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EDUCATION & TRAINING
This section has information about continuing education, literacy and basic skills
programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and apprenticeships. For more
detailed information, please contact the programs directly or visit their websites.
General Information and
Referral
Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy
416-961-4013
Literacy Hotline 416-961-5557
344 Bloor Street West, Suite 405
www.mtml.ca/lan
• The website hosts the Literacy Program
Map, an interactive, online referral
database with detailed, up-to-date
information on literacy and upgrading
programs, classes, schools and tutor
associations for adults.
• Telephone information and referral for
adult literacy, upgrading and English as a
Second Language (ESL) programs.
Ontario Ministry of Education and Training
416-325-2929
Toll Free 1-800-387-5514
TTY Toll Free 1-800-263-2892
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng
• Website has information on education and
training programs and how to access them,
as well as Frequently Asked Questions.
School Boards
School boards in Toronto offer day and evening
programs that help learners improve their
reading, writing and basic mathematics so
they can go to high school or college and find
suitable employment. Options include ESL,
English, math, science, co-op, hairstyling and
pre-apprenticeship classes.
The Language Instruction for Newcomers
to Canada (LINC) program is designed
for permanent residents and convention
refugees to help learners achieve basic to high
intermediate levels of English proficiency. Day,
evening and weekend classes. To register, call or
visit the location of your choice.
Toronto Catholic District School Board
General Enquiries 416-222-8282 ext 5314
Adult Education (ESL, LINC, Citizenship,
Literacy, ISAP) 416-222-8282 ext 5348, 2513,
2429, 2491, 2499
www.tcdsb.org
Toronto District School Board
General Line
416-397-3000
Continuing Education and ESL
416-338-4000
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
(LINC) 416-925-5462
Key to Learn, Virtual School (E-learning)
416-396-8481
Continuing Education – Night High School
Classes, General Registration
416-338-4222
www.tdsb.on.ca
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship is an on-the-job training
program for people who want to work in
a skilled trade or occupation and includes
learning new skills from skilled journeypersons.
There are over 130 trades to choose from. Visit
an Employment Ontario office and talk to a
counsellor, visit the website or phone.
www.ontario.ca/employment
416-325-2929
Toll Free 1-800-387-5514
TTY Toll Free 1-800-263-2892
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