Toronto, ON, M6E 2H4
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M6A 3C1
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M3M 2G3
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M6M 4L8
- English language skills instruction to increase literacy, numeracy, and ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing
- workshops, conversation circles and community activities
- computer lab
Toronto, ON, M6N 1B7
Literacy training, numeracy, digital and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
- accommodation for students with disabilities for final tests
- assistance through student's TVO ICL Portal or by email
- academic upgrading
Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3
- Emergency Interpreting Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, [email protected], SMS/Text 416-712-6637 (charges may apply)
- Deaf-Blind Intervening Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, Allan Wareham [email protected]
Literacy and basic skills training, including
- numeracy, digital literacy
- communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
- instruction is provided one-on-one or in group sessions, both on-site or virtually
Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2
Literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills for adults with intellectual disabilities
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2
In Waterloo Region, United for Literacy runs free educational support programs for children and youth. These programs are facilitated by screened and trained United for Literacy volunteer tutors.
Toronto, ON, M6G 1L6
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
ON, M4G 3E8
Literacy and basic skills training for adults who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision * individual and group instruction to support learning goals including employment, high school and post-secondary education, and daily skills * programs are offered in the students' preferred communication method * available virtually and in classrooms, community locations, or students' homes
ON, M4G 3E8
Specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind
Intervenor Services - Trained intervenors facilitate communication for people who are Deafblind * methods of communication include:
- American Sign Language
- braille
- larege-print notes
- print on palm
- two-hand manual
- voice over (speaking with an adjusted tone, speed and volume)
Services and Programs:
- Emergency Intervenor Services
- Skills Development Services
Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
Specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind
Intervenor Services - Trained intervenors facilitate communication for people who are Deafblind * methods of communication include:
- American Sign Language
- braille
- larege-print notes
- print on palm
- two-hand manual
- voice over (speaking with an adjusted tone, speed and volume)
Services and Programs:
- Emergency Intervenor Services
- Skills Development Services
Toronto, ON, M3H 5Y2
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
ON, M2L 1A2
Offered on full-time or part-time basis, participants learn reading, writing, maths, American Sign Language
ON, M2L 1A2
Toronto, ON, M3N 1M6
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M2N 6E8
- kindergarten through grade 12
- single gender and coeducational secondary schools
- Catholic family life education
- Advanced Placement Program
- alternative education programs
- French as a second language, French Immersion and Extended French
- support services
Adult Education
- adult upgrading centres
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- citizenship language classes
- child care centres, after school programs, recreation programs, caregiver and child drop-ins and parenting centres at some schools
- placement centre for new Canadian secondary school students, call 416-393-5500 for appointment
Toronto, ON, M2N 5N8
Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes
- after school programs, child care, food programs
- adult education and services
- English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes
- French immersion
- International Baccalaureate
- special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities
- support services
Adult Education and Services: academic upgrading, day schools
- pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship programs
- employment services
- ESL resource centres and Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)
- Learning4Life, adult general interest courses
- newcomer services
- reception centers for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries
Alternative Schools Program: flexible learning environments to meet student's needs
- list of elementary schools
- list of secondary schools
Metropolitan Toronto School for the Deaf: elementary school that operates completely in American Sign Language (ASL)
Support Services: guidance counselling
- academic counselling
- home instruction
- interpreting services for families and schools
- psychiatry, psychology, and social work
- reading and speech correction
- transportation for persons with physical disabilities
- Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2104
- youth alienation programs include advocacy, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters
- all services may not be available in all locations
- day school program
- secondary credit courses offered through the Internet
- partnership with Ministry of Education
Next-Steps Employment Centre: see separate entries
For more information see branch listings
Toronto, ON, M2N 5N9
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M9R 3C8
Social, education and health related activities
- ESL and literacy classes
- skills training for immigrant women including sewing classes, computer classes
- workshops
- free child minding when parents are in programs and workshops
- assistance with form filling, immigration, housing, resume writing, and job searching
- support groups
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M6J 0A8
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M6J 0A8
- book clubs designed for adult literacy learners
- expressive arts program such as creative writing and visual art
- health and wellness workshops
- current programs
