Frequently Asked Questions

Literacy is about the ability to think, to communicate, to problem solve, to continually learn and the use technology.

The International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) defines literacy as “the ability to understand and employ printed information in daily activities at home, at work, and in the community – to achieve one’s goals and to develop one’s knowledge and potential.”

All of our programming is free, as we are funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

We offer programming to adults age 18 plus.

Call our agency at 705-753-0537 to set up a intake appointment with our program coordinator or email coordinator@literacywestnipissing.ca. We offer year round registrations of new learners.

We require you to bring your SIN (Social Insurance Number) at intake as well as a copy of your transcript from high school if you have one.

Yes you can.

Yes you can. Our agency is wheelchair accessible.

It can take from 1 hour to 2 hours.

The intake assessment helps our educators learn what levels you are at in your literacy and numeracy skills. You will do an assessment for reading, writing and math skills. There is also an assessment we do to learn the type of learning style you prefer.

We offer flexible programming that allows you to do remote learning as well as in person or a combination of each. We work around your schedule.

Want to book an intake or learn more?

Contact our Program Coordinator to set up an appointment.