Basic Literacy
Outreach
Indigenous
Family Literacy
English Practice Groups
BEARS and BEAMS
Youth Programs
Computers
Our bookstore
Well Read Books

Basic Literacy

Would you like to improve your basic skills?

We can find a volunteer tutor to help you with reading, writing, math and computer skills. learn more »

Or are you someone who would like to help another adult upgrade their skills?

We can offer you training.volunteer »

Outreach

Are you an adult who would like some help improving your language or math skills?

Would you find it difficult to come to our downtown Nanaimo location?

We have volunteer tutors who will help you. learn more »

Indigenous

Are you an adult of First Nations, Inuit or Metis heritage?

This program offers free one-to-one tutoring from a trained volunteer tutor in basic reading, writing and math skills in your specific locations on or off reserve in Ladysmith, Nanaimo and Nanoose. Literacy Central Vancouver Island (LCVI) tutors are available at Tillicum Lelum, VIU and LCVI. learn more »

Family Literacy

Are you a parent who would like to improve your literacy skills to support your learning and your children’s learning?

Volunteer tutors can help with developing your language, math and other skills.

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English Practice Groups

English Practice Groups (EPG) are for Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and Temporary Foreign Workers.
They provide adults with opportunities to work on their English listening and speaking skills in a group environment. learn more »