Canadian Education System

8 years of primary school (Grade 1 – 8)

Students can choose to go to College or University after secondary school.

The College is suitable for those who want to learn skill-related or technical courses.

Technicians or skilled labors can obtain their training at college.

The University is good for those who want to learn more thoretical subjects.

Professionals such as doctors, dentists, engineers and lawyers will obtain their pre-requites and training at university.

Take courses to improve your reading, writing and math skills, your English or French or to get your high school diploma.

Through the Literacy and Basic Skills program, you will learn reading, writing, math and other basic skills (e.g. computer) to help you prepare for:

These courses are free and available in English or French. There are courses designed for Indigenous people and Deaf people as well.

To take these courses you have to:

To find out if your reading, writing and math skills are below that level or to find a class near you contact Employment Ontario.

You can take these free classroom courses at more than 300 locations across the province.

You can learn online as part of the Literacy and Basic Skills program.

Four different organizations in Ontario offer free online courses tailored to you. Find out more about learning online: