or University 13% 16%
Trade Certificate 2% 2%
Completed Community College 9% 7%
Completed University 34% 28%
Responses 4,616 7,811
Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2010Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2010
Spanish 21%
Chinese 14%
Arabic 8%
Persian 7%
Korean 4%
Russian 4%
Tamil 3%
Vietnamese 3%
Creole 2%
Polish 2%
Portuguese 2%
Punjabi 2%
Somali 2%
Urdu 2%
Hungarian 2%
Other 8%
Responses 7,916
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Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2008*Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2008* Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2010Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2010
Business, Finance and Administration 15% Student 11%
Social Science, Education, Government and Religion 13% Business, Finance, Insurance 8%
Sales and Service 11% Education, Training, and Library 8%
Student 11% Not working 7%
Housewife/Homemaker 9% Healthcare 6%
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related 8% Stay-at-home parent 6%
Health 7% Office and Administrative Support 5%
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators 7% Sales 5%
Other/Unknown 5% Self-employed (Own business) 5%
Management 4% Architecture and Engineering 4%
Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport 4% Computer and Technical Services 3%
No Job/Not Working 3% Construction 3%
Unique to Primary Industry 2% Management 3%
Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities 2% Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2%
Self Employed, Own/Family Business 2% Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2%
Retired 0% Hospitality/Tourism 2%
Responses 4,571 Transportation and Warehousing 2%
Cases 4,468 Responses 7,676
*Responses were categorized according to major NOC Occupational Descriptions*Responses were categorized according to major NOC Occupational Descriptions
Q.9 Current Employment StatusQ.9 Current Employment StatusQ.9 Current Employment Status
2008 2010
Working Full-time 17% 15%
Working Part-time 11% 10%
Not working, looking for a job 23% 32%
Not working, not looking for a job 13% 15%
Stay-at-home parent 10% 10%
Social Assistance Recipient (Ontario Works) 22% 25%
In an Employment Ontario program --- 2%
In other government programs 3% 3%
In other programs --- 4%
Responses 7,978 9,154
Cases 4,738 7,917
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Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)
Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
20082008 71% 40% 21% 8% 6,720 4,802
20102010 68% 41% 21% 7% 10,970 8,033
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
<1 year<1 year 77% 54% 18% 4% 2,990 1,959
1-3 years1-3 years 71% 43% 20% 7% 3,385 2,389
4-6 years4-6 years 63% 36% 22% 9% 1,435 1,106
7-10 years7-10 years 59% 32% 24% 9% 1,240 991
>10 years>10 years 60% 29% 23% 9% 1,859 1,537
First language training classFirst language training class Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
YesYes 71% 43% 20% 6% 7,032 5,026
NoNo 63% 36% 23% 9% 3,474 2,648
Age Age Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
<18 years<18 years 64% 41% 18% 14% 30 22
18-2918-29 67% 44% 23% 7% 2,202 1,553
30-4430-44 69% 42% 21% 7% 4,870 3,490
45-6445-64 67% 39% 21% 7% 3,281 2,464
65 years or older65 years or older 71% 28% 12% 6% 535 459
Gender Gender Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
FemaleFemale 69% 40% 19% 7% 7,216 5,358
MaleMale 66% 43% 25% 7% 3,681 2,614
EducationEducation Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
NoneNone 74% 43% 14% 3% 255 190
Grade school Grade school 76% 35% 16% 3% 970 742
Some High School Some High School 71% 42% 19% 4% 1,362 1,006
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 72% 43% 20% 5% 2,348 1,675
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 70% 41% 20% 6% 1,660 1,207
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 63% 36% 26% 8% 247 185
Completed Community CollegeCompleted Community College 66% 42% 21% 8% 783 572
Completed UniversityCompleted University 60% 39% 26% 12% 2,985 2,194
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Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?
Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
20082008 11% 19% 34% 36% 4,722
20102010 9% 25% 32% 34% 7,947
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
<1 year<1 year 6% 15% 26% 53% 1,933
1-3 years1-3 years 9% 21% 32% 39% 2,369
4-6 years4-6 years 11% 30% 34% 25% 1,088
7-10 years7-10 years 11% 35% 35% 19% 985
>10 years>10 years 12% 34% 35% 19% 1,525
First language training class
First language training class Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
YesYes 9% 23% 30% 38% 4,973
NoNo 10% 29% 34% 26% 2,632
Age Age Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
<18 years<18 years 25% 15% 20% 40% 20
18-2918-29 8% 24% 26% 41% 1,536
30-4430-44 9% 25% 30% 35% 3,457
45-6445-64 10% 25% 34% 31% 2,441
65 years or older65 years or older 13% 27% 47% 13% 449
Gender Gender Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
FemaleFemale 10% 25% 34% 31% 5,300
MaleMale 9% 24% 27% 40% 2,585
Education Education Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
NoneNone 7% 16% 44% 33% 184
Grade school Grade school 14% 21% 37% 28% 726
Some High School Some High School 9% 24% 33% 35% 995
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 8% 23% 30% 39% 1,653
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 9% 24% 33% 34% 1,198
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 8% 29% 28% 36% 183
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 8% 26% 32% 34% 570
Completed UniversityCompleted University 10% 29% 30% 31% 2,184
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Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?
Yes No Responses
20082008 95% 5% 4,734
20102010 95% 5% 7,787
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Yes No Responses
<1 year<1 year 95% 5% 1,928
1-3 years1-3 years 95% 5% 2,316
4-6 years4-6 years 95% 5% 1,064
7-10 years7-10 years 96% 4% 956
>10 years>10 years 97% 3% 1,479
First language training class First language training class Yes No Responses
YesYes 96% 4% 4,884
NoNo 95% 5% 2,585
Age Age Yes No Responses
<18 years<18 years 73% 27% 22
18-2918-29 93% 7% 1,517
30-4430-44 96% 4% 3,393
45-6445-64 96% 4% 2,372
65 years or older65 years or older 97% 3% 445
Gender Gender Yes No Responses
FemaleFemale 95% 5% 5,206
MaleMale 95% 5% 2,528
EducationEducation Yes No Responses
NoneNone 97% 3% 176
Grade school Grade school 97% 3% 710
Some High School Some High School 96% 4% 960
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 96% 4% 1,630
Some Community College or UniversitySome Community College or University 95% 5% 1,175
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 94% 6% 178
Completed Community CollegeCompleted Community College 94% 6% 554
Completed UniversityCompleted University 94% 6% 2,158
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Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?
Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
20082008 59% 7% 18% 4% 5% 6% 4,652
20102010 60% 8% 19% 5% 3% 5% 7,881
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
<1 year<1 year 58% 7% 28% 3% 1% 3% 1,912
1-3 years1-3 years 62% 7% 20% 5% 2% 4% 2,344
4-6 years4-6 years 63% 10% 14% 5% 3% 6% 1,086
7-10 years7-10 years 59% 11% 14% 5% 4% 7% 976
>10 years>10 years 59% 7% 15% 6% 5% 8% 1,514
First language training class
First language training class
Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
YesYes 61% 7% 22% 3% 3% 4% 4,940
NoNo 59% 10% 14% 7% 3% 7% 2,604
Age Age Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
<18 years<18 years 57% 17% 13% 9% 0% 4% 23
18-2918-29 62% 11% 18% 5% 2% 3% 1,528
30-4430-44 59% 8% 20% 5% 3% 5% 3,422
45-6445-64 59% 6% 21% 4% 4% 6% 2,427
65 years or older65 years or older 73% 3% 9% 5% 5% 5% 441
Gender Gender Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
FemaleFemale 61% 8% 17% 5% 3% 6% 5,281
MaleMale 59% 7% 24% 4% 3% 4% 2,540
Education Education Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
NoneNone 68% 3% 21% 2% 2% 4% 182
Grade school Grade school 64% 3% 23% 3% 2% 4% 725
Some High School Some High School 62% 4% 22% 5% 3% 4% 989
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 65% 5% 20% 4% 3% 4% 1,641
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 59% 8% 19% 6% 3% 5% 1,189
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 48% 13% 23% 7% 4% 6% 183
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 60% 9% 17% 5% 4% 5% 566
Completed UniversityCompleted University 56% 13% 17% 4% 3% 6% 2,160
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Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?
Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
20082008 85% 13% 1% 0% 4,778
20102010 81% 17% 2% 1% 7,951
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
<1 year<1 year 83% 15% 2% 1% 1,934
1-3 years1-3 years 81% 16% 2% 1% 2,365
4-6 years4-6 years 78% 19% 2% 0% 1,095
7-10 years7-10 years 78% 19% 1% 1% 986
>10 years>10 years 80% 18% 2% 0% 1,518
First language training class
First language training class Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
YesYes 82% 15% 2% 1% 4,980
NoNo 78% 20% 2% 0% 2,639
Age Age Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
<18 years<18 years 77% 18% 0% 5% 22
18-2918-29 78% 18% 2% 1% 1,543
30-4430-44 81% 17% 2% 1% 3,444
45-6445-64 82% 16% 2% 1% 2,445
65 years or older65 years or older 82% 16% 2% 0% 456
Gender Gender Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
FemaleFemale 81% 16% 2% 1% 5,314
MaleMale 79% 18% 2% 1% 2,579
Education Education Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
NoneNone 87% 11% 0% 2% 182
Grade school Grade school 87% 12% 1% 1% 729
Some High School Some High School 84% 14% 1% 1% 1,000
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 85% 13% 2% 0% 1,656
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 78% 19% 2% 1% 1,202
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 75% 22% 2% 1% 178
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 79% 18% 2% 1% 568
Completed UniversityCompleted University 76% 21% 3% 0% 2,178
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Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:
Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
20082008
1st Mention 28% --- --- 42% 2% 11% 3% 5% 2% ---
4,82220082008 2nd Mention 24% --- --- 26% 3% 10% 14% 7% 3% --- 4,82220082008
3rd Mention 16% --- --- 13% 4% 10% 11% 14% 13% ---
4,822
20102010
1st Mention 22% 9% 8% 35% 3% 13% 2% 4% 2% 1%
7,10620102010 2nd Mention 16% 10% 12% 21% 4% 10% 12% 6% 3% 1% 7,10620102010
3rd Mention 12% 6% 12% 17% 3% 8% 10% 8% 9% 6%
7,106
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
<1 year<1 year1st Mention 23% 6% 5% 34% 3% 17% 1% 5% 2% 1%
1,787<1 year<1 year 2nd Mention 22% 8% 9% 23% 4% 13% 6% 7% 3% 1% 1,787<1 year<1 year3rd Mention 14% 4% 10% 17% 3% 12% 7% 11% 11% 4%
1,787
1-3 years1-3 years1st Mention 21% 7% 7% 34% 3% 16% 2% 5% 2% 1%
2,1531-3 years1-3 years 2nd Mention 17% 10% 12% 21% 4% 13% 8% 8% 4% 0% 2,1531-3 years1-3 years3rd Mention 13% 5% 12% 18% 2% 9% 9% 10% 12% 4%
2,153
4-6 years4-6 years1st Mention 20% 10% 10% 34% 2% 13% 2% 3% 4% 1%
9774-6 years4-6 years 2nd Mention 13% 12% 13% 20% 4% 9% 12% 7% 4% 1% 9774-6 years4-6 years3rd Mention 10% 7% 12% 19% 4% 6% 12% 6% 8% 5%
977
7-10 years7-10 years1st Mention 21% 10% 10% 38% 2% 7% 3% 2% 2% 1%
8497-10 years7-10 years 2nd Mention 12% 11% 14% 19% 4% 6% 21% 4% 2% 1% 8497-10 years7-10 years3rd Mention 11% 6% 11% 17% 4% 6% 13% 6% 4% 8%
849
>10 years>10 years1st Mention 25% 13% 10% 35% 3% 5% 5% 2% 1% 2%
1,310>10 years>10 years 2nd Mention 10% 13% 12% 21% 4% 4% 22% 4% 1% 2% 1,310>10 years>10 years3rd Mention 8% 7% 12% 16% 4% 4% 14% 5% 2% 10%
1,310
First language training class
First language training class Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
YesYes1st Mention 23% 8% 7% 36% 3% 13% 2% 4% 2% 1%
4,461YesYes 2nd Mention 17% 10% 11% 22% 4% 11% 11% 6% 3% 1% 4,461YesYes3rd Mention 12% 6% 11% 16% 3% 9% 10% 8% 10% 6%
4,461
NoNo1st Mention 20% 9% 10% 32% 3% 14% 3% 4% 2% 1%
2,392NoNo 2nd Mention 15% 10% 13% 21% 3% 10% 14% 7% 2% 1% 2,392NoNo3rd Mention 10% 6% 13% 20% 3% 7% 10% 8% 7% 6%
2,392
Age Age Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
<18 years<18 years1st Mention 20% 10% 10% 20% 25% 5% 0% 5% 0% 0%
20<18 years<18 years 2nd Mention 10% 20% 20% 20% 5% 15% 5% 0% 0% 5% 20<18 years<18 years3rd Mention 10% 5% 0% 5% 20% 15% 0% 0% 5% 20%
