Access2English

Instruction for adults who want to improve reading, writing, speaking, and other skills

Archway Access2English

The Access2English program provides free support for adult learners through volunteer tutors and formal classes taught by professional instructors.

Students can receive assistance with learning English, including reading, writing and speaking. Instruction is available from beginner to advanced levels.

Instruction is also available in computer, math, and literacy skills.

About Our Students

Learners include adults whose native language is English, as well as immigrants and newcomers for whom English is an additional language.

We assist learners who need to upgrade their skills to apply for their permanent residency or enter employment training. Some learners seek assistance for test preparation or improved literacy.

Volunteer Tutors

Volunteers and learners arrange to get together at convenient locations in the community or online for up to four hours every week. They work on meeting literacy goals set by the learner for improved quality of life, employment, or self-sufficiency. Small group-learning situations are also possible if learners in the group have similar skill sets.

Volunteer tutors are trained and supported by an experienced English Language Learner professional. 

Formal Classes led by Professional Instructors

Classes are offered twice a week in the evenings and focus on workplace skills for learners with beginner and intermediate English language skills.

Who We Help

Learners must be at least 17 years old and live in Abbotsford, Mission, and Aldergrove areas.
Tutoring Support – Canadian-born and all immigration statuses are eligible, except temporary visitors.
Formal Classes – Open to work permit holders, naturalized citizens, refugee claimants, and Ukrainian temporary residents (CUAET)
This free program typically runs from September to June, but intake is continuous.

To Apply to Access2English

Download and complete the application form online then bring it into our office.
- OR Pick up and complete the application form in-person in our office.
- Please bring your immigration document.
We will then call you with an assessment appointment date and time.
There is no referral needed.
Please be aware that there is usually a waitlist.
Instruction is free for those living in the Abbotsford, Mission, and Aldergrove areas.

Apply for the program

Sign Up to Volunteer

If you love learning and teaching others you can volunteer as a tutor.

While formal qualifications are not necessary, this program is ideal for people wanting to become teachers, and current or retired educators.

Online training for new volunteers occurs throughout the year and volunteers are supported by an experienced English Language Learner professional.

Apply to Volunteer as a Tutor

Download and Complete an Application Form

“Everyone just wants to communicate.”

Sharon

Read about Sharon's experience tutoring

“I am deeply grateful to Access2English for allowing me to meet many precious people and to study English.”

Seong-Heui

“Diane is an outstanding, enthusiastic, hard-working, and resourceful teacher. I feel more confident in writing and reading, as she really pushed me in a positive way to improve my skills.

I am so fortunate and thankful to the program, and my instructor, for providing me the motivation and a comfortable environment to learn.”

Learner

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Contact Info

A2E@archway.ca
General Inquiries: 604.768.6277
Appointments: 604.217.5841
Fax: 604.864.8201

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Office Hours

8:30am – 2:30pm / 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Monday – Thursday

Evening appointments available

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Address

Archway Community Services
102-31943 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC V2T 1V5

In Partnership with:

“Linda is an excellent teacher and a very special human being. I really enjoy the classes we have and I think that thanks to that, I am no longer afraid to try and speak and understand what is said to me. There are no words to express my thanks and best wishes to both Linda and Archway for their excellent service.”

Beatriz