Free Services for Immigrants

Montréal | NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE

How to Access Our Services?

Contact our team to learn more about eligibility and available programs. We are committed to helping individuals and families build confidence, independence, and strong connections within Quebec society.

  • We are a trusted community organization in NDG
  • We offer services at no cost
  • We support immigrants at all stages of their settlement journey
  • We promote inclusion, belonging, and intercultural dialogue

Whether you arrived recently or many years ago, if you were born outside Canada, we are here to support you.

We provide comprehensive support designed to help immigrants successfully integrate into Quebec society, including:

  • Personalized integration support
  • Free French courses – French classes for immigrants
  • Employment orientation and job readiness assistance
  • Information about government programs and local resources
  • Community workshops and intercultural activities
  • Support for families and parents
  • Referrals to specialized services
  • Our goal is to promote autonomy, encourage participation in French, and foster active involvement in local community life.
Bienvenue à Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting immigrants and strengthening intercultural relations in our community. Our mission is to facilitate the integration of immigrants—whether newcomers or long-term residents—into the community life of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Quebec society.

Our free services are available to individuals who were born outside of Canada, regardless of how long they have lived in the country.

Important update: There is no longer a five-year residency limit. If you were born outside Canada, you may be eligible for our services—even if you have lived in Canada for more than five years.

For individuals born in Canada, we offer Immigration Education services focused on awareness, information, and community engagement.

free services for immigrants – Settlement & Integration

Free Services for Immigrants Montreal West

Settlement services in Quebec and Canada provide free, confidential, and multi-lingual support to help immigrants, refugees, and newcomers navigate essential administrative procedures.

  • Permanent residents
  • Temporary residents (work or study permit holders)
  • Refugees and protected persons
  • Asylum seekers
  • Sponsored immigrants
  • Individuals who have lived in Canada for any length of time (no 5-year limit applies)

All Services, Programs & Projects

Voices from Our Community / Client Testimonials

Bienvenue à Notre-Dame-De-Grâce place picture
4.6
Based on 105 reviews
G Alfa Omega profile picture
G Alfa Omega
7 months ago
I want to share my experience as a newcomer who received services from Helen Berhane at Bienvenue NDG.

Helen is an incredible person. She is a wonderful woman who truly cares about her community, especially the Eritrean and Ethiopian communities she works with. She is very dedicated, professional, and always ready to help everyone.

Because of her guidance and support, I was able to integrate into society and choose the right education for my future. She helped me understand the system, find the right course, and build a better path for my life. Thanks to her, today I have a job, and I feel confident and integrated into society.

She is truly an asset to our community. From my personal experience, I strongly recommend visiting Helen Berhane if you need help with integration. She will guide you in the right direction.
This is a wonderful place with a beautiful goal - to help people. Olena Vardanian supported me, maybe not in the most difficult question, but still helped me a lot with figuring out all the applications I had to fill out. Im very grateful 🙏
Nastaran Goodarzi profile picture
Nastaran Goodarzi
9 months ago
Majid and Leila at Bienvenue à Notre-Dame-De-Grâce delivered an exceptional level of service that exceeded my expectations. From guiding me through the initial installation steps to handling my work permit application, their thorough and patient explanations simplified what could have been overwhelming processes. They went above and beyond by also supporting my permit extension with clear, step-by-step advice and unwavering attentiveness. Their expertise and commitment greatly eased my settlement into the NDG area. I strongly endorse them for anyone in the Iranian community seeking reliable immigration assistance.
Sofia Omer profile picture
Sofia Omer
10 months ago
Helen is responsible, caring, and always very helpful. She has a wonderful attitude with her clients and always greets me with a big smile. She has supported me in so many ways, including helping me with a lot of paperwork, and I truly appreciate her. I don’t have enough words to thank her—just thank you very much! Thank you, BND, for bringing such a wonderful person who has helped us a lot.
khatoon azizi profile picture
khatoon azizi
1 year ago
I have used the services of this center for about a year and I am very grateful to all the people who supported me in this center. I used the services of the kindergarten and the educational and cultural classes of this center for myself and my children and I learned a lot and Ms. Manisha and the colleagues of this center always welcomed me and my children with a smile and I must give a special thanks to Mr. Majid Mehrjoo and Ms. Leila Bashizadeh who always solved my problems and administrative issues and I was very happy with them. I hope they are always successful. And I recommend everyone, especially new immigrants, to definitely visit this center.
OLABISI OLALEYE profile picture
OLABISI OLALEYE
2 years ago
This place offers lots of services, including immigrants integration to Canada's system, and teaching of the French language to registered students. The staff members of this learning and integration center are terrific and willing to go the extra length for any student ready to genuinely learn and understand the language. It is a good and decent center. Getting a parking spot is not too easy whenever classes are on or about to begin. It is quite easy to get a parking ticket.

The purpose of Bienvenue à NDG’s complaints policy is to establish a fair procedure to treat complaints received. Please complete the form and return it to the following address: info@bienvenuendg.ca

@ 2012 – 2026 Bienvenue à Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | Montréal French Language Center