20
18-2918-291st Mention 18% 6% 8% 28% 6% 26% 1% 4% 2% 1%
1,41918-2918-29 2nd Mention 18% 10% 12% 19% 5% 18% 5% 7% 3% 1% 1,41918-2918-293rd Mention 15% 6% 12% 22% 4% 9% 4% 10% 9% 5%
1,419
30-4430-441st Mention 23% 9% 9% 31% 3% 14% 3% 5% 2% 1%
3,10930-4430-44 2nd Mention 17% 10% 13% 22% 4% 10% 9% 7% 2% 1% 3,10930-4430-443rd Mention 12% 6% 12% 19% 4% 10% 10% 9% 8% 3%
3,109
45-6445-641st Mention 27% 11% 8% 37% 1% 6% 2% 3% 1% 1%
2,14645-6445-64 2nd Mention 15% 12% 11% 23% 3% 6% 14% 5% 3% 1% 2,14645-6445-643rd Mention 10% 6% 12% 15% 2% 6% 14% 8% 9% 6%
2,146
65 years or older65 years or older1st Mention 4% 3% 2% 78% 0% 1% 5% 0% 1% 3%
37865 years or older65 years or older 2nd Mention 2% 2% 2% 13% 1% 2% 58% 1% 6% 4% 37865 years or older65 years or older3rd Mention 3% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 13% 3% 8% 28%
378
Gender Gender Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
FemaleFemale1st Mention 20% 8% 8% 37% 3% 13% 3% 4% 2% 1%
4,800FemaleFemale 2nd Mention 16% 9% 11% 20% 4% 10% 15% 6% 3% 1% 4,800FemaleFemale3rd Mention 12% 5% 11% 17% 3% 8% 12% 8% 8% 6%
4,800
MaleMale1st Mention 26% 10% 8% 29% 3% 14% 1% 4% 2% 2%
2,259MaleMale 2nd Mention 15% 12% 14% 24% 3% 10% 7% 7% 2% 1% 2,259MaleMale3rd Mention 10% 7% 12% 17% 4% 9% 7% 10% 10% 5%
2,259
Education Education Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
NoneNone1st Mention 30% 6% 5% 41% 1% 1% 4% 0% 1% 2%
159NoneNone 2nd Mention 13% 8% 6% 18% 7% 3% 30% 3% 4% 0% 159NoneNone3rd Mention 3% 4% 8% 13% 3% 3% 19% 3% 14% 5%
159
Grade school Grade school 1st Mention 24% 9% 5% 45% 4% 2% 4% 1% 4% 0%
625Grade school Grade school 2nd Mention 16% 10% 9% 23% 4% 2% 23% 2% 2% 1% 625Grade school Grade school 3rd Mention 9% 5% 11% 10% 5% 3% 16% 4% 10% 8%
625
Some High School Some High School 1st Mention 23% 9% 8% 38% 8% 5% 2% 1% 3% 1%
862Some High School Some High School 2nd Mention 15% 10% 9% 23% 9% 6% 16% 4% 3% 1% 862Some High School Some High School 3rd Mention 11% 6% 10% 13% 7% 6% 14% 7% 10% 5%
862
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School1st Mention 22% 8% 8% 37% 3% 13% 2% 2% 3% 1%
1,464Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 2nd Mention 18% 10% 12% 22% 4% 10% 12% 4% 3% 1% 1,464Completed High SchoolCompleted High School3rd Mention 12% 6% 12% 18% 4% 7% 10% 7% 11% 4%
1,464
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University
1st Mention 22% 9% 8% 30% 3% 19% 3% 3% 1% 1%1,072Some Community
College or UniversitySome Community
College or University 2nd Mention 16% 10% 14% 22% 3% 13% 8% 7% 3% 1% 1,072Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University
3rd Mention 10% 5% 12% 22% 3% 12% 8% 8% 8% 4%1,072
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate1st Mention 23% 11% 13% 29% 3% 9% 2% 6% 3% 1%
160Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 2nd Mention 11% 9% 14% 21% 4% 13% 9% 8% 5% 3% 160Trade CertificateTrade Certificate3rd Mention 10% 5% 13% 11% 4% 6% 9% 19% 8% 6%
160
Completed Community College
Completed Community College
1st Mention 19% 9% 9% 38% 2% 16% 2% 3% 1% 1%522Completed Community
CollegeCompleted Community
College 2nd Mention 15% 10% 13% 20% 3% 13% 12% 7% 3% 2% 522Completed Community College
Completed Community College
3rd Mention 14% 6% 11% 19% 2% 9% 12% 9% 7% 7%522
Completed UniversityCompleted University1st Mention 21% 8% 9% 30% 1% 17% 2% 8% 1% 2%
2,038Completed UniversityCompleted University 2nd Mention 16% 11% 12% 20% 1% 13% 9% 10% 2% 1% 2,038Completed UniversityCompleted University3rd Mention 13% 6% 12% 20% 1% 9% 7% 10% 6% 7%
2,038
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Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?
Very helpful Somewhat helpfulSomewhat helpful Not helpful at all Responses
20082008 79% 20%20% 1% 4,719
Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?
Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
20102010 61% 33% 6% 1% 7,944
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
<1 year<1 year 67% 27% 5% 1% 1,936
1-3 years1-3 years 63% 32% 5% 0% 2,368
4-6 years4-6 years 55% 38% 7% 0% 1,090
7-10 years7-10 years 52% 41% 6% 1% 983
>10 years>10 years 59% 35% 6% 1% 1,518
First language training class
First language training class Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
YesYes 64% 29% 5% 1% 4,994
NoNo 54% 40% 6% 0% 2,636
Age Age Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
<18 years<18 years 64% 23% 14% 0% 22
18-2918-29 58% 35% 6% 0% 1,547
30-4430-44 62% 32% 5% 0% 3,444
45-6445-64 61% 33% 5% 1% 2,437
65 years or older65 years or older 55% 37% 6% 1% 453
Gender Gender Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
FemaleFemale 61% 33% 5% 0% 5,303
MaleMale 60% 33% 6% 1% 2,581
Education Education Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
NoneNone 63% 27% 9% 2% 185
Grade school Grade school 67% 26% 6% 0% 725
Some High School Some High School 66% 27% 6% 1% 994
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 65% 30% 5% 0% 1,650
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 57% 37% 6% 1% 1,193
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 67% 26% 5% 2% 183
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 60% 35% 5% 0% 567
Completed UniversityCompleted University 54% 40% 5% 0% 2,186
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Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?
Yes No Responses
20082008 64% 36% 4,691
20102010 65% 35% 7,709
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Yes No Responses
<1 year<1 year 87% 13% 1,898
1-3 years1-3 years 69% 31% 2,292
4-6 years4-6 years 50% 50% 1,053
7-10 years7-10 years 50% 50% 958
>10 years>10 years 53% 47% 1,462
Age Age Yes No Responses
<18 years<18 years 90% 10% 21
18-2918-29 72% 28% 1,500
30-4430-44 65% 35% 3,368
45-6445-64 61% 39% 2,356
65 years or older65 years or older 66% 34% 427
Gender Gender Yes No Responses
FemaleFemale 63% 37% 5,135
MaleMale 71% 29% 2,528
Education Education Yes No Responses
NoneNone 70% 30% 163
Grade school Grade school 76% 24% 706
Some High School Some High School 70% 30% 956
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 67% 33% 1,606
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 65% 35% 1,161
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 69% 31% 179
Completed Community CollegeCompleted Community College 63% 37% 554
Completed UniversityCompleted University 60% 40% 2,132
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Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*
LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) Other Responses
20082008 40% 17% 5% 38% 1,397
In 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that apply
Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*
LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
20102010 43% 21% 4% 9% 8% 26% 2,715 2,449
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada LINC** Adult Credit ESL/
FSLLiteracy and Basic
Skills (LBS)ESL/FSL at a
private language school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
<1 year<1 year 39% 18% 3% 8% 4% 33% 239 227
1-3 years1-3 years 42% 22% 3% 11% 5% 29% 710 641
4-6 years4-6 years 53% 19% 3% 7% 7% 21% 553 503
7-10 years7-10 years 50% 21% 4% 9% 11% 19% 514 447
>10 years>10 years 32% 23% 8% 8% 12% 28% 685 619
First language training class
First language training class LINC** Adult Credit ESL/
FSLLiteracy and Basic
Skills (LBS)ESL/FSL at a
private language school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
YesYes --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
NoNo 43% 21% 4% 9% 8% 26% 2,715 2,449
Age Age LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
<18 years<18 years 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 2 2
18-2918-29 36% 20% 2% 12% 9% 31% 416 382
30-4430-44 46% 20% 3% 8% 10% 24% 1,204 1,075
45-6445-64 43% 24% 5% 8% 6% 25% 937 850
65 years or older65 years or older 42% 15% 10% 8% 6% 31% 141 127
Gender Gender LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
FemaleFemale 44% 21% 4% 8% 8% 26% 1,960 1,766
MaleMale 41% 22% 4% 10% 9% 24% 740 669
Education Education LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
NoneNone 40% 19% 12% 10% 0% 21% 43 42
Grade school Grade school 35% 17% 9% 9% 2% 32% 156 149
Some High School Some High School 35% 23% 5% 9% 5% 30% 275 257
Completed High School
Completed High School 42% 23% 5% 6% 4% 29% 537 491
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 46% 25% 4% 7% 9% 20% 420 378
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 40% 17% 6% 8% 19% 12% 53 52
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 51% 20% 3% 8% 7% 23% 211 189
Completed UniversityCompleted University 45% 18% 2% 10% 12% 26% 926 814
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Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*
Yes No Responses
20082008 40% 60% 1,630
20102010 46% 54% 2,448
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Yes No Responses
<1 year<1 year 31% 69% 230
1-3 years1-3 years 39% 61% 666
4-6 years4-6 years 50% 50% 486
7-10 years7-10 years 55% 45% 432
>10 years>10 years 49% 51% 623
First language training class
First language training class Yes No Responses
YesYes --- --- ---
NoNo 46% 54% 2,448
Age Age Yes No Responses
<18 years<18 years 50% 50% 2
18-2918-29 41% 59% 386
30-4430-44 48% 52% 1,078
45-6445-64 46% 54% 848
65 years or older65 years or older 46% 54% 123
Gender Gender Yes No Responses
FemaleFemale 45% 55% 1,758
MaleMale 47% 53% 675
Education Education Yes No Responses
NoneNone 46% 54% 37
Grade school Grade school 53% 47% 154
Some High School Some High School 50% 50% 253
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 50% 50% 484
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 48% 52% 382
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 48% 52% 52
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 48% 52% 196
Completed UniversityCompleted University 40% 60% 816
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Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*
Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
20082008 32% 7% 8% 18% 8% 8% 2% 9% 20% 3% 5% 14% 845 626
20102010 35% 6% 5% 18% 8% 8% 3% 7% 22% 2% 4% 9% 1,387 1,095
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada Got a job Looking
for a jobSick or
hurt MovedTook other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
<1 year<1 year 12% 1% 1% 38% 23% 3% 4% 12% 19% 3% 6% 3% 86 69
1-3 years1-3 years 26% 6% 4% 22% 11% 6% 4% 9% 14% 4% 6% 10% 311 251
4-6 years4-6 years 41% 5% 5% 19% 8% 10% 3% 5% 25% 1% 5% 7% 316 239
7-10 years7-10 years 37% 6% 6% 16% 6% 12% 3% 6% 23% 2% 2% 8% 296 232
>10 years>10 years 43% 5% 5% 10% 4% 6% 3% 5% 25% 1% 4% 13% 369 297
First language training class
First language training class Got a job Looking
for a jobSick or
hurt MovedTook other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
YesYes --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
NoNo 35% 6% 5% 18% 8% 8% 3% 7% 22% 2% 4% 9% 1,387 1,095
Age Age Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
<18 years<18 years 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1 1
18-2918-29 31% 4% 4% 19% 10% 5% 2% 10% 22% 3% 8% 6% 193 157
30-4430-44 36% 5% 3% 17% 9% 13% 3% 7% 20% 2% 4% 11% 653 500
45-6445-64 39% 7% 6% 17% 7% 4% 3% 5% 23% 2% 4% 8% 467 376
65 years or older65 years or older 16% 0% 13% 29% 4% 0% 9% 4% 27% 4% 5% 13% 68 56
Gender Gender Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
FemaleFemale 31% 5% 5% 19% 8% 11% 3% 7% 23% 2% 4% 9% 984 781
MaleMale 46% 8% 3% 16% 8% 2% 3% 6% 19% 2% 7% 9% 395 306
Education Education Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
NoneNone 35% 6% 6% 41% 12% 12% 6% 6% 6% 0% 0% 6% 23 17
Grade school Grade school 29% 8% 5% 18% 4% 0% 1% 8% 23% 4% 1% 14% 90 79
Some High School
Some High School 48% 6% 3% 19% 3% 5% 1% 3% 19% 1% 3% 7% 147 124
Completed High School
Completed High School 36% 3% 3% 18% 5% 11% 3% 4% 22% 3% 5% 10% 290 235
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University
37% 8% 5% 17% 12% 8% 3% 5% 17% 2% 5% 13% 238 179
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 25% 4% 4% 0% 17% 13% 4% 4% 21% 4% 8% 13% 28 24
Completed Community
College
Completed Community
College36% 8% 11% 16% 7% 8% 1% 9% 22% 3% 1% 3% 114 92
Completed UniversityCompleted University 30% 4% 4% 19% 11% 8% 4% 10% 25% 2% 6% 9% 419 316
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Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?
