Who can take classes with MOSAIC engage?
Everyone is welcome to take our classes!
We welcome all status of newcomers, including visitors, working visas, student visas, refugee claimants, citizens, those on LINC waitlists, and more.
If you are an English learner living anywhere in Metro Vancouver you are welcome to join our community!
Why do your classes cost money?
While MOSAIC does have free government-funded English classes through the LINC program, those are restricted to Permanent Residents and Refugees.
At MOSAIC Engage, our classes are fee-for-service (paid classes). That is because we have no outside source of funding. We are 100% community funded, by our student payments.
That means we can open our classes to all newcomers, no matter your status! It also means that every dollar you spend on English classes goes towards creating this amazing opportunity for English learners. As a non-profit organization, we aim to keep our prices as low as possible and create flexible payment options for our community of students.
What are your classes like?
At MOSAIC Engnage, our focus is onbuilding a community where everyone feels safe, welcome, and included.
Our curriculum is based around real world situations and communication. Our goal is to have students learn a lesson in class one day and then use it in their real life the next.
Our classes cover all aspects of English learning, including grammar, vocabulary, proncunication, reading, writing, and of course plenty of opportunities for speaking! No matter what the topic, you will be speaking every day in class and getting feedback from your teachers.
On the first day of class, we do a needs assessment to find out our students levels, goals, and expectations. Based on our students’ responses we adapt our course so that it meets their unique needs.
How can I register?
Online: Go to https://mosaicengage.corsizio.com/ and select the location, level, and time that you want to register for. Click the “register” button and fill out the form. Finally, make your payment via credit card to save your spot in the class
In person: Visit our main office at 2555 Commercial Drive and speak with our staff. We can help you register in person during business hours. We accept payment by credit card, cash, visa-debit, or mastercard-debit.
What if I can’t pay all at once?
When you register for a class, you can pay the full fee, OR you can pay just a deposit of $75. Then, the rest of your fees will be due after class starts.
We can also split your payments into 3 parts if you prefer. Just talk to our staff on the first day to set up a payment plan.
We also have special programs for people with barriers to taking our classes. If you are a refugee claimant you qualify for a 30% discount. We also offer discounts for students with severe financial difficulties. To inquire about these programs send us an email at english@mosaicbc.org
Can I get a refund
If you need to withdraw from your class for any reason, you can do so during the first week of the class and receive a refund. Refunds and transfers are only accepted during the first week of class. The $75 deposit is non-refundable.