Work Permit Applicants Please be Advised the Wait Time to test Work Permit holders is currently about 1 month
Before you make an appointment at WELARC, read these common questions.
To make an appointment, you can:
NEW! Use our online Appointment and Information Tool to register: bit.ly/3FjEhhx
Call WELARC at 204-943-5387 and leave a clear message with your name, phone number, and reason for calling
Email info@welarc.net and include your name, phone number, and reason for emailing
We will return your phone call or email as soon as possible.
OR
Come to 275 Portage Avenue floor 4 from 10:00am-11:30am OR 2:00pm-3:30pm
Bring your:
Immigration document (PR card OR landing paper, OR work permit)
AND
A document with your address (health card, driver's license or rental lease)
Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre
400-275 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3B 2B3
We recommend you come to WELARC by bus, walk or bike. If you come by car, parking is limited and can be expensive.
Phone: (204) 943-5387
Fax: (204) 943-9614
info@welarc.net
Monday 8:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm in person
5:00pm-8:00pm online *limited appointments available*
Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
February 17th, Monday - Louis Riel Day CLOSED
April 18th, Friday - Good Friday CLOSED
April 21st, Monday - Easter Monday CLOSED
May 19th, Monday - Victoria Day CLOSED
June 30th, Monday & July 1st, Tuesday - Canada Day CLOSED
August 4th, Monday - Terry Fox Day CLOSED
September 1st, Monday - Labour Day CLOSED
September 30th, Tuesday - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation CLOSED
October 13th, Monday - Thanksgiving CLOSED
November 11th, Tuesday - Remembrance Day CLOSED
December 25th - December 26th, 2025 - CLOSED for Christmas Holidays