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Supports to Attend Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy Training
Who Does it Serve?
- Individuals on income support
Description
Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a provincial program for adult learners and is
made up of three levels: Level I refers to basic literacy and roughly equates to
K-6; Level II is considered equivalent to grades 7-9; Level III corresponds to
grades 10-12 and requires the completion of a minimum of 36 credits in order to
graduate.
Individuals on income support wishing to attend ABE are eligible to receive placement support allowance which may include a start-up allowance, monthly stipend, transportation and subsidized child care.
How to Access?
For information, contact the Advanced Education and Skills office in your area:
Avalon
Department of Advanced Education and Skills
Toll-free: 1-877-729-7888
TTY: 1-888-380-2299
Central
Department of Advanced Education and Skills
Toll-free: 1-888-632-4555
TTY: 1-877-292-4205
Western
Department of Advanced Education and Skills
Toll-free: 1-866-417-4753
TTY: 1-888-445-8585
Labrador
Department of Advanced Education and Skills
Toll-free: 1-888-773-9311
TTY: 1-866-443-4046
or
Adult Basic Education Program