No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
20082008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
20102010 78% 6% 7% 1% 3% 1% 6% 7,343 7,219
**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada
No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
<1 year<1 year 81% 6% 5% 1% 2% 1% 5% 1,848 1,822
1-3 years1-3 years 78% 6% 8% 1% 2% 1% 6% 2,221 2,184
4-6 years4-6 years 75% 7% 8% 1% 3% 1% 7% 990 971
7-10 years7-10 years 76% 5% 7% 2% 4% 2% 6% 890 873
>10 years>10 years 78% 4% 7% 2% 3% 2% 5% 1,352 1,329
First language training class
First language training class
No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
YesYes 81% 5% 7% 1% 3% 1% 4% 4,762 4,682
NoNo 73% 7% 7% 1% 2% 2% 9% 2,345 2,309
Age Age No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
<18 years<18 years 85% 5% 5% 0% 0% 0% 5% 20 20
18-2918-29 78% 6% 6% 1% 3% 2% 6% 1,442 1,415
30-4430-44 78% 6% 7% 1% 3% 1% 6% 3,208 3,156
45-6445-64 76% 6% 9% 2% 2% 1% 6% 2,231 2,194
65 years or older65 years or older 84% 4% 6% 2% 2% 1% 4% 407 400
Gender Gender No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
FemaleFemale 78% 6% 7% 1% 2% 1% 6% 4,860 4,783
MaleMale 78% 5% 7% 1% 3% 1% 5% 2,433 2,387
EducationEducation No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
NoneNone 84% 3% 6% 5% 2% 0% 4% 159 153
Grade school Grade school 79% 4% 7% 2% 4% 1% 5% 652 647
Some High School
Some High School 79% 5% 8% 3% 3% 1% 4% 933 915
Completed High School
Completed High School 77% 7% 8% 2% 3% 1% 5% 1,557 1,530
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University
77% 5% 8% 1% 2% 2% 5% 1,101 1,083
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 78% 6% 8% 0% 2% 2% 3% 161 161
Completed Community
College
Completed Community
College75% 7% 7% 1% 3% 1% 8% 519 513
Completed UniversityCompleted University 78% 6% 5% 0% 2% 2% 8% 2,021 1,985
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Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?
Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
20082008 53% 21% 4% 23% 4,472
20102010 46% 21% 5% 28% 7,404
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
<1 year<1 year 54% 22% 4% 20% 1,850
1-3 years1-3 years 48% 22% 5% 26% 2,223
4-6 years4-6 years 46% 19% 5% 30% 1,018
7-10 years7-10 years 42% 21% 4% 32% 912
>10 years>10 years 35% 19% 5% 41% 1,360
First language training class
First language training class Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
YesYes 48% 21% 5% 26% 4,670
NoNo 43% 20% 5% 32% 2,459
Age Age Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
<18 years<18 years 43% 30% 0% 26% 23
18-2918-29 48% 17% 5% 30% 1,450
30-4430-44 46% 18% 5% 31% 3,207
45-6445-64 45% 24% 4% 27% 2,267
65 years or older65 years or older 43% 38% 5% 14% 421
Gender Gender Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
FemaleFemale 49% 19% 4% 28% 4,951
MaleMale 40% 25% 5% 30% 2,401
Education Education Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
NoneNone 43% 11% 26% 21% 160
Grade school Grade school 41% 16% 11% 32% 675
Some High School Some High School 42% 17% 6% 35% 928
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 46% 19% 4% 31% 1,568
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 44% 23% 3% 31% 1,120
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 42% 22% 2% 34% 161
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 47% 22% 4% 28% 535
Completed UniversityCompleted University 52% 24% 3% 21% 2,033
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Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?
Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
20082008 66% 18% 3% 12% 4,518
20102010 62% 18% 4% 16% 7,481
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
<1 year<1 year 67% 19% 3% 11% 1,872
1-3 years1-3 years 64% 20% 3% 13% 2,242
4-6 years4-6 years 63% 17% 4% 17% 1,026
7-10 years7-10 years 59% 17% 6% 17% 923
>10 years>10 years 54% 18% 5% 24% 1,380
First language training class
First language training class Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
YesYes 64% 19% 4% 14% 4,706
NoNo 59% 19% 3% 19% 2,491
Age Age Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
<18 years<18 years 65% 22% 9% 4% 23
18-2918-29 65% 13% 4% 19% 1,468
30-4430-44 63% 17% 4% 16% 3,231
45-6445-64 60% 22% 3% 15% 2,294
65 years or older65 years or older 58% 31% 4% 7% 427
Gender Gender Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
FemaleFemale 64% 17% 4% 15% 4,990
MaleMale 58% 21% 4% 17% 2,434
Education Education Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
NoneNone 62% 12% 13% 12% 165
Grade school Grade school 60% 14% 9% 17% 686
Some High School Some High School 59% 17% 5% 19% 936
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 64% 16% 3% 17% 1,572
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 60% 21% 3% 17% 1,122
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 56% 22% 3% 19% 172
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 63% 20% 3% 14% 546
Completed UniversityCompleted University 65% 21% 2% 12% 2,057
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Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:
Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
2008
1st Mention 42% 32% 4% 5% 3% 2% 1% 3%
4,8222008 2nd Mention 18% 23% 17% 11% 8% 3% 4% 7% 4,8222008
3rd Mention 9% 9% 16% 19% 10% 6% 7% 14%
4,822
2010
1st Mention 42% 35% 5% 7% 4% 2% 1% 3%
7,1652010 2nd Mention 19% 25% 19% 13% 8% 4% 3% 7% 7,1652010
3rd Mention 11% 10% 19% 22% 10% 7% 6% 13%
7,165
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
<1 year1st Mention 46% 35% 3% 5% 3% 2% 1% 4%
1,800<1 year 2nd Mention 19% 27% 17% 13% 7% 4% 4% 7% 1,800<1 year3rd Mention 10% 10% 20% 21% 10% 7% 6% 13%
1,800
1-3 years1st Mention 41% 35% 6% 8% 4% 1% 1% 3%
2,1781-3 years 2nd Mention 21% 23% 18% 13% 9% 4% 3% 8% 2,1781-3 years3rd Mention 12% 10% 17% 21% 11% 8% 6% 13%
2,178
4-6 years1st Mention 42% 33% 6% 6% 5% 2% 2% 3%
9864-6 years 2nd Mention 16% 25% 22% 11% 9% 5% 4% 7% 9864-6 years3rd Mention 12% 10% 18% 22% 11% 7% 5% 13%
986
7-10 years1st Mention 40% 35% 6% 8% 2% 2% 1% 3%
8707-10 years 2nd Mention 17% 26% 20% 13% 9% 3% 4% 6% 8707-10 years3rd Mention 10% 10% 18% 20% 10% 7% 6% 13%
870
>10 years1st Mention 38% 37% 7% 9% 3% 2% 1% 3%
1,303>10 years 2nd Mention 17% 27% 22% 14% 6% 5% 3% 5% 1,303>10 years3rd Mention 10% 10% 21% 23% 7% 7% 5% 13%
1,303
First language training class Conversation Listening to
teacher Reading WritingListening to
CD's, Cassettes or Radio
Computer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
Yes1st Mention 43% 36% 5% 6% 3% 2% 1% 3%
4,503Yes 2nd Mention 18% 26% 19% 13% 8% 4% 3% 7% 4,503Yes3rd Mention 11% 10% 19% 22% 10% 7% 5% 13%
4,503
No1st Mention 40% 34% 6% 8% 4% 2% 2% 3%
2,411No 2nd Mention 19% 25% 19% 12% 8% 4% 3% 7% 2,411No3rd Mention 11% 10% 17% 22% 11% 7% 7% 13%
2,411
Age Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
<18 years1st Mention 27% 36% 5% 9% 5% 0% 0% 14%
22<18 years 2nd Mention 23% 9% 32% 18% 0% 5% 0% 5% 22<18 years3rd Mention 14% 18% 18% 14% 18% 9% 0% 5%
22
18-291st Mention 41% 30% 8% 9% 4% 2% 2% 5%
1,42718-29 2nd Mention 18% 23% 18% 16% 8% 4% 4% 8% 1,42718-293rd Mention 11% 11% 18% 21% 9% 7% 8% 14%
1,427
30-441st Mention 41% 35% 5% 8% 4% 2% 1% 3%
3,12730-44 2nd Mention 19% 24% 19% 13% 8% 4% 3% 8% 3,12730-443rd Mention 12% 11% 19% 22% 10% 7% 5% 12%
3,127
45-641st Mention 42% 39% 5% 5% 3% 2% 1% 3%
2,16745-64 2nd Mention 19% 27% 20% 12% 8% 4% 3% 5% 2,16745-643rd Mention 11% 9% 19% 22% 10% 8% 5% 14%
2,167
65 years or older1st Mention 47% 40% 3% 2% 4% 1% 0% 1%
38965 years or older 2nd Mention 21% 34% 20% 5% 8% 3% 3% 3% 38965 years or older3rd Mention 6% 6% 21% 20% 13% 6% 6% 15%
389
Gender Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
Female1st Mention 41% 36% 6% 7% 4% 1% 1% 3%
4,832Female 2nd Mention 19% 25% 19% 13% 8% 4% 3% 6% 4,832Female3rd Mention 11% 10% 19% 22% 10% 7% 6% 13%
4,832
Male1st Mention 43% 33% 5% 7% 3% 2% 1% 4%
2,284Male 2nd Mention 17% 25% 19% 13% 7% 4% 4% 8% 2,284Male3rd Mention 11% 10% 18% 21% 9% 7% 6% 14%
2,284
Education Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
None1st Mention 27% 47% 10% 3% 5% 1% 1% 2%
154None 2nd Mention 16% 27% 24% 12% 5% 1% 4% 5% 154None3rd Mention 14% 6% 16% 18% 10% 8% 5% 11%
154
Grade school 1st Mention 35% 47% 8% 5% 1% 2% 0% 2%
638Grade school 2nd Mention 16% 26% 24% 15% 3% 3% 3% 7% 638Grade school 3rd Mention 7% 7% 21% 25% 7% 8% 5% 12%
638
Some High School 1st Mention 39% 38% 5% 8% 3% 2% 1% 3%
863Some High School 2nd Mention 18% 30% 22% 12% 4% 3% 3% 4% 863Some High School 3rd Mention 10% 7% 21% 24% 9% 8% 5% 12%
863
Completed High School1st Mention 42% 36% 5% 8% 4% 1% 1% 2%
1,474Completed High School 2nd Mention 19% 27% 22% 12% 6% 4% 3% 5% 1,474Completed High School3rd Mention 10% 10% 19% 22% 10% 7% 5% 14%
1,474
Some Community College or University
1st Mention 44% 32% 5% 8% 4% 1% 2% 3%1,081Some Community College
or University 2nd Mention 20% 25% 17% 13% 10% 4% 3% 7% 1,081Some Community College or University
3rd Mention 11% 11% 17% 20% 10% 8% 6% 15%1,081
Trade Certificate1st Mention 36% 36% 4% 8% 4% 3% 1% 7%
162Trade Certificate 2nd Mention 18% 22% 19% 15% 7% 9% 2% 6% 162Trade Certificate3rd Mention 13% 11% 15% 29% 9% 5% 4% 12%
162
Completed Community College
1st Mention 40% 34% 6% 8% 3% 2% 1% 4%525Completed Community
College 2nd Mention 20% 24% 19% 14% 7% 5% 4% 6% 525Completed Community College
3rd Mention 13% 10% 19% 18% 13% 6% 8% 11%525
Completed University1st Mention 45% 31% 4% 7% 4% 2% 2% 4%
2,059Completed University 2nd Mention 19% 23% 16% 12% 12% 4% 4% 9% 2,059Completed University3rd Mention 12% 12% 17% 20% 10% 7% 6% 13%
2,059
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Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?
Yes No Don't know Responses
20082008 84% 7% 9% 4,742
20102010 78% 10% 12% 7,673
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada Yes No Don't know Responses
<1 year<1 year 78% 11% 11% 1,900
1-3 years1-3 years 78% 10% 11% 2,282
4-6 years4-6 years 78% 10% 12% 1,047
7-10 years7-10 years 76% 10% 13% 943
>10 years>10 years 79% 10% 12% 1,459
First language training class
First language training class Yes No Don't know Responses
YesYes 79% 10% 11% 4,811
NoNo 77% 10% 13% 2,556
Age Age Yes No Don't know Responses
<18 years<18 years 74% 9% 17% 23
18-2918-29 73% 11% 16% 1,513
30-4430-44 79% 9% 12% 3,337
45-6445-64 80% 9% 10% 2,341
65 years or older65 years or older 73% 18% 9% 419
Gender Gender Yes No Don't know Responses
FemaleFemale 78% 10% 12% 5,099
MaleMale 78% 10% 12% 2,520
Education Education Yes No Don't know Responses
NoneNone 72% 13% 14% 167
Grade school Grade school 79% 12% 9% 691
Some High School Some High School 80% 9% 11% 948
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 78% 10% 12% 1,602
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 77% 10% 12% 1,162
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 78% 8% 14% 171
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 77% 8% 15% 556
Completed UniversityCompleted University 78% 11% 12% 2,132
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Q.26 Suggestions to improve this course - Coded Responses* (2008)
Q.26 Suggestions to improve this course - Coded Responses* (2008)
Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL/FSL Class? (2010)
Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL/FSL Class? (2010)
Q.26 Suggestions to improve this course - Coded Responses* (2008)
Q.26 Suggestions to improve this course - Coded Responses* (2008)
Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL/FSL Class? (2010)
Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL/FSL Class? (2010)
More In-Class Conversation 17% More in-class conversation/pronunciation 42%
More Classroom Activities 16% More conversations with people fluent in English/French 42%
Smaller Classes/Don't Combine Levels 14% More grammar/vocabulary 31%
More Classroom Resources 13% Smaller classes 21%
None/Satisfied 12% Don't combine levels 19%
Use More Variety in Teaching Methods 11% More classroom activities 18%
Other 11% No suggestions/satisfied with this class 17%
Longer Classes/More Classes 9% More homework/practical work/evaluation 17%
More Homework/Practical/Evaluation 8% Use more variety in teaching methods 16%
More Grammar/Vocabulary/Pronunciation 7% More classroom resources 13%
More Conversations with People Fluent in English/French 3% More class locations 13%
More ESL Class Locations 2% Longer classes/more classes 9%
Larger Classes/Combine Levels 1% Other 5%
More Conversational English/French 1% Responses 20,859
Physical Improvements to Learning Space 1% Cases 7,925
Daycare 1%
Transportation 1%
More Levels of ESL 1%
More Canadian Content 1%
Speak Slower 0%
Responses 3,985
Cases 3,064
*Suggestions that were provided were coded into the categories
above and then tabulated to produce frequencies
*Suggestions that were provided were coded into the categories
above and then tabulated to produce frequencies
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Appendix 2
Toronto Catholic District School Board Data
(Short version)
The data in Appendix 2 is a compilation of responses from learners in your school board
who participated in the 2010 survey. It is provided in a comparative chart format with
the 2008 data.
