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Please note: On the last Friday of every month, all St. Charles offices will be closed at 2 pm.

 

Classes will continue as scheduled.

 

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Phone: 905.577.0555

email: info@stcharles.ca


 

Bob Goodwin, 
Principal
St. Charles Adult Education Centres

 


Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) Program

Quick Facts

When

Where

Fees

To Register

Ongoing registration
Flexible schedule.
Mon-Fri: 9am-12 pm
Mon-Thu: 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

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$10 processing fee (non-refundable)
Cash only

Prices subject to change.

Please come to the school on the day you'd like to attend.  Please bring photo ID and the processing fee.

General Information

  • Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) ProgramFor help with reading, writing, spelling or math

  • Up to a grade 10 level

  • Helpful for students preparing for high school credit studies

  • Relaxed adult learning environment

  • Instructors work with learners in developing an individual training plan

  • One-on-one tutoring

  • Qualified and caring instructors

  • On-going evaluation 

  • Job Search/Employment Training

  • Computer training available

BOLD Program (Bridging on Learners’ Development ) 

 

  • For existing LBS students

  • Transitional support into high school credit classes 

  • Available at 150 East 5th location only 

  • $135 fee for consumables and credit assessment (one time fee)

  • Offered to LBS Level 4/5 learners  

  • 5-6 week program 

  • Earn up to 17 high school credits per session 

  • Sessions run in conjunction with our “Second Chance” (MPLAR) program 

  • Referrals must be made by LBS/BOLD instructors

Courses include

  • English (Grade 9/10) 

  • Math (Grade 9/10) 

  • Science (Grade 9/10) 

  • Geography (Grade 9) 

  • History (Grade 10)

 

NEW! Pre PLAR Program

 

  • Available only at East 5th location

  • Offered to LBS level 4/5 learners 

  • Offered to learners who would like to build their confidence before entering the Credit program 

  • Transitional supports offered to strengthen learners' skills in order to enter PLAR and/or Credit programs

  • Benefits those learners who have been out of school for a long time 

  • Provides quick review of skill sets to ensure success in Credit programs

  • In class sessions provided

  • Online options available with instructor/learners' agreement

  • Flexible schedule considered

  • $10.00 processing fee (non-refundable, where applicable)

Courses include

  • English (Grade 9/10) 

  • Math (Grade 9/10) 

  • Science (Grade 9/10) 

  • Geography (Grade 9) 

  • History (Grade 10)

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Program Locations

LBS programs are ongoing.  You can register anytime at any of the locations listed below.

 

Locations (Click on location for map & info)

For all centres, please call 905.577.0555

Location

Address

Day(s) & Time

St. Charles Main St.
(Downtown)

380 Main St. E.

M-F 9:00am-12:00noon

M-Th 12:30-3:30pm

St. Charles East 5th
(Mountain)

150 East 5th St.

M-F 9:00am-12:00noon

M-Th 12:30-3:30pm

St. Charles Barlake
(East End)

60 Barlake Ave.

M-F 9:00am-12:00noon

M-Th 12:30-3:30pm

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