Adult ESL Literacy Project

Description

This is a special afternoon program for ESL learners who have 10 years or less of formal education in their first language. It provides a small, slower paced class with one-on-one instructor support. The instructor focuses on the learning strategy needs of the learner as well as English.

Who May Apply

Learners must have a Literacy designation on their Reading and Writing Benchmarks of PFL, FL, 1L or 2L from the YMCA placement assessment.

VISITORS TO CANADA CANNOT APPLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

How to Register

On-going registration: Enrol any time

Step 1: Call or visit a St. Charles Campus to book an appointment for a language assessment at the Testing Centre at the YMCA.

Step 2: Bring your YMCA language assessment to the St. Charles campus. Please also bring your immigration documents and $10 consumable fee.

Ask about joining the ESL Literacy Project when you are registering for classes.

Schedule and Locations

September to December 2020 and January – March 2021

12:00 – 3:00 pm

Mountain Campus

150 East 5th Street (at Brucedale)

Hamilton, Ontario L9A 2Z8

FREE Parking accessible from Brucedale Avenue

Tel: 905-577-0555 Press 5, then Press 0

Stoney Creek Campus

60 Barlake (Violet & Centennial)

Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 1G7

FREE Parking accessible from Barlake Avenue

Tel: 905-577-0555 press 7

Free parking

Fees

$10 consumable fee. FREE for existing St. Charles ESL students.

Fees must be paid using SchoolCashOnline: https://hwcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/