Questions 1-9 provide a general overview of learner demographics.
Questions 10-25 provide a summary of learner responses about their course, their
reasons for attending and their needs for language training. See Appendix 4 for a
detailed breakdown of responses in your region based upon their length of time in
Canada, first language class attended, age, gender and highest level of education
attained.
Several questions, such as question 20, allowed learners to select all responses that
should be applied to them. Therefore, we have included a responses column that
identifies the total number of responses received followed by a case column. The case
column identifies the actual number of learners that responded to this question.
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Q.1 GenderQ.1 GenderQ.1 Gender
2008 2010
Female 71% 67%
Male 29% 33%
Responses 387 494
Q.2 AgeQ.2 AgeQ.2 Age
2008 2010
Less than 18 years of age 0% 0%
18-29 years of age 15% 15%
30-44 years of age 39% 45%
45-64 years of age 34% 33%
65 years of age or older 13% 7%
Responses 385 495
Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?
2008 2010
Less than 1 year 19% 22%
1-3 years 31% 25%
4-6 years 13% 17%
7-10 years 12% 15%
More than 10 years 25% 21%
Responses 385 496
Q.4 Current StatusQ.4 Current StatusQ.4 Current Status
2008 2010
Refugee Claimant 23% 18%
Convention Refugee 1% 2%
Permanent Resident 39% 43%
Canadian Citizen 37% 36%
Live-in caregiver on a work permit --- 0%
Responses 387 492
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Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2008Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2008
China 47%
Mexico 8%
Colombia 7%
Vietnam 4%
Sri Lanka 4%
Iran 2%
India 2%
Ukraine 2%
Portugal 2%
Russia 2%
Responses 388
Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2010Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2010
China 39%
Sri Lanka 12%
Iraq 6%
Mexico 4%
Vietnam 3%
Colombia 2%
India 2%
Korea 2%
Russia 2%
Ukraine 2%
Hungary 2%
Other 8%
Responses 496
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Q.7 Highest Level of EducationQ.7 Highest Level of EducationQ.7 Highest Level of Education
2008 2010
None 2% 2%
Grade school 21% 14%
Some High School 17% 18%
Completed High School 18% 23%
Some Community College or University 9% 12%
Trade Certificate 2% 1%
Completed Community College 8% 9%
Completed University 23% 21%
Responses 379 492
Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2010Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2010
Chinese 40%
Tamil 12%
Spanish 10%
Arabic 6%
Russian 4%
Korean 2%
Persian 2%
Portuguese 2%
Vietnamese 2%
Hungarian 2%
Other 5%
Responses 493
Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2008
Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2008
Chinese 52%
Spanish 18%
Tamil 4%
Persian 3%
Portuguese 3%
Russian 3%
Vietnamese 2%
Ukrainian 1%
Polish 1%
Romanian 1%
Turkish 1%
Responses 388
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Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2008*Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2008*
Business, Finance and Administration 21%
Social Science, Education, Government and Religion 13%
Housewife/Homemaker 13%
Sales and Service 11%
Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities 8%
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators 6%
Student 5%
Other/Unknown 5%
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related 4%
Management 3%
Health 3%
Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport 3%
No Job/Not Working 3%
Unique to Primary Industry 2%
Self Employed, Own/Family Business 2%
Retired 0%
Responses 388
Cases 382
Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2010Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2010
Stay-at-home parent 10%
Business, Finance, Insurance 8%
Student 8%
Education, Training, and Library 7%
Office and Administrative Support 7%
Not working 7%
Self-employed (Own business) 7%
Sales 6%
Healthcare 5%
Architecture and Engineering 3%
Hospitality/Tourism 3%
Management 3%
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2%
Transportation and Warehousing 2%
Retired 2%
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 1%
Computer and Technical Services 1%
Construction 1%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1%
Law/Legal 1%
Life, Physical, and Social Sciences 1%
Personal Care and Service 1%
Community, Social, or Religious Services 0%
Mining, Oil and Gas 0%
Other 10%
Responses 483
*Responses were categorized according to major NOC
Occupational Descriptions
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Q.9 Current Employment StatusQ.9 Current Employment StatusQ.9 Current Employment Status
2008 2010
Working Full-time 22% 21%
Working Part-time 8% 8%
Not working, looking for a job 22% 34%
Not working, not looking for a job 19% 19%
Stay-at-home parent 9% 9%
Social Assistance Recipient (Ontario Works) 24% 17%
In an Employment Ontario program --- 2%
In other government programs 3% 1%
In other programs --- 5%
Responses 686 570
Cases 388 491
Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)
Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
2008 67% 45% 22% 23% 611 387
2010 46% 26% 37% 18% 631 496
Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?
Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
2008 19% 14% 30% 37% 381
2010 18% 32% 23% 26% 491
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Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?
Yes No Responses
2008 98% 2% 386
2010 97% 3% 485
Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?
Friend or family told
meInternet
Settlement or Social
Services Agency
School Board or College
Library Other Responses
2008 69% 2% 17% 1% 4% 7% 378
2010 67% 5% 15% 3% 5% 5% 494
Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?
Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
2008 94% 6% 0% 0% 386
2010 84% 15% 1% 0% 496
Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:
Get a job
Improve your
language for the job you are in now
Get a different or better
job
Improve your
English/French for daily life
Prepare for
studying at high school
Prepare for
studying at a
university or college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get
certified in a trade/
profession
Prepare for citizenship
test
Other reason Responses
2008
1st Mention 31% --- --- 46% 0% 6% 4% 6% 2% ---
3882008 2nd Mention 26% --- --- 27% 3% 6% 22% 5% 5% --- 3882008
3rd Mention 16% --- --- 13% 6% 10% 15% 10% 15% ---
388
2010
1st Mention 22% 8% 6% 38% 2% 10% 2% 4% 6% 1%
4692010 2nd Mention 17% 13% 13% 20% 2% 8% 16% 6% 3% 1% 4692010
3rd Mention 11% 9% 9% 19% 3% 6% 13% 8% 9% 7%
469
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Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for achieving your goals?
Very helpful Somewhat helpfulSomewhat helpful Not helpful at all Responses
20082008 85% 15%15% 0% 387
Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?
Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
20102010 65% 30% 4% 1% 493
Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?
Yes No Responses
2008 45% 55% 387
2010 55% 45% 480
Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*
LINC**Adult
Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic
Skills (LBS)Other Responses
20082008 41% 11% 4% 43% 176
In 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that apply
Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*
LINC**Adult
Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic
Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a
Second Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
20102010 53% 16% 1% 6% 1% 34% 228 204
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
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Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*
Yes No Responses
2008 44% 56% 206
2010 49% 51% 210
Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*
Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other
courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
course
Personal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
2008 42% 8% 3% 14% 6% 9% 0% 3% 23% 2% 3% 14% 112 88
2010 46% 5% 4% 12% 7% 3% 2% 5% 18% 2% 2% 14% 120 100
Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?
No other classes LINC**
Adult Credit
ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic
Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a
Second Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
2008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
2010 82% 6% 4% 1% 0% 0% 8% 469 466
**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?
Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
2008 55% 28% 3% 13% 380
2010 51% 24% 3% 22% 463
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question.
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question.
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Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:
Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's,
Cassettes or Radio
Computer Video (TV)
Group Work Responses
2008
1st Mention 45% 41% 3% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1%
3882008 2nd Mention 23% 22% 19% 7% 9% 3% 4% 10% 3882008
3rd Mention 10% 7% 18% 18% 13% 5% 8% 16%
388
2010
1st Mention 39% 44% 3% 5% 3% 1% 1% 2%
4652010 2nd Mention 19% 27% 23% 8% 9% 3% 3% 8% 4652010
3rd Mention 12% 9% 17% 21% 12% 7% 7% 15%
465
Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?
Yes No Don't know Responses
2008 85% 9% 6% 385
2010 87% 7% 6% 479
Q.23 Which area of English/French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English/French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English/French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English/French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English/French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English/French is the most important for you to learn?
Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
2008 66% 25% 1% 8% 383
2010 66% 18% 3% 14% 481
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Q.26 Suggestions to improve this course - Coded Responses* (2008)
Q.26 Suggestions to improve this course - Coded Responses* (2008)
More In-Class Conversation 24%
None/Satisfied 21%
More Classroom Activities 18%
More Classroom Resources 14%
Other 11%
Use More Variety in Teaching Methods 10%
Smaller Classes/Don't Combine Levels 9%
Longer Classes/More Classes 9%
More Grammar/Vocabulary/Pronounciation 5%
More Conversational English/French 3%
More Homework/Practical/Evaluation 3%
Daycare 2%
Speak Slower 1%
More Conversations with People Fluent in English/French 1%
More ESL Class Locations 1%
Larger Classes/Combine Levels 0%
Physical Improvements to Learning Space 0%
Transportation 0%
More Levels of ESL 0%
More Canadian Content 0%
Responses 389
Cases 292
Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL/FSL Class? (2010)
Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL/FSL Class? (2010)
More conversations with people fluent in English/French 44%
More in-class conversation/pronunciation 41%
More grammar/vocabulary 33%
More classroom activities 23%
Smaller classes 23%
More classroom resources 23%
More class locations 23%
Don't combine levels 21%
Use more variety in teaching methods 21%
No suggestions/satisfied with this class 17%
More homework/practical work/evaluation 15%
Longer classes/more classes 14%
Other 3%
Responses 1,476
Cases 490
*Suggestions that were provided were coded into the categories above
and then tabulated to produce frequencies
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Appendix 3
Ontario / TCDSB Data Comparison Charts
The charts in this section compare responses from all participating learners in Ontario
with learners from your school board to each of the 26 survey questions.
Several charts, such as Question 5 – In what country were you born, include the ‘top
ten’ overall provincial responses. These responses may not match the top responses
from your board’s learners. This is normal because individual school board responses
can vary significantly from overall provincial responses. Please refer to Appendix 4 for a
detailed breakdown of school boards in your region.
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Q.1 Gender
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.2 What is your age?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
< 18 18-29 30-44 45-64 > 65
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
< 1 year 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-10 years > 10 years
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.4 What is your current status?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
RefugeeClaimant
ConventionRefugee
PermanentResident
CanadianCitizen
Live-in caregiveron a work
permitOntario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.5 In what country were you born?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
China
Colom
biaIra
n
Afgha
nista
n
Korea
Mex
ico
Vietna
mInd
iaIra
q
Russia
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.6 What was the first language you learned to speak?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Spanish
Chines
e
Arabic
Persia
n
Korea
n
Russia
nTa
mil
Vietna
mes
e
Creole
Polish
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.7 What is your highest level of education?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
None
Grade s
choo
l
Some H
igh S
choo
l
Complet
ed H
igh S
choo
l
Some C
omm
unity
Coll
ege o
r Univ
ersit
y
Trade C
ertifi
cate
Complet
ed C
omm
unity
Coll
ege
Complet
ed U
niver
sity
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.8 What was your usual occupation before moving to Canada?
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
Studen
t
Busine
ss, F
inanc
e, Ins
uran
ce
Educat
ion, T
raini
ng, a
nd L
ibrary
Not w
orkin
g
Health
care
Stay-
at-h
ome p
aren
t
Office a
nd A
dmini
strat
ive S
uppor
t
Sales
Self-e
mploy
ed (O
wn bus
iness
)
Archit
ectu
re an
d Eng
ineer
ing
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.9 What are you doing now?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Wor
king
Full-
time
Wor
king
Part-t
ime
Not w
orkin
g, lo
oking
for a
job
Not w
orkin
g, n
ot lo
oking
for a
job
Stay-
at-h
ome p
aren
t
Social
Ass
istan
ce R
ecipien
t (Ont
ario
Wor
ks)
In an
Em
ploym
ent O
ntar
io pro
gram
In ot
her g
over
nmen
t pro
gram
s
In ot
her p
rogr
ams
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.10 When are you attending class?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
< 5 5-10 11-20 > 20
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q. 12 Is this your preferred time?
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
Yes No
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Friend orfamily told me
Internet Settlement orSocial
ServicesAgency
School Boardor College
Library Other
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Good Fair Poor Very Poor
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.15 What is your most important reason for taking this class?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Get a
job
Impro
ve la
ngua
ge fo
r cur
rent
job
Get a
differe
nt o
r bet
ter j
ob
Impro
ve e
nglis
h/fre
nch
for d
aily l
ife
Prepar
e for
stud
ying
at h
igh sc
hool
Prepar
e for
stud
ying
at u
niver
sity/
colle
ge
Talk
with yo
ur ch
ildre
n or
gra
ndch
ildre
n
Pass a
test
to g
et ce
rtifie
d
Prepar
e for
citiz
ensh
ip test
Other
reas
on
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.16 How helpful do you think this language training will be for achieving your goals?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Yes No
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
LINC
Adult C
redit E
SL/FS
L
Liter
acy a
nd B
asic
Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FS
L at
a priv
ate l
angu
age s
choo
l
Fren
ch/E
nglis
h as
a Sec
ond L
angu
age
Other
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL course that you did not finish?
