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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GRADUATE

What is Literacy and Basic Skills?

​The Adult Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program helps learners prepare to:

  • Complete secondary school
  • Go to college or university
  • Enter the workforce
  • Get an apprenticeship
  • Have greater personal independence
Those wishing to enroll in this program must be:
  • 18 years of age or older (certain exceptions apply)
  • Canadian citizenship, permanent residents, convention refugees or refugee claimants

We offer continuous enrollment and CLASSES ARE FREE

How to Register

1.  Complete our online application form, including indentification and a copy of your transcript.  After you submit these documents, you'll receive a call or email explaining your next steps in the application process.

2.  Meet with Guidance.  Meet with guidance counselor to complete your Credit Counseling Summary.

3.  Proceed to LBS+.  Receive academic support through the LBS program as you complete Jr PLAR assessments.

4.  Complete your Sr PLAR.  Continue course work in night, at SWAC (School within a College) or through ILC (Independent Learning) to complete any required senior credits.

5.  Graduate

 

Windsor Campus: Mason Education CentreLeamington Campus: P.A.S.S Leamington
284 Cameron Ave
Windsor, ON N9B 1Y6

Phone: (519) 253-5006 Ext: 11007 or 11008
Fax: (519) 253-0053

215 Talbot Street East
Leamington, ON N8H 3X5

Phone: (519) 322-1688
Fax: (519) 326-0410

Monday - Friday
8:30am to 3:00pm

Monday - Friday
9:00am to 3:30pm

Class Times

​Classes are offered on a full or part time schedule. The student timetable is based on site location, course/level availability and scheduling.

    • Mornings - 9:00 am to 11:30 am (5 days per week)(Windsor Only)
    • Afternoons - 12:15 pm to 2:45 pm (5 days per week)
    • Nights - 6:45 pm to 9:15 pm (2 nights per week, Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday - virtual format) Learners must complete any assessments or tests in person.

Adult Students: Click here to register

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