BC Safe Haven Resource Network Language Curriculum Guidelines

AMSSA’s Safe Haven Language Curriculum Project, funded by the province of BC, aims to develop curriculum guidelines to support English language teachers in meeting the specific needs of refugee claimants (RCs) in BC to learn English. Partner agencies working with AMSSA in the project include ISSofBC, ICA, and DIVERSEcity.

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Curriculum Sections

Refugee Claimants’ Journey

Learn about the lived experiences, challenges, and strengths of refugee claimants, from displacement to arrival in Canada, and how these impact language learning.

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Guiding Principles

Explore six foundational principles that shape trauma-informed, inclusive, and relevant language teaching for refugee claimants in Safe Haven programs.

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Stand-alone language programs

Access practical strategies and sample tasks for delivering accelerated, needs-based English lessons to refugee claimants in stand-alone classrooms.

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Refugee claimants in LINC classes

Understand the unique needs of refugee claimants in LINC settings and get tools to make LINC lessons inclusive, supportive, and trauma-informed.

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Community engagement

Find strategies and templates to connect learners with essential community resources, including guest speakers, field trips, and referral supports.

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Resource Hub

Browse a curated collection of lesson plans, training tools, and support resources tailored to the needs of Safe Haven teachers and their students.

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