42%
44%
46%
48%
50%
52%
54%
56%
Yes No
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.20 Why did you not finish the course?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Got a
job
Look
ing fo
r a jo
b
Sick o
r hur
t
Mov
ed
Took
oth
er co
urse
s/ tr
aining
No ch
ild ca
re
No tra
nspor
tatio
n
Not h
appy w
ith co
urse
Perso
nal re
ason
s
Lear
ned ev
eryth
ing I n
eeded
Finan
cial re
ason
sTim
e
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
No ot
her c
lasse
sLIN
C
Adult C
redit E
SL/FS
L
Liter
acy a
nd B
asic
Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FS
L at
a priv
ate l
angu
age s
choo
l
Fren
ch/E
nglis
h as
a Sec
ond L
angu
age (
FSL/
ESL)
Other
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.22 Which area of English is the hardest for you?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Speaking Listening Reading Writing
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.23 Which area of English is the most important for you to learn?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Speaking Listening Reading Writing
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.24 What is your favourite way of learning English?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Conve
rsat
ion
Liste
ning
to te
ache
r
Reading
Writ
ing
Liste
ning
to C
D's, C
asse
ttes o
r Rad
io
Comput
er
Video (T
V)
Group
Wor
k
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
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Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL classes?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Yes No Don't know
Ontario Toronto Catholic DSB
Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL class?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Mor
e in-
class
conv
ersa
tion/
pronu
nciat
ion
Mor
e con
vers
ation
s with
peo
ple flu
ent in
En/
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Appendix 4
Toronto Catholic District School BoardDETAILED BREAKDOWN
This appendix provides a detailed comparative summary of learner data for your school board, based
on the 2008 and 2010 surveys.
Please note that the data for questions 1-9 (see Appendix 2) provides an overview of learner
demographics and therefore has not been included in this section.
Questions 10-25 provide both learner responses and a detailed breakdown of their responses based
upon the length of time in Canada, first language class, age, gender, and highest level of education
attained, using 2010 data only.
Several questions, such as question 20, allowed learners to select all responses that applied to
them. Therefore, we have included a responses column that identifies the total number of responses
received followed by a case column. The case column identifies the number of learners that
responded to this question.
A listing of all school boards that participated in the 2010 survey can be found on page 6 of the report.
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Q.1 GenderQ.1 GenderQ.1 Gender
2008 2010
Female 71% 67%
Male 29% 33%
Responses 387 494
Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?Q.3 How long have you been living in Canada?
2008 2010
Less than 1 year 19% 22%
1-3 years 31% 25%
4-6 years 13% 17%
7-10 years 12% 15%
More than 10 years 25% 21%
Responses 385 496
Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2008Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2008
China 47%
Mexico 8%
Colombia 7%
Vietnam 4%
Sri Lanka 4%
Iran 2%
India 2%
Ukraine 2%
Portugal 2%
Russia 2%
Responses 388
Q.2 AgeQ.2 AgeQ.2 Age
2008 2010
Less than 18 years of age 0% 0%
18-29 years of age 15% 15%
30-44 years of age 39% 45%
45-64 years of age 34% 33%
65 years of age or older 13% 7%
Responses 385 495
Q.4 Current StatusQ.4 Current StatusQ.4 Current Status
2008 2010
Refugee Claimant 23% 18%
Convention Refugee 1% 2%
Permanent Resident 39% 43%
Canadian Citizen 37% 36%
Live-in caregiver on a work permit --- 0%
Responses 387 492
Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2010Q.5 Country of Birth (Top 10) 2010
China 39%
Sri Lanka 12%
Iraq 6%
Mexico 4%
Vietnam 3%
Colombia 2%
India 2%
Korea 2%
Russia 2%
Ukraine 2%
Hungary 2%
Other 8%
Responses 496
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Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2008
Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2008
Chinese 52%
Spanish 18%
Tamil 4%
Persian 3%
Portuguese 3%
Russian 3%
Vietnamese 2%
Ukrainian 1%
Polish 1%
Romanian 1%
Turkish 1%
Responses 388
Q.7 Highest Level of EducationQ.7 Highest Level of EducationQ.7 Highest Level of Education
2008 2010
None 2% 2%
Grade school 21% 14%
Some High School 17% 18%
Completed High School 18% 23%
Some Community College or University 9% 12%
Trade Certificate 2% 1%
Completed Community College 8% 9%
Completed University 23% 21%
Responses 379 492
Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2010Q.6 First Language Learned (Top 10) 2010
Chinese 40%
Tamil 12%
Spanish 10%
Arabic 6%
Russian 4%
Korean 2%
Persian 2%
Portuguese 2%
Vietnamese 2%
Hungarian 2%
Bulgarian 1%
Filipino 1%
Gujarati 1%
Polish 1%
Punjabi 1%
Turkish 1%
Ukrainian 1%
Urdu 1%
Assyrian 1%
Bengali 1%
Other 5%
Responses 493
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Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2008*Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2008*
Business, Finance and Administration 21%
Social Science, Education, Government and Religion 13%
Housewife/Homemaker 13%
Sales and Service 11%
Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities 8%
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators 6%
Student 5%
Other/Unknown 5%
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related 4%
Management 3%
Health 3%
Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport 3%
No Job/Not Working 3%
Unique to Primary Industry 2%
Self Employed, Own/Family Business 2%
Retired 0%
Responses 388
Cases 382
Q.9 Current Employment StatusQ.9 Current Employment StatusQ.9 Current Employment Status
2008 2010
Working Full-time 17% 19%
Working Part-time 9% 14%
Not working, looking for a job 23% 30%
Not working, not looking for a job 8% 14%
Stay-at-home parent 12% 9%
Social Assistance Recipient (Ontario Works) 5% 9%
In an Employment Ontario program --- 3%
In other government programs 2% 3%
In other programs --- 5%
Responses 161 221
Cases 110 208
Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2010Q.8 Usual Job Before Moving to Canada 2010
Stay-at-home parent 10%
Business, Finance, Insurance 8%
Student 8%
Education, Training, and Library 7%
Office and Administrative Support 7%
Not working 7%
Self-employed (Own business) 7%
Sales 6%
Healthcare 5%
Architecture and Engineering 3%
Hospitality/Tourism 3%
Management 3%
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2%
Transportation and Warehousing 2%
Retired 2%
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 1%
Computer and Technical Services 1%
Construction 1%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1%
Law/Legal 1%
Life, Physical, and Social Sciences 1%
Personal Care and Service 1%
Community, Social, or Religious Services 0%
Mining, Oil and Gas 0%
Other 10%
Responses 483
*Responses were categorized according to major NOCOccupational Descriptions
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Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)Q.10 Are you attending a class in the: (select all that apply)
Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
20082008 67% 45% 22% 23% 611 387
20102010 46% 26% 37% 18% 631 496
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
<1 year<1 year 67% 36% 35% 8% 161 110
1-3 years1-3 years 44% 25% 46% 10% 157 125
4-6 years4-6 years 35% 25% 37% 30% 106 83
7-10 years7-10 years 41% 26% 32% 22% 92 76
>10 years>10 years 37% 18% 31% 26% 115 102
First language training classFirst language training class Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
YesYes 46% 30% 37% 15% 338 264
NoNo 45% 24% 36% 22% 275 216
Age Age Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 41% 24% 57% 8% 98 76
30-4430-44 49% 28% 36% 17% 287 221
45-6445-64 44% 25% 33% 21% 202 163
65 years or older65 years or older 46% 26% 17% 34% 43 35
Gender Gender Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
FemaleFemale 45% 26% 35% 18% 413 333
MaleMale 46% 28% 42% 19% 216 161
EducationEducation Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend Responses Cases
NoneNone 13% 25% 50% 25% 9 8
Grade school Grade school 45% 29% 39% 12% 86 69
Some High School Some High School 51% 23% 33% 20% 115 91
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 42% 18% 33% 29% 139 114
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 43% 32% 40% 13% 77 60
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 50% 0% 50% 0% 4 4
Completed Community CollegeCompleted Community College 50% 45% 21% 12% 54 42
Completed UniversityCompleted University 49% 27% 44% 16% 142 104
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Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?Q.11 How many total hours each week are you attending class(es)?
Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
20082008 19% 14% 30% 37% 381
20102010 18% 32% 23% 26% 491
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
<1 year<1 year 12% 20% 17% 51% 108
1-3 years1-3 years 15% 27% 29% 30% 124
4-6 years4-6 years 24% 30% 32% 13% 82
7-10 years7-10 years 21% 41% 24% 14% 76
>10 years>10 years 21% 47% 17% 16% 101
First language training class
First language training class Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
YesYes 20% 35% 15% 30% 260
NoNo 15% 27% 33% 24% 215
Age Age Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 13% 30% 26% 30% 76
30-4430-44 18% 27% 27% 29% 217
45-6445-64 17% 38% 19% 26% 162
65 years or older65 years or older 31% 43% 17% 9% 35
Gender Gender Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
FemaleFemale 19% 33% 23% 25% 331
MaleMale 15% 30% 25% 30% 158
Education Education Less than 5 5-10 11-20 More than 20 Responses
NoneNone 25% 50% 13% 13% 8
Grade school Grade school 24% 38% 14% 24% 66
Some High School Some High School 21% 40% 16% 23% 91
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 23% 43% 17% 17% 112
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 18% 18% 28% 35% 60
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 0% 50% 50% 0% 4
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 10% 31% 29% 31% 42
Completed UniversityCompleted University 10% 16% 38% 36% 104
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Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?Q.12 Is this your preferred time?
Yes No Responses
20082008 98% 2% 386
20102010 97% 3% 485
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Yes No Responses
<1 year<1 year 99% 1% 108
1-3 years1-3 years 98% 2% 122
4-6 years4-6 years 95% 5% 81
7-10 years7-10 years 97% 3% 75
>10 years>10 years 95% 5% 99
First language training class First language training class Yes No Responses
YesYes 99% 1% 258
NoNo 97% 3% 212
Age Age Yes No Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- ---
18-2918-29 96% 4% 75
30-4430-44 97% 3% 213
45-6445-64 96% 4% 161
65 years or older65 years or older 100% 0% 35
Gender Gender Yes No Responses
FemaleFemale 97% 3% 328
MaleMale 97% 3% 155
EducationEducation Yes No Responses
NoneNone 100% 0% 7
Grade school Grade school 96% 4% 68
Some High School Some High School 97% 3% 89
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 100% 0% 111
Some Community College or UniversitySome Community College or University 98% 2% 59
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 100% 0% 3
Completed Community CollegeCompleted Community College 95% 5% 40
Completed UniversityCompleted University 94% 6% 104
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Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?Q.13 How did you first find out about this class?
Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
20082008 69% 2% 17% 1% 4% 7% 378
20102010 67% 5% 15% 3% 5% 5% 494
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
<1 year<1 year 76% 5% 15% 1% 1% 3% 108
1-3 years1-3 years 75% 6% 7% 5% 3% 4% 125
4-6 years4-6 years 58% 7% 27% 0% 1% 7% 83
7-10 years7-10 years 61% 4% 11% 5% 12% 8% 76
>10 years>10 years 62% 5% 19% 2% 9% 4% 102
First language training class
First language training class
Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
YesYes 72% 3% 15% 1% 5% 4% 263
NoNo 63% 8% 16% 4% 3% 6% 215
Age Age Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 74% 5% 12% 4% 3% 3% 76
30-4430-44 64% 8% 15% 3% 4% 6% 220
45-6445-64 68% 2% 17% 2% 7% 4% 162
65 years or older65 years or older 74% 0% 14% 0% 3% 9% 35
Gender Gender Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
FemaleFemale 68% 6% 14% 2% 5% 5% 332
MaleMale 67% 4% 16% 4% 4% 5% 160
Education Education Friend or family told me Internet Settlement or Social
Services AgencySchool Board or
College Library Other Responses
NoneNone 29% 0% 71% 0% 0% 0% 7
Grade school Grade school 68% 3% 14% 1% 7% 6% 69
Some High School Some High School 73% 2% 18% 1% 3% 3% 91
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 66% 2% 19% 3% 6% 4% 114
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 65% 5% 17% 5% 3% 5% 60
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 75% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 4
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 76% 7% 10% 2% 2% 2% 42
Completed UniversityCompleted University 63% 14% 7% 4% 5% 8% 103
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Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?Q.14 How helpful is this course in teaching you English/French?
Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
20082008 94% 6% 0% 0% 386
20102010 84% 15% 1% 0% 496
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
<1 year<1 year 86% 13% 1% 0% 110
1-3 years1-3 years 82% 17% 0% 1% 125
4-6 years4-6 years 90% 8% 1% 0% 83
7-10 years7-10 years 79% 21% 0% 0% 76
>10 years>10 years 84% 15% 1% 0% 102
First language training class
First language training class Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
YesYes 87% 11% 1% 0% 264
NoNo 83% 17% 0% 0% 216
Age Age Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 83% 17% 0% 0% 76
30-4430-44 85% 14% 1% 0% 221
45-6445-64 86% 13% 0% 1% 163
65 years or older65 years or older 80% 17% 3% 0% 35
Gender Gender Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
FemaleFemale 85% 15% 0% 0% 333
MaleMale 85% 14% 1% 0% 161
Education Education Good Fair Poor Very Poor Responses
NoneNone 75% 25% 0% 0% 8
Grade school Grade school 75% 25% 0% 0% 69
Some High School Some High School 82% 18% 0% 0% 91
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 89% 10% 2% 0% 114
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 88% 10% 0% 2% 60
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 75% 25% 0% 0% 4
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 81% 19% 0% 0% 42
Completed UniversityCompleted University 88% 12% 1% 0% 104
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Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:Q.15 Most important reasons for taking this class. To help:
Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
20082008
1st Mention 31% --- --- 46% 0% 6% 4% 6% 2% ---
38820082008 2nd Mention 26% --- --- 27% 3% 6% 22% 5% 5% --- 38820082008
3rd Mention 16% --- --- 13% 6% 10% 15% 10% 15% ---
388
20102010
1st Mention 22% 8% 6% 38% 2% 10% 2% 4% 6% 1%
46920102010 2nd Mention 17% 13% 13% 20% 2% 8% 16% 6% 3% 1% 46920102010
3rd Mention 11% 9% 9% 19% 3% 6% 13% 8% 9% 7%
469
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
<1 year<1 year1st Mention 21% 5% 6% 38% 6% 15% 0% 4% 4% 1%
104<1 year<1 year 2nd Mention 25% 11% 11% 20% 3% 11% 8% 8% 5% 0% 104<1 year<1 year3rd Mention 13% 9% 5% 19% 4% 10% 11% 12% 12% 5%
104
1-3 years1-3 years1st Mention 24% 7% 6% 28% 3% 16% 3% 8% 4% 2%
1181-3 years1-3 years 2nd Mention 16% 14% 15% 18% 3% 15% 7% 7% 3% 0% 1181-3 years1-3 years3rd Mention 15% 6% 8% 25% 4% 8% 6% 14% 9% 3%
118
4-6 years4-6 years1st Mention 24% 12% 9% 29% 0% 6% 3% 3% 14% 0%
784-6 years4-6 years 2nd Mention 18% 17% 12% 24% 1% 4% 14% 6% 3% 0% 784-6 years4-6 years3rd Mention 3% 14% 14% 22% 4% 3% 12% 6% 14% 5%
78
7-10 years7-10 years1st Mention 22% 11% 10% 44% 0% 4% 0% 1% 6% 0%
727-10 years7-10 years 2nd Mention 8% 8% 15% 14% 4% 1% 33% 7% 3% 6% 727-10 years7-10 years3rd Mention 13% 7% 3% 21% 3% 6% 18% 4% 8% 11%
72
>10 years>10 years1st Mention 21% 9% 2% 54% 0% 2% 5% 2% 4% 0%
97>10 years>10 years 2nd Mention 14% 13% 10% 22% 0% 3% 25% 2% 0% 3% 97>10 years>10 years3rd Mention 11% 9% 14% 7% 2% 2% 21% 3% 3% 11%
97
First language training class
First language training class Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
YesYes1st Mention 22% 9% 6% 43% 3% 9% 2% 1% 5% 0%
251YesYes 2nd Mention 19% 14% 10% 21% 1% 7% 16% 4% 4% 2% 251YesYes3rd Mention 11% 12% 8% 18% 3% 4% 14% 7% 9% 8%
251
NoNo1st Mention 20% 8% 7% 34% 0% 11% 3% 8% 7% 1%
205NoNo 2nd Mention 15% 10% 16% 20% 4% 9% 17% 8% 1% 0% 205NoNo3rd Mention 12% 5% 11% 18% 4% 8% 12% 10% 9% 5%
205
Age Age Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
<18 years<18 years1st Mention --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
---<18 years<18 years 2nd Mention --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---<18 years<18 years3rd Mention --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
---
18-2918-291st Mention 15% 7% 4% 34% 8% 18% 0% 6% 4% 1%
7118-2918-29 2nd Mention 25% 13% 10% 18% 6% 13% 3% 8% 3% 1% 7118-2918-293rd Mention 14% 11% 8% 18% 7% 11% 3% 13% 10% 3%
71
30-4430-441st Mention 20% 9% 8% 31% 0% 12% 3% 4% 10% 1%
20730-4430-44 2nd Mention 17% 11% 16% 19% 3% 11% 13% 6% 3% 0% 20730-4430-443rd Mention 14% 7% 9% 24% 4% 6% 14% 10% 7% 4%
207
45-6445-641st Mention 33% 8% 5% 40% 1% 4% 2% 4% 3% 0%
15645-6445-64 2nd Mention 15% 17% 11% 23% 1% 3% 19% 6% 3% 0% 15645-6445-643rd Mention 10% 12% 10% 17% 1% 4% 16% 6% 13% 6%
156
65 years or older65 years or older1st Mention 3% 6% 3% 85% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0%
3465 years or older65 years or older 2nd Mention 6% 6% 3% 9% 0% 3% 50% 0% 0% 18% 3465 years or older65 years or older3rd Mention 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 3% 15% 0% 6% 38%
34
Gender Gender Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
FemaleFemale1st Mention 19% 8% 6% 42% 2% 9% 3% 3% 7% 1%
313FemaleFemale 2nd Mention 19% 13% 12% 18% 3% 6% 19% 4% 3% 1% 313FemaleFemale3rd Mention 12% 7% 10% 19% 3% 5% 13% 8% 10% 8%
313
MaleMale1st Mention 28% 9% 6% 31% 3% 11% 1% 6% 5% 0%
155MaleMale 2nd Mention 14% 12% 15% 23% 2% 10% 9% 10% 3% 2% 155MaleMale3rd Mention 10% 12% 8% 17% 5% 8% 12% 8% 8% 5%
155
Education Education Get a job
Improve your language for
the job you are in now
Get a different or better job
Improve your English/French
for daily life
Prepare for studying at high school
Prepare for studying at a university or
college
Talk with your children or
grandchildren
Pass a test to get certified in
a trade/ profession
Prepare for citizenship test Other reason Responses
NoneNone1st Mention 29% 14% 0% 57% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
7NoneNone 2nd Mention 29% 0% 0% 29% 0% 0% 14% 0% 14% 0% 7NoneNone3rd Mention 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 14% 14% 14% 14%
7
Grade school Grade school 1st Mention 20% 14% 2% 46% 2% 2% 2% 2% 9% 0%
65Grade school Grade school 2nd Mention 18% 12% 14% 18% 3% 0% 25% 5% 2% 0% 65Grade school Grade school 3rd Mention 11% 8% 9% 14% 3% 3% 20% 5% 11% 8%
65
Some High School Some High School 1st Mention 26% 9% 5% 48% 2% 1% 2% 1% 6% 0%
82Some High School Some High School 2nd Mention 18% 11% 12% 20% 2% 1% 26% 1% 5% 1% 82Some High School Some High School 3rd Mention 11% 10% 1% 15% 1% 4% 21% 5% 9% 11%
82
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School1st Mention 19% 9% 10% 46% 0% 4% 3% 0% 9% 0%
109Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 2nd Mention 16% 15% 8% 22% 3% 7% 16% 6% 4% 3% 109Completed High SchoolCompleted High School3rd Mention 13% 11% 13% 17% 6% 6% 12% 4% 10% 6%
109
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University
1st Mention 36% 7% 7% 21% 4% 18% 4% 2% 2% 0%56Some Community
College or UniversitySome Community
College or University 2nd Mention 7% 11% 27% 21% 4% 13% 11% 5% 2% 0% 56Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University
3rd Mention 7% 14% 11% 34% 4% 9% 5% 5% 4% 5%56
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate1st Mention 0% 0% 25% 25% 0% 25% 0% 25% 0% 0%
4Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 2nd Mention 25% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 4Trade CertificateTrade Certificate3rd Mention 25% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0%
4
Completed Community College
Completed Community College
1st Mention 18% 3% 5% 45% 5% 15% 0% 3% 5% 0%40Completed Community
CollegeCompleted Community
College 2nd Mention 25% 10% 5% 28% 3% 3% 13% 3% 3% 8% 40Completed Community College
Completed Community College
3rd Mention 3% 10% 5% 20% 5% 3% 20% 15% 10% 8%40
Completed UniversityCompleted University1st Mention 19% 7% 6% 24% 2% 22% 2% 14% 3% 3%
102Completed UniversityCompleted University 2nd Mention 18% 16% 13% 12% 1% 19% 8% 13% 1% 0% 102Completed UniversityCompleted University3rd Mention 17% 4% 12% 22% 2% 9% 2% 17% 10% 5%
102
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Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this course will be for reaching your goals?
Very helpful Somewhat helpfulSomewhat helpful Not helpful at all Responses
20082008 85% 15%15% 0% 387
Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?Q.16 How helpful do think this language training will be for achieving your goals?
Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
20102010 65% 30% 4% 1% 493
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
<1 year<1 year 65% 28% 4% 3% 110
1-3 years1-3 years 59% 35% 6% 0% 125
4-6 years4-6 years 74% 23% 2% 0% 82
7-10 years7-10 years 58% 36% 5% 1% 76
>10 years>10 years 69% 26% 5% 0% 100
First language training class
First language training class Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
YesYes 70% 25% 4% 1% 262
NoNo 60% 35% 4% 0% 215
Age Age Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 57% 37% 5% 1% 76
30-4430-44 63% 31% 6% 0% 219
45-6445-64 69% 27% 3% 1% 162
65 years or older65 years or older 74% 26% 0% 0% 35
Gender Gender Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
FemaleFemale 67% 29% 4% 1% 330
MaleMale 61% 32% 6% 1% 161
Education Education Very helpful Helpful A little helpful Not helpful at all Responses
NoneNone 63% 25% 13% 0% 8
Grade school Grade school 74% 22% 4% 0% 68
Some High School Some High School 73% 20% 5% 2% 91
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 68% 29% 3% 0% 112
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 65% 32% 2% 2% 60
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 75% 25% 0% 0% 4
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 45% 50% 5% 0% 42
Completed UniversityCompleted University 56% 37% 7% 1% 104
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Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?Q.17 Is this the first language training class you have taken in Canada?
Yes No Responses
20082008 45% 55% 387
20102010 55% 45% 480
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Yes No Responses
<1 year<1 year 77% 23% 108
1-3 years1-3 years 54% 46% 122
4-6 years4-6 years 45% 55% 80
7-10 years7-10 years 42% 58% 72
>10 years>10 years 50% 50% 98
Age Age Yes No Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- ---
18-2918-29 59% 41% 73
30-4430-44 50% 50% 214
45-6445-64 54% 46% 158
65 years or older65 years or older 76% 24% 34
Gender Gender Yes No Responses
FemaleFemale 54% 46% 324
MaleMale 58% 42% 156
Education Education Yes No Responses
NoneNone 88% 13% 8
Grade school Grade school 75% 25% 65
Some High School Some High School 57% 43% 86
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 57% 43% 112
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 46% 54% 57
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 50% 50% 4
Completed Community CollegeCompleted Community College 61% 39% 41
Completed UniversityCompleted University 39% 61% 103
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Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*Q.18 What other language training classes have you taken?*
LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) Other Responses
20082008 41% 11% 4% 43% 176
In 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that applyIn 2008, respondents chose only one response, in 2010 they were instructed to select all that apply
Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*Q.18 What other types of language training classes have you taken in Canada?*
LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
20102010 53% 16% 1% 6% 1% 34% 228 204
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question
**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada LINC** Adult Credit ESL/
FSLLiteracy and Basic
Skills (LBS)ESL/FSL at a
private language school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
<1 year<1 year 56% 12% 0% 0% 4% 36% 27 25
1-3 years1-3 years 48% 35% 2% 8% 0% 27% 62 52
4-6 years4-6 years 70% 12% 0% 7% 2% 21% 48 43
7-10 years7-10 years 49% 8% 5% 10% 3% 36% 43 39
>10 years>10 years 44% 7% 0% 4% 0% 51% 48 45
First language training class
First language training class LINC** Adult Credit ESL/
FSLLiteracy and Basic
Skills (LBS)ESL/FSL at a
private language school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
YesYes --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
NoNo 53% 16% 1% 6% 1% 34% 228 204
Age Age LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 37% 40% 0% 7% 0% 27% 33 30
30-4430-44 58% 12% 1% 7% 2% 37% 111 95
45-6445-64 56% 11% 3% 4% 1% 31% 76 71
65 years or older65 years or older 25% 13% 0% 13% 0% 50% 8 8
Gender Gender LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
FemaleFemale 52% 16% 1% 5% 1% 37% 160 141
MaleMale 54% 14% 2% 10% 2% 27% 68 63
Education Education LINC** Adult Credit ESL/FSL
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private language
school
French/English as a Second Language
(FSL/ESL)Other Responses Cases
NoneNone 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1 1
Grade school Grade school 44% 13% 0% 0% 0% 44% 16 16
Some High School Some High School 23% 20% 0% 11% 3% 49% 37 35
Completed High School
Completed High School 65% 5% 2% 2% 0% 37% 48 43
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 60% 17% 0% 7% 0% 23% 32 30
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2 2
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 85% 8% 0% 8% 0% 15% 15 13
Completed UniversityCompleted University 52% 23% 3% 8% 3% 31% 74 62
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Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*Q.19 Did you ever start an ESL/FSL course that you did not finish?*
Yes No Responses
20082008 44% 56% 206
20102010 49% 51% 210
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 were considered for this question
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Yes No Responses
<1 year<1 year 28% 72% 25
1-3 years1-3 years 38% 63% 56
4-6 years4-6 years 57% 43% 42
7-10 years7-10 years 58% 43% 40
>10 years>10 years 60% 40% 47
First language training class
First language training class Yes No Responses
YesYes --- --- ---
NoNo 49% 51% 210
Age Age Yes No Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- ---
18-2918-29 30% 70% 30
30-4430-44 50% 50% 103
45-6445-64 54% 46% 69
65 years or older65 years or older 63% 38% 8
Gender Gender Yes No Responses
FemaleFemale 47% 53% 146
MaleMale 55% 45% 64
Education Education Yes No Responses
NoneNone --- --- ---
Grade school Grade school 50% 50% 16
Some High School Some High School 46% 54% 35
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 64% 36% 47
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 55% 45% 29
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 50% 50% 2
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 56% 44% 16
Completed UniversityCompleted University 37% 63% 63
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Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*Q.20 Why did you not finish the course*
Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
20082008 42% 8% 3% 14% 6% 9% 0% 3% 23% 2% 3% 14% 112 88
20102010 46% 5% 4% 12% 7% 3% 2% 5% 18% 2% 2% 14% 120 100
*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question*Note, only those who answered 'No' to question 17 and 'Yes' to question 19 were considered for this question
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada Got a job Looking
for a jobSick or
hurt MovedTook other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
<1 year<1 year 29% 0% 0% 43% 14% 0% 0% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9 7
1-3 years1-3 years 35% 10% 5% 15% 10% 5% 0% 5% 15% 5% 5% 15% 25 20
4-6 years4-6 years 54% 0% 4% 13% 4% 4% 0% 0% 13% 4% 0% 21% 28 24
7-10 years7-10 years 45% 5% 5% 5% 5% 0% 9% 5% 32% 0% 5% 9% 27 22
>10 years>10 years 52% 7% 4% 7% 7% 4% 0% 0% 19% 0% 0% 15% 31 27
First language training class
First language training class Got a job Looking
for a jobSick or
hurt MovedTook other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
YesYes --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
NoNo 46% 5% 4% 12% 7% 3% 2% 5% 18% 2% 2% 14% 120 100
Age Age Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 44% 0% 0% 33% 11% 0% 0% 0% 22% 0% 0% 11% 11 9
30-4430-44 46% 6% 2% 12% 8% 4% 0% 10% 10% 2% 4% 16% 60 50
45-6445-64 53% 6% 3% 8% 6% 3% 6% 0% 25% 0% 0% 14% 44 36
65 years or older65 years or older 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 20% 0% 0% 5 5
Gender Gender Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
FemaleFemale 45% 4% 4% 7% 10% 4% 1% 4% 18% 1% 3% 13% 79 67
MaleMale 48% 6% 3% 21% 0% 0% 3% 6% 18% 3% 0% 15% 41 33
Education Education Got a job Looking for a job
Sick or hurt Moved
Took other courses/ training
No child care
No transportation
Not happy with
coursePersonal reasons
Learned everything I needed
Financial reasons Time Responses Cases
NoneNone --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Grade school Grade school 14% 14% 29% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 29% 0% 0% 14% 8 7
Some High School
Some High School 63% 0% 0% 6% 6% 6% 0% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 16 16
Completed High School
Completed High School 38% 7% 0% 14% 3% 3% 3% 0% 17% 0% 0% 28% 33 29
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University
60% 13% 13% 0% 13% 0% 0% 7% 7% 0% 0% 7% 18 15
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 1 1
Completed Community
College
Completed Community
College78% 0% 0% 22% 11% 0% 0% 0% 11% 0% 0% 11% 12 9
Completed UniversityCompleted University 35% 0% 0% 17% 9% 4% 4% 17% 26% 9% 4% 13% 32 23
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Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?Q.21 What other types of language training classes are you taking now, besides this one?
