Welcome to the HEU Language Training Registration
Registrations will be accepted between
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 6:00am PST and Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 11:59pm PST
You must follow 3 steps to register for the class:
- You must take two placement tests: a listening test and a reading test.
- You will receive the results of your tests in an email within 36 hours. The email will tell you if you are eligible. If eligible, you will receive a code to register for the Intermediate class or the Advanced class.
- Register for the appropriate class (Intermediate or Advanced) using the code sent to you. You can choose the day class or evening class, or the online or hybrid(in-person and online) whichever best suits your schedule.
Please note: space in the class is limited to 30 students. Filling out the registration form does NOT automatically guarantee you a space in the class. Classes are filled by "first come, first served".
If you registered for the course, you will be notified by December 18 confirming your registration.
Click Here to take your placement test: https://forms.office.com/r/vghpEvH4kB
Advanced Class HYBRID (online + in-person with FREE childcare)
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 10:00 AM PST – Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM PDTAdvanced Class ONLINE Day
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 10:00 AM PST – Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM PDTAdvanced Class ONLINE Evening
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 10:00 AM PST – Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM PDTIntermediate Class ONLINE Day
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 10:00 AM PST – Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM PDTIntermediate Class ONLINE Evening
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 10:00 AM PST – Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM PDTThe HEU language training course is ideal for any HEU member who does not speak English as their first language and who wants to:
- Improve their English skills at their workplace;
- Get English proficiency to qualify for health care training programs; and
- Gain confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English
There are two types of classes:
1) Online:
- You will complete independent study activities on your own schedule on a Moodle site.
- There will be weekly group workshops and one-to-one meetings with your teacher on Zoom.
2) Hybrid: Online and In-person
- You will complete independent study activities on your own schedule on a Moodle site.
- There will be weekly classes in-person Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 at MOSAIC Vancouver Language Centre, Suite 304, 2730 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- There is childcare available for children 6 months to 12 years
About the Course
The course runs for four months.
- You will study topics to help you communicate and feel more confident in your workplace.
- There are 4 modules covering topics such as: workplace culture, communication with co-workers and clients, workplace safety, advocating for yourself, emails, and more!
- There will be assessments throughout the course to help you see your progress.
At the end of the course there will be the opportunity to take a Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT) or International English Language Test (IELTS) . These tests are needed to apply for many training programs.
Course Participation
Participants will be expected to:
- Complete 5 hours per week of online independent study, which is 5-10 online activities.
- Attend 1 workshop per week, in-person or on Zoom. You can attend any Zoom time that works for their schedule. It does not have to be the same time every week.
- Attend one-to-one meetings on Zoom with the instructor, as needed.
- Complete assessments, to track language progression
Please note that the course will be online. Participants should be comfortable navigating websites. The course works best with a laptop or tablet. Loaner devices are available, if needed.