Become a Student

Welcome to LCYS, if you are thinking about becoming a student, we would like to congratulate you on taking this step in improving your life.

We want you to know that you are not alone. There are thousands of students across Canada who are working to upgrade their literacy skills and you can too!

LCYS works with adults to provide:

• Essential Skills – Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Writing, and Oral Skills
• Employment Skills – Computers, Document Use, and Problem Solving Skills
• Life Skills – Teamwork Skills, and Personal Management Skills

Our programs are free, confidential, and are offered at flexible times. We provide a friendly learning environment and you progress at your own pace. We are here to help you to build your skills.

Our committed volunteer tutors and friendly staff are ready to work with you – all you have to do is call us at 905-853-6279 or email us at lityork@lcys.ca. We look forward to assisting you in achieving your goals!

Student Testimonials

“The Literacy Council has helped me a lot with my reading. The tutors I have had have encouraged me and have provided positive support in my efforts.”
Student, after 11 months.

“The Literacy Council matched me perfectly with a terrific tutor. I have now reached my long-term goals but I’ll still be learning.”
Student, after 2 years.

“With the support and materials provided by the Literacy Council I was able to achieve my goals.  I attribute this to the encouragement from the staff and my tutor. I would not be where I am now without their help.”
Student, after 18 months.

“You learn stuff that you forgot. Derwyn is a wonderful teacher.”
Student after 8 months in math group and has gone on to college.

“Thank you for all your help. Couldn’t have passed without your help.”
Student after 9 months of study for GED.

“I needed more assistance than what I had received and I didn’t function well when there were a lot of people in the computer lab; I found it over whelming.” “I have noticed improvement in my computer skills since being at LCYS.”
Student, after 5 months.

“The staff were fantastic. I feel confident when I walk up to a computer.”
Student after a year, student was unable to continue due to employment pressures.

“I’m very pleased with the computer program.”
Student who worked in VLC and Aztec for improving work skills

“I love the program and I enjoyed working with my tutor. Thank you very much for all your help.”
Student is employed and taking course in college in the evening.

“The staff were fantastic.”
Student after 1 year of study for GED.

“Your program gives better explanation, and working at your own pace is good because you can understand what you are learning. I am finding college different. I am glad I found your program.”
Student after one year in our program and now attending college.

“Thank you so very much for everything you have done for me. I am a different person now.”
Student after 2 years in literacy program and now prepared to look for employment.