Simcoe County District School Board, Barrie Learning Centre, Literacy and Basic Skills

Simcoe County District School Board

Site: Barrie Learning Centre

Service: Literacy and Basic Skills

Record #: BAR2467

Last Modified: 10 Nov 2025

Last Full Update: 05 Nov 2025

Description

Description (Service)

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

Service Details

Hours	Office Sep-Jun Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-4pm Jul-Aug Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Class hours Vary
Areas Served	Barrie
Eligibility	Ontario residents 18 years and older, with reading, writing and math skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum must have facility in English
Application	Call to arrange interview
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Site Location	Bayfield Mall north end side entrance
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Learning Centre, Bayfield Mall 320 Bayfield St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection	Hwy 400 and Bayfield St
Mailing Address	Learning Centre, Bayfield Mall 320 Bayfield St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-725-8360
Fax	705-725-8359
E-Mail	les@scdsb.on.ca
Website	www.thelearningcentres.com/programs/literacy_and_essential_skills
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelearningcentres/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningcentres/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SimcoeCountyDSB
Primary Contact	Josephine Jones, Literacy and Essential Skills Co-ordinator, Adult & Continuing Education - SCDSB; Phone: 705-725-8360 ext 45154; Email: jjones@scdsb.on.ca

Agency Overview

About This Agency

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