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Whether you’re looking to upgrade your skills or explore something new, here you can find a variety of continuing education programs designed for adult learners, professionals, and lifelong learners. Here are some great options!

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Continuing Education Programs

Unlock your next adventure—find the perfect program today.

High School Completion, Literacy and Learning Information
Phone: 604-296-6901
Email: burnabycce@burnabyschools.ca
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Literacy and Learning Information 
Phone: 604-681-4199
Email: info@decoda.ca
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Literacy Tutoring, I-CARE
Phone: 604-527-5409
Email: walkern@douglascollege.ca
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Literacy and Learning Information 
Phone: 604-713-5848
Email: vancouver@frontiercollege.ca
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Literacy and Learning Information 
Phone: 604-296-9013
Email: inquiries@burnabyschools.ca
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Literacy and Learning Information 
Phone: 778-320-9776
Email: burnabyliteracynow@burnabynh.ca
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Literacy and Learning Information 
Phone: 604-873-3772
Email: jpateman@necvancouver.org
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English Programs

English as a second language.

Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)
Phone: 604-296-6901
Email: louise.thorburn@burnabyschools.ca
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North

English Conversation
Phone: 604-294-5444
Email: northinfo@burnabynh.ca
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South

English Conversation
Phone: 604-431-0400
Email: literacy@burnabynh.ca
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Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)
Phone: 604-522-5902 ext 1172
Email: eysa.alvarez@issbc.org
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Free English Classes (LINC)

Language Instruction For New Immigrants & Refugees (*eligibility criteria) Phone: 604-684-8825
Email: linc@mosaicbc.org
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Low-Cost English Classes

MOSAIC Engage provides affordable English language training to newcomers of various immigration statuses. Phone: 604-708-3905
Email: english@mosaicbc.org Website  Twitter  Facebook  YouTube  LinkedIn

Literacy Foundations
Phone: 604-517-6286
Email: sinniss@sd40.bc.ca
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Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)
Phone: 604-936-5900
Email: jill.lee@success.bc.ca
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Testing for English Levels
Phone: 604-876-5756
Email: wes_schroeder@telus.net
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Libraries and Schools

Burnaby boasts both excellent school libraries and a strong public library system.

Library Services
Phone: 604-436-5400
Email: bpl@bpl.bc.ca
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Library Services
Phone: 604-421-5454
Email: bpl@bpl.bc.ca
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Library Services
Phone: 604-299-8955
Email: bpl@bpl.bc.ca
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Library Services
Phone: 604-522-3971
Email: bpl@bpl.bc.ca
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Strong Start Family Programs
Phone: 604-296-6900
Email: inquiries@burnabyschools.ca
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Literacy and Learning Information 
Phone: 604-296-6885
Email: inquiries@burnabyschools.ca
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Library Services
Phone: 604-527-4660
Email: askus@nwpl.ca
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Strong Start Family Programs 
Phone: 604-517-6240
Email: info@sd40.bc.ca
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High School Completion
Phone: 604-517-6286
Email: sinniss@sd40.bc.ca
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Education Programs
Phone: 604-526-2522
Email: mail@purposesociety.org
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English Language Learning, Foundation Skills Courses, High School Completion
Phone: 604-517-6191
Email: virtualschoolbc@sd40.bc.ca
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Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP)

This program supports English speakers who need help with essential reading and writing skills by pairing them with a trained tutor. They meet once a week for two-hour sessions.

If you are interested in tutoring within the program or  if you know a friend or family member who could benefit from this support, please feel free to reach out to us at:

Phone: 604-396-7307 Email: literacy@burnabynh.ca

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