Frequently asked questions
What is Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)?
Literacy and Basic Skills are the foundation for successful daily interactions. This program helps English-speaking adults function more effectively, prepares them for skills training or high school, and improves their overall employability. The learners develop essential skills in:
- reading text
- document use
- writing
- numeracy
- oral communication
- thinking
- working with others
- computer use
- continuous learning
Classes are for English-speaking adults:
- over the age of 19, or
- younger than 19 and out of school for one year
And
- whose listening/speaking skills have been measured as a Level 6, based on the
- Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment.
Do you receive a credit for LBS course work?
No. This is a non-credit program that will provide English-speaking adult learners with the basic literacy skills to study the courses necessary to complete their required high school credits or to prepare them for skills training.
When and where are the classes offered?
Mississauga
Monday to Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday to Wednesday:
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Brampton
Monday to Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday to Wednesday:
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Malton
Monday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Do I have to attend all day?
Classes are offered both full and part-time. You can discuss the best times for you with the assessor.
How much do the courses cost?
There is no cost to attend the LBS program.
Where can I park?
Parking is free at all three (3) Adult Education Centre campus sites.
Do you provide babysitting?
Child-minding is available at the Mississauga Adult Education Centre for children three years of age and older, only while the parents are on the site. There is a fee and a separate registration process. Space is limited. There is no child-minding at our Brampton or Malton sites.
How do I learn more about the program?
Please follow the following links:
LBS How to Join a Class Page
Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities website