Our Literacy Programs

Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) programs are available across the province. These programs help adult build their foundational skills for work, learning and life.   

Across the province of Ontario, the LBS system offers free upgrading to help people upgrade their

• reading
• writing
• math
• digital
• interpersonal
• and other skills for success

Whether you want to build skills to help you find and keep a job, return to school, earn a credential, begin or complete an apprenticeship, we can help.

You are eligible to attend an adult upgrading program if you

• are a resident of Ontario who can legally work in the province (you have a Social Insurance Number)
• are 18 years or older
• speak and understand English or French enough to understand the literacy instructor
• would benefit from skills upgrading

There are several programs in our 6-county area. There are some specialized programs to fit the needs of certain cultures and abilities. Programs offer you the opportunity to learn what you need at a flexible pace - online or in person. 

Choose a program from the map below, or contact us at literacylink@llsc.on.ca  or 519-681-7307 to talk about which program is the best fit for you.

Not from our area but want to know more about literacy programs near you? 

Regional literacy networks coordinate and refer to upgrading programs across Ontario. Visit our Literacy Across Ontario page to find the literacy network in your area. They can connect you with a free adult literacy program near you.

You can also visit http://www.learningnetworks.ca to learn more.

Program Areas:

• Middlesex
• Oxford
• Elgin
• Brant
• Norfolk
• Haldimand