No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
20082008 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
20102010 82% 6% 4% 1% 0% 0% 8% 469 466
**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada**Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada
No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
<1 year<1 year 81% 10% 5% 0% 1% 0% 5% 110 108
1-3 years1-3 years 77% 6% 8% 1% 0% 0% 9% 120 120
4-6 years4-6 years 80% 8% 3% 0% 0% 0% 10% 79 79
7-10 years7-10 years 90% 0% 1% 1% 1% 0% 6% 69 69
>10 years>10 years 86% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 9% 91 90
First language training class
First language training class
No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
YesYes 90% 4% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5% 256 254
NoNo 73% 8% 7% 1% 1% 0% 12% 199 198
Age Age No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 76% 4% 9% 1% 1% 0% 8% 74 74
30-4430-44 82% 6% 4% 0% 0% 0% 8% 212 210
45-6445-64 85% 6% 2% 0% 1% 0% 7% 150 150
65 years or older65 years or older 81% 3% 3% 3% 0% 0% 13% 33 32
Gender Gender No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
FemaleFemale 81% 6% 5% 1% 1% 0% 7% 315 313
MaleMale 83% 5% 3% 0% 0% 0% 9% 152 151
EducationEducation No other classes LINC** Adult Credit
ESL/FSLLiteracy and Basic Skills
(LBS)
ESL/FSL at a private
language school
French/English as a Second
Language (FSL/ESL)
Other Responses Cases
NoneNone 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7 7
Grade school Grade school 87% 3% 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 64 63
Some High School
Some High School 89% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 5% 87 87
Completed High School
Completed High School 82% 6% 4% 1% 1% 0% 6% 108 108
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University
83% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 54 54
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 67% 33% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3 3
Completed Community
College
Completed Community
College88% 2% 7% 0% 0% 0% 2% 41 41
Completed UniversityCompleted University 70% 10% 6% 0% 1% 0% 15% 101 99
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Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?Q.22 Which area of English/French is the hardest for you?
Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
20082008 55% 28% 3% 13% 380
20102010 51% 24% 3% 22% 463
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
<1 year<1 year 58% 19% 3% 20% 104
1-3 years1-3 years 51% 21% 3% 25% 113
4-6 years4-6 years 59% 31% 4% 6% 81
7-10 years7-10 years 42% 31% 1% 26% 72
>10 years>10 years 44% 22% 2% 32% 93
First language training class
First language training class Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
YesYes 52% 25% 3% 20% 243
NoNo 52% 22% 1% 25% 209
Age Age Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 58% 14% 6% 22% 69
30-4430-44 53% 20% 2% 25% 207
45-6445-64 49% 27% 2% 22% 156
65 years or older65 years or older 32% 55% 3% 10% 31
Gender Gender Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
FemaleFemale 54% 22% 3% 22% 312
MaleMale 47% 27% 3% 23% 150
Education Education Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
NoneNone 33% 33% 17% 17% 6
Grade school Grade school 57% 17% 7% 19% 58
Some High School Some High School 61% 17% 1% 21% 84
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 48% 25% 2% 25% 112
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 37% 33% 0% 30% 54
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 100% 0% 0% 0% 3
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 49% 37% 2% 12% 41
Completed UniversityCompleted University 53% 22% 3% 23% 102
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Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?Q.23 Which area of English /French is the most important for you to learn?
Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
20082008 66% 25% 1% 8% 383
20102010 66% 18% 3% 14% 481
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Length of Time in Canada Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
<1 year<1 year 70% 12% 4% 14% 108
1-3 years1-3 years 60% 19% 3% 18% 117
4-6 years4-6 years 70% 20% 2% 9% 82
7-10 years7-10 years 68% 22% 0% 11% 74
>10 years>10 years 63% 19% 3% 15% 100
First language training class
First language training class Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
YesYes 72% 15% 3% 11% 254
NoNo 59% 22% 1% 18% 212
Age Age Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 57% 12% 7% 24% 75
30-4430-44 69% 14% 2% 15% 211
45-6445-64 65% 24% 1% 9% 161
65 years or older65 years or older 65% 26% 6% 3% 34
Gender Gender Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
FemaleFemale 68% 17% 2% 12% 322
MaleMale 61% 19% 3% 17% 157
Education Education Speaking Listening Reading Writing Responses
NoneNone 86% 14% 0% 0% 7
Grade school Grade school 68% 18% 6% 9% 68
Some High School Some High School 70% 18% 3% 8% 87
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 71% 14% 3% 12% 111
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 58% 25% 0% 18% 57
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 75% 0% 25% 0% 4
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 64% 21% 2% 12% 42
Completed UniversityCompleted University 59% 17% 1% 23% 101
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Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:Q.24 Favourite ways of learning English/French:
Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
2008
1st Mention 45% 41% 3% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1%
3882008 2nd Mention 23% 22% 19% 7% 9% 3% 4% 10% 3882008
3rd Mention 10% 7% 18% 18% 13% 5% 8% 16%
388
2010
1st Mention 39% 44% 3% 5% 3% 1% 1% 2%
4652010 2nd Mention 19% 27% 23% 8% 9% 3% 3% 8% 4652010
3rd Mention 12% 9% 17% 21% 12% 7% 7% 15%
465
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
<1 year1st Mention 38% 48% 3% 1% 5% 2% 1% 3%
106<1 year 2nd Mention 16% 29% 18% 9% 8% 5% 6% 8% 106<1 year3rd Mention 9% 5% 25% 20% 8% 6% 8% 19%
106
1-3 years1st Mention 42% 35% 6% 11% 3% 0% 1% 3%
1181-3 years 2nd Mention 19% 32% 17% 11% 7% 2% 3% 9% 1181-3 years3rd Mention 16% 12% 12% 18% 10% 10% 9% 13%
118
4-6 years1st Mention 41% 42% 3% 3% 5% 3% 1% 3%
784-6 years 2nd Mention 17% 29% 21% 10% 12% 3% 5% 4% 784-6 years3rd Mention 15% 9% 13% 21% 15% 8% 5% 14%
78
7-10 years1st Mention 38% 46% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 3%
697-10 years 2nd Mention 22% 16% 33% 6% 12% 1% 1% 9% 697-10 years3rd Mention 14% 10% 14% 17% 17% 3% 9% 12%
69
>10 years1st Mention 38% 52% 2% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0%
94>10 years 2nd Mention 20% 23% 31% 3% 11% 2% 2% 7% 94>10 years3rd Mention 6% 7% 20% 30% 10% 6% 5% 15%
94
First language training class Conversation Listening to
teacher Reading WritingListening to
CD's, Cassettes or Radio
Computer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
Yes1st Mention 40% 43% 3% 5% 4% 2% 1% 3%
247Yes 2nd Mention 18% 32% 23% 6% 9% 1% 3% 8% 247Yes3rd Mention 10% 7% 21% 20% 11% 6% 6% 18%
247
No1st Mention 39% 46% 4% 4% 2% 1% 0% 2%
205No 2nd Mention 20% 22% 21% 12% 9% 4% 4% 8% 205No3rd Mention 15% 11% 12% 22% 12% 8% 10% 10%
205
Age Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
<18 years1st Mention --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
---<18 years 2nd Mention --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---<18 years3rd Mention --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
---
18-291st Mention 47% 30% 5% 7% 3% 1% 1% 5%
7318-29 2nd Mention 14% 29% 19% 1% 12% 3% 8% 12% 7318-293rd Mention 12% 12% 12% 22% 11% 8% 7% 14%
73
30-441st Mention 40% 40% 4% 6% 4% 1% 0% 2%
20330-44 2nd Mention 20% 28% 24% 12% 9% 1% 1% 5% 20330-443rd Mention 13% 11% 17% 18% 11% 7% 7% 14%
203
45-641st Mention 38% 52% 1% 3% 2% 1% 1% 2%
15745-64 2nd Mention 19% 25% 20% 7% 10% 4% 4% 10% 15745-643rd Mention 11% 6% 20% 23% 11% 5% 8% 16%
157
65 years or older1st Mention 28% 66% 3% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0%
3265 years or older 2nd Mention 22% 25% 41% 6% 3% 0% 0% 3% 3265 years or older3rd Mention 13% 0% 13% 31% 19% 9% 3% 13%
32
Gender Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
Female1st Mention 40% 45% 4% 4% 4% 1% 1% 2%
310Female 2nd Mention 19% 28% 24% 8% 9% 2% 3% 7% 310Female3rd Mention 13% 9% 17% 20% 14% 6% 7% 14%
310
Male1st Mention 39% 44% 3% 7% 1% 3% 1% 3%
153Male 2nd Mention 19% 25% 21% 9% 9% 3% 5% 8% 153Male3rd Mention 10% 8% 17% 24% 8% 8% 8% 17%
153
Education Conversation Listening to teacher Reading Writing
Listening to CD's, Cassettes
or RadioComputer Video (TV) Group Work Responses
None1st Mention 67% 17% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
6None 2nd Mention 0% 83% 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 0% 6None3rd Mention 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50%
6
Grade school 1st Mention 35% 50% 2% 3% 0% 5% 0% 5%
66Grade school 2nd Mention 18% 29% 26% 9% 2% 5% 3% 9% 66Grade school 3rd Mention 8% 8% 21% 18% 6% 11% 9% 18%
66
Some High School 1st Mention 46% 44% 2% 0% 0% 2% 1% 2%
82Some High School 2nd Mention 20% 33% 23% 6% 6% 1% 1% 10% 82Some High School 3rd Mention 7% 4% 20% 26% 11% 7% 9% 16%
82
Completed High School1st Mention 33% 48% 5% 4% 7% 0% 1% 3%
107Completed High School 2nd Mention 20% 27% 22% 5% 8% 3% 5% 9% 107Completed High School3rd Mention 13% 11% 19% 21% 14% 4% 6% 12%
107
Some Community College or University
1st Mention 48% 35% 4% 9% 0% 0% 2% 0%54Some Community College
or University 2nd Mention 13% 28% 22% 9% 19% 6% 2% 2% 54Some Community College or University
3rd Mention 13% 11% 9% 19% 17% 6% 11% 15%54
Trade Certificate1st Mention 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
4Trade Certificate 2nd Mention 25% 25% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 25% 4Trade Certificate3rd Mention 0% 25% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 50%
4
Completed Community College
1st Mention 30% 45% 3% 13% 5% 3% 3% 0%40Completed Community
College 2nd Mention 30% 20% 25% 3% 8% 0% 8% 8% 40Completed Community College
3rd Mention 15% 10% 18% 15% 13% 10% 5% 15%40
Completed University1st Mention 40% 44% 4% 6% 4% 0% 0% 2%
102Completed University 2nd Mention 17% 19% 24% 16% 14% 2% 3% 7% 102Completed University3rd Mention 19% 9% 14% 23% 11% 8% 7% 11%
102
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Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?Q.25 Do you want to take more ESL/FSL classes?
