For the Love of Literacy Conference 2026 | Free Online Event – Jan 24 | [Register Now →]
For the Love of Literacy Conference 2026 | Free Online Event – Jan 24 | [Register Now →]
Access tailored tools, resources, and strategies designed for instructors working with adult EAL literacy learners.
Equip your learners with the skills they need to succeed in everyday life and integrate into their communities.
Our resources are crafted to support language development, overcome literacy challenges and build confidence.
Check out the Literacy Centre of Expertise events and Facebook group to connect with other instructors, share experiences, and discuss techniques for success.
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a not-for-profit organization offering Language, Employment and Settlement services to newcomers and Canadians.
Our Literacy programming was launched in 2005 in response to a growing need for basic language skills, to prepare beginners with the foundations needed to continue learning English.
In our experience, Literacy is key to students’ success. This website is designed to support Literacy instructors and the important work they do.
TIES is located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy comprising the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai First Nations, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations.
The City of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6). Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).
