For Learners
How to Apply | Learner Eligibility Criteria
How to Apply
Want to become a learner?
1. Contact us at 613-234-2494.
2. Meet with Dee or Karen for an assessment of your needs and goals.
3. When you are matched with a tutor, your tutoring sessions will be once a week, for two hours at a time that suits you both. You will be expected to complete approximately two hours of homework each week.
We can help you with:
Reading
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Writing
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Basic Math
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Computer Skills
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Learner Eligibility Criteria
Learners must:
- be at least 18 years old
- live in Ontario
- be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, Refugee Claimant, or Work Permit
- have a Social Insurance Number
- need literacy and essential skills to find or keep a job, move on to further education or training or meet everyday needs
- have strong listening and speaking skills in English
- be able to meet for 2 hours a week and be willing to do at least 2 hours of independent homework a week between lessons
- commit to regular and consistent attendance
- demonstrate the ability to make progress
Still not sure?
Then contact 211; they’ll suggest the literacy program that suits your needs.
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