Learning Centres Barrie Campus
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Contacts
Office Phone	705-725-8360
Fax	705-725-8359
Website	www.thelearningcentres.com
Primary Contact	Marion Dixon, Program Co-ordinator, Barrrie Learning Centre - Adult & Continuing Education; Email: mdixon@scdsb.on.ca
Alternate Contact	Anna Massimiliano-Irving, Vice Principal, Adult & Continuing Education
Addresses
Address	Bayfield Mall 320 Bayfield St, Unit 68 Barrie, ON L4M 3C1   View Google Map
Address Notes	Bayfield Mall north end side entrance
Intersection	Hwy 400 and Bayfield St
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Description and Subjects
Description	The Learning Centre provides adult learners of all ages and abilities with opportunities to discover new knowledge, develop new skills and to achieve personal learning goals * upgrading in English and Math * Ontario Secondary School Certificate (Grade 10)* Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) * College and University prerequisites * apprenticeship prerequisites * workplace certificates * driver education * Personal Support Worker * English as a second language * Phoenix program (day school for age 18-20 year olds) * Business program * The Learning Centre is operated by the Simcoe County District School Board
Sup. Description	ADULT UPGRADING PROGRAMS - Classes in Literacy and Essential Skills (LES) to adults 19 years of age or older     ADULT DAY SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES - Math, English, Computers, Accounting, Law, Geography, Social Sciences and more    NIGHT SCHOOL - Math, English, Sciences and more    SUMMER SCHOOL - Designed for students of all ages, Grade 7-11 Remedial program, 7-8 Literacy and Numeracy, full credit courses including Civics and Careers     CORRESPONDENCE COURSES - Designed for students 18 years and older, begin anytime, Ministry of Education credit courses, complete credits at home, individual assistance by qualified teachers available     PART-TIME AND GENERAL INTEREST COURSES - English as a Second Language (See separate record) * Driver Education * Learn to Speak Spanish and Greek (offered based on minimum enrollment) * First Aid and CPR Level C
Subjects	Academic upgrading ; Adult education ; Distance education ; Driver education ; Language instruction ; Literacy instruction ; Secondary schools
Service Details
Hours	Office September-June Mon-Thu 8:30 am-9 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Office July-August Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Class hours vary, call for information
Dates	Year round * Summer courses July and August
Areas Served	Barrie - and surrounding area
Eligibility	Adults * Simcoe County residents * 18yrs old or out of school for 1 year, exceptions may apply * Adult Upgrading Programs 19yrs and up * Phoenix Program 18-20yrs * Correspondence Students 18 yrs or older, not attending a secondary school * students attending a secondary school part-time may register with written approval from their school principal
Application	Registration
Fees	Program - vary depending on course
Languages	English