Yes No Don't know Responses
20082008 85% 9% 6% 385
20102010 87% 7% 6% 479
NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.NOTE: The following breakdown is 2010 data only.
Length of Time in Canada
Length of Time in Canada Yes No Don't know Responses
<1 year<1 year 87% 9% 4% 107
1-3 years1-3 years 82% 6% 11% 124
4-6 years4-6 years 84% 9% 7% 81
7-10 years7-10 years 87% 8% 4% 71
>10 years>10 years 94% 3% 3% 96
First language training class
First language training class Yes No Don't know Responses
YesYes 88% 7% 6% 257
NoNo 86% 8% 7% 207
Age Age Yes No Don't know Responses
<18 years<18 years --- --- --- ---
18-2918-29 78% 9% 13% 76
30-4430-44 86% 8% 6% 215
45-6445-64 91% 4% 4% 157
65 years or older65 years or older 93% 7% 0% 30
Gender Gender Yes No Don't know Responses
FemaleFemale 88% 7% 5% 321
MaleMale 83% 8% 9% 156
Education Education Yes No Don't know Responses
NoneNone 71% 0% 29% 7
Grade school Grade school 95% 3% 2% 66
Some High School Some High School 93% 5% 2% 87
Completed High SchoolCompleted High School 90% 6% 5% 109
Some Community College or University
Some Community College or University 88% 12% 0% 58
Trade CertificateTrade Certificate 75% 0% 25% 4
Completed Community College
Completed Community College 90% 2% 7% 42
Completed UniversityCompleted University 72% 13% 16% 103
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Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL/FSL Class? (2010)
Q.26 What suggestions do you have to improve the ESL/FSL Class? (2010)
More conversations with people fluent in English/French 44%
More in-class conversation/pronunciation 41%
More grammar/vocabulary 33%
More classroom activities 23%
Smaller classes 23%
More classroom resources 23%
More class locations 23%
Don't combine levels 21%
Use more variety in teaching methods 21%
No suggestions/satisfied with this class 17%
More homework/practical work/evaluation 15%
Longer classes/more classes 14%
Other 3%
Responses 1,476
Cases 490
Q.26 Suggestions to improve this course - Coded Responses* (2008)
Q.26 Suggestions to improve this course - Coded Responses* (2008)
More In-Class Conversation 24%
None/Satisfied 21%
More Classroom Activities 18%
More Classroom Resources 14%
Other 11%
Use More Variety in Teaching Methods 10%
Smaller Classes/Don't Combine Levels 9%
Longer Classes/More Classes 9%
More Grammar/Vocabulary/Pronounciation 5%
More Conversational English/French 3%
More Homework/Practical/Evaluation 3%
Daycare 2%
Speak Slower 1%
More Conversations with People Fluent in English/French 1%
More ESL Class Locations 1%
Larger Classes/Combine Levels 0%
Physical Improvements to Learning Space 0%
Transportation 0%
More Levels of ESL 0%
More Canadian Content 0%
Responses 389
Cases 292
*Suggestions that were provided were coded into the categories above and then tabulated to produce frequencies.
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Appendix 5
ESL LEARNER QUESTIONNAIRE
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To�make�Ontario's�English�as�a�Second�Language�(ESL)�programs�as�helpful�as�we�can�for
those�who�take�part,�we�ask�you�to�complete�this�survey.��This�survey�will�help�us�to
understand�how�well�we�are�doing.
The�information�you�provide�will�remain�confidential�and�you�will�not�be�identified�in�any
report.��You�do�not�have�to�take�part�in�this�survey�unless�you�want�to.��Still,�your�answers�to
the�survey�are�very�important�to�us�and�may�help�to�shape�the�future�of�ESL�programs�in
Ontario.��So�we�would�be�grateful�if�you�would�take�part.��Thank�you�for�your�help.
The�questions�are�easy�to�answer�and�ask�you�to:
Mark�the�box�next�to�your�answer
OR
OR
Provide�a�brief�written�answer
Rank�your�top�three�choices�from�a�list
1
2
Yes
No
Ontario
Class�Discussion
Working�on�computer
Listening�to�CD
Listening�to�teacher
Written�excercises
Reading
2
1
3
About�This�Survey
ESL�LEARNER
QUESTIONNAIRE
X
SECTION�1�-�BACKGROUNDIn�the�first�few�questions�we�would�like�to�learnmore�about�you.
1.�Are�you:
2.�How�old�are�you?
2
Female
Male
1
2
Less�than�18�years�of�age
18-29�years�of�age
1
4
30-44�years�of�age
45-64�years�of�age
3
5 65�years�of�age�or�older
Do�not�mark�in�this�area.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 90 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4
Please�fill�boxes�like�this:
X
3.�How�long�have�you�been�living�in�Canada?
2
Less�than�1�year
1-3�years
1
4
4-6�years
7-10�years
3
5 More�than�10�years
4.�Please�indicate�your�current�status:
2
3
4
Refugee claimant
Convention refugee
Canadian citizen
Permanent resident
1
5 Live-in caregiver on a work permit
Pg.�1
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Pg.�2
5.�In�what�country�were�you�born? (Check�ONE�answer�only)
6.�What�was�the�first�language�you�learned�to�speak?(Check�ONE�answer�only)
2
Afghanistan
Brazil
1
4
China
Colombia
3
5 El�Salvador
7
Guatemala
Haiti
6
9
India
Iran
8
10 Iraq
12
Japan
Korea
11
14
Lebanon
Mexico
13
15 Nigeria
17
Pakistan
Peru
16
19
Philippines
Poland
18
20 Romania
21 Russia
23
Serbia
Somalia
22
24 Sri�Lanka
26
Sudan
Syria
25
28
Ukraine
United�States�of�America
27
29 Venezuela
30 Vietnam
31 Other (Please�Specify)
2
Albanian
Amharic
1
4
Arabic
Bulgarian
3
5 Chinese
7
Creole
Croatian
6
9
Filipino
Gujarati
8
10 Japanese
12
Korean
Persian
11
14
Polish
Portuguese
13
15 Punjabi
Romanian16
17 Russian
19
Serbian
Somali
18
20 Spanish
21 Swahili
23
Tamil
Turkish
22
24 Ukrainian
26
Urdu
Vietnamese
25
27 Other (Please�Specify)
7.�What�is�your�highest�level�of�education?(Check�ONE�answer�only)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
None
Grade�school
Some�high�school
Completed�high�school
Some�community�college�or�university
Trade�certificate (Please�specify)
Completed�community�college
Completed�university
8.��Which�of�the�following�best�describes�your�usual�joband�the�work�you�did�before�moving�to�Canada?(Check�ONE�answer�only)
2
Architecture�and�Engineering
Arts,�Entertainment,�Sports,�and�Media
1
4
Building�and�Grounds�Cleaning�and�Maintenance
Business,�Finance,�Insurance
3
5 Computer�and�Technical�Services
7
Community,�Social,�or�Religious�Services
Construction
6
9
Education,�Training,�and�Library
Farming,�Fishing,�and�Forestry
8
10 Healthcare
12
Hospitality/Tourism
Installation,�Maintenance,�and�Repair
11
14
Law/Legal
Life,�Physical,�and�Social�Sciences
13
15 Management
Mining,�Oil�and�Gas16
Office�and�Administrative�Support17
Personal�Care�and�Service18
Sales19
Transportation�and�Warehousing20
SECTION�1�-�Cont'd
21 Not�working
Stay-at-home�parent22
Self-employed (Own�business)23
Student24
Retired25
Other (Please�specify)26
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Pg.�3
SECTION�2�-�ESL
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
Morning
Friend or family told me
Afternoon
Internet
Weekend
School board or college
Library
Other (Please specify)
Evening
Settlement�or�social�services�agency(including�Ontario�Works)
SECTION�2�-�ESLIn�this�section,�we�ask�you�to�tell�us�about�your�ESLcourse�and�your�reasons�for�attending.
15.��Listed�below�are�ten�reasons�for�taking�an�ESL�class.Please�tell�us�your�three�(3)�most�important�reasonsfor�taking�this�class�by�writing:
10.�Are�you�attending�a�class�in�the: (Check�all�that�apply)
11.�How�many�total�hours�each�week�are�youattending�class(es)?
12.�Is�this�your�preferred�time?
13.�How�did�you find�out�about�this�class?first(Check�ONE�answer�only)
14. How helpful is this course in teaching you English?
1
1
3
2
2
4
Yes
Good
Poor
No
Fair
Very�poor
.
Why?
Why?
1�next�to�the�most�important�reason,
2�next�to�the�second�most�important�reason,�and
3�next�to�the�third�most�important�reason.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Continued�on�reverse
16.��How�helpful�do�you�think�this�language�training�willbe�for�achieving�your�goals? (Check�ONE�answer�only)
17.��Is�this�the�first�language�training�class�you�havetaken�in�Canada?
1
1
2
2
3
Very�helpful
Yes Go�to�question�21
Go�to�question�18
A�little�helpful
No
Not�helpful�at�all
To�help�get�a�job
To�help�improve�your�language�for�thejob�you�are�in�now
To�help�get�a�different�or�better�job
To�help�improve�your�English�for�daily�life(example:�at�the�grocery�store,�the�bank,�inthe�community,�talking�to�neighbours)
To�help�prepare�for�studying�at�high�school
To�help�prepare�for�studying�at�a�universityor�college
To�help�talk�with�your�children�orgrandchildren1
2
3
4
Less than 5 hours each week
5-10 hours each week
More than 20 hours each week
11-20 hours each week
To�help�pass�a�test�or�get�certified�in�atrade�or�profession
To�help�prepare�for�citizenship�test
Other�reason: (Please�specify)
H.
J.
I.
4
Helpful
9.��Are�you�now: (Check�all�that�apply)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 In other government programs (Please specify)
Working full-time
Working part-time
Not working, looking for a job
Not working, not looking for a job
Stay-at-home parent
Social assistance recipient (Ontario Works)
Job:
Job:
SECTION�1�-�Cont'd
In an Employment Ontario program (Please specify)
9 In other programs (Please specify)
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Pg.�4
19.��Did�you�ever�start�an�ESL�course�that�you�did�not�finish?
18.��What�other�types�of�language�training�classeshave�you�taken�in�Canada? (Check�all�that�apply)
22.��Which�area�of�English�is�the�hardest�for�you?(Check�ONE�answer�only)
23.��Which�area�of�English�is�the�most�important�foryou�to�learn? (Check�ONE�answer�only)
25.��Do�you�want�to�take�more�ESL�classes?
20.��Why�did�you�not�finish�the�course? (Check�all�that�apply)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Yes
Speaking (including�pronunciation)
Yes
Speaking (including�pronunciation)
Got�a�job
Language�Instruction�for�Newcomers�to�Canada�(LINC)
Looking�for�a�job
Adult�credit�ESL
Sick�or�hurt
Literacy�and�Basic�skills�(LBS)
Moved
Other :(Please�specify)
Took�other�courses/training
No�child�care
No�transportation
Not�happy�with�course
Learned�everything�I�needed
Time
Financial�reasons (money)
Personal�reasons (e.g.,�family�obligations,�too�busy)
Go�to�question�20
Go�to�question�21No
Listening (understanding�people�who�speak�English)
No
Listening (understanding�people�who�speak�English)
Reading
Don't�know
Reading
Writing
Writing
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
SECTION�3�-�NEEDS
SECTION�2�-�Cont'd
In�this�section,�we�ask�you�to�tell�us�about�your�needsfor�language�training.
24.��There�are�many�ways�to�help�a�person�learn�alanguage.��Please�tell�us�your�three�(3)�favouriteways�of�learning�English�by�writing:
1�next�to�the�way�you�like�best,
2�next�to�the�way�you�like�second�best,�and
3�next�to�the�way�you�like�third�best.
A. Conversation
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Listening�to�teacher
Reading
Writing
Listening to CDs, cassettes or radio
Computer
Video�(TV)
Group�work
26.��What�suggestions�do�you�have�to�improve�theESL�class? (Check�all�that�apply)
2
3
4
No suggestions/satisfied with this class
More in-class conversation/pronunciation
Smaller classes
More classroom activities
1
5 Don't combine levels
6
7 Use more variety in teaching methods
More classroom resources
8 Longer classes/more classes
9 More homework/practical work/evaluation
10 More grammar/vocabulary
11 More conversations with people fluent in English
12 More class locations
13 Other: (Please specify)
ESL�at�a�private�language�school
6
21.��What�other�types�of�language�training�classes�are�youtaking�now,�besides�this�one? (Check�all�that�apply)
No�other�classes
Adult�credit�ESL
Literacy�and�Basic�Skills�(LBS)
ESL�at�a�private�language�school
Other :(Please�specify)
1
2
3
4
5
7
Language�Instruction�for�Newcomers�to�Canada�(LINC)
5 French�as�a�Second�Language�(FSL)
French�as�a�Second�Language�(FSL)6