Literacy Upgrading

Classes are held in-person at Steinbach, Manitoba’s Jake Epp Library and virtually on Zoom. They are free for residents of Manitoba.

Reading and Writing Upgrading

Improve your English reading and writing skills, such as:

  • Comprehension

  • Written organization & formatting

  • Understanding many types of documents

  • Speaking & listening skills

  • Workplace literacy skills

  • Skills for college/university

The classes are flexible to accommodate your personal schedule.

A Stage 3 Literacy Certificate may be applied for up to 2 credits towards the Mature High School Diploma.

Dates of Operation

Fall - September 9 - December 20, 2024
Winter
– January 6 - March 28, 2025
Spring – April 7 - June 20, 2025
Summer – CLOSED

 

Morning Classes:

Mondays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am - 12:30pm

(Both in-person AND online options are available)

Evening Classes:

Tuesdays: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Thursdays: 6:00 - 8:00pm

(Both in-person AND online options are available for evening classes)


Math Upgrading

Learn or relearn math and problem-solving skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and measurements.

Dates of Operation

Fall - September 9 - December 20, 2024
Winter
– January 6 - March 28, 2025
Spring – April 7 - June 20, 2025
Summer – CLOSED

 
 

Afternoon Class:

Thursdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Evening Class:

Mondays, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
(Currently online classes only)


Basic Computer

Learn to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for your Reading and Writing or Math assignments.

Dates of Operation

Fall - September 9 - December 20, 2024
Winter
– January 6 - March 28, 2025
Spring – April 7 - June 20, 2025
Summer – CLOSED

 
 

Afternoon Class:

Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm


(Students must be enrolled in Reading and Writing or Math Upgrading classes to participate in this class.)

Families Learning Together

These classes are free for parents with children ages 5 and under.

  • Parent Child Time (1 hour and 15 minutes) - songs, rhymes, stories, crafts

  • Parent Class Time and Children’s Activity Time (1 hour) - learn everyday English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and parenting skills while children learn English, social skills and motor skills with qualified child care supervisors.

October 8 to December 10, 2024
January 7 to March 18, 2025

Dates of Operation


Days/Times

Tuesdays / 9:30 -11:45 am

Location

Kleefeld EM Church
25121 Road 35N
Kleefeld, MB

To register for Family Literacy Classes, please email vzacharias18@gmail.com or call Valerie Zacharias at 204-371-2896.