Vernon Immigrant Services has 3 different levels and 3 different schedules of English classes that are free for Permanent Residents and naturalized Canadian Citizens. Childminding is available for parents attending class.Not a resident? We are collecting names to start an additional class.Learn to communicate effectively, understand more, get help with your job search, make friends and much more!Vernon and District Immigrant Services has been assisting clients and the Community since 1989 with Settlement Issues, Employment Services and English Language Classes. Our Services are available in English, French, Spanish, Bisaya, Tagalog and German. We are a Non-Profit Society serving Immigrants and Newcomers, Visible Minorities, First Generation Canadians and their families.
Welcome to the City of Vernon, B.C. With a population of 38,150, Vernon is the commercial hub of the North Okanagan. Nestled in the grassland hills and surrounded by three lakes, Vernon boasts year round recreation opportunities that make it an attractive location for residents and tourists alike.In 2010, Vernon was ranked the third best city in BC by MoneySense Magazine based on prosperity, affordable housing, lifestyle and weather, and was ranked number one in entrepreneurial spirit by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Vernon's Historic Downtown boasts many local and unique businesses to meet all your shopping needs.
NOYFSS provides counselling and support services to individuals and families in our community through a variety of community based and residential programs FREE OF CHARGE. We are wheelchair accessible, and are a certified AMSSA Safe Harbour location. NOYFSS is committed to removing barriers for individuals with (and not limited to) physical/mental/developmental exceptionalities, sensory problems (i.e. visual, auditory, etc.), poverty and language/cultural needs. We are also a nut and fragrance free facility.