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Learner Information

What is also?

also is a program for adults that provides skills upgrading and tools towards work and daily living.

What does also offer?

We are a small program that offers one-to-one teaching in literacy, math, and computers. We will work with you to build self confidence by assessing your skills, and then building on these skills.

also offers many programs and opportunities for adult learners. These include:

adult upgrading (including literacy, ASL and English, math, life skills)
ACElinks High School Equivalency Program
supported volunteering in Heartwood House
workshops in cooking, poetry, and more
family literacy support for parents

Is there anything for my children?

We also have free childcare for children 6 months to 6 years while learners are at also. The Children's Program is enriched with literacy and language, and it helps develop your child's early literacy skills to give him/her a better start at school. It is a small program run by trained staff.

When is also open?

also - Adult Program

also is open for morning and afternoon sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Morning sessions run from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Afternoon sessions run from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Children's Program is open the same hours.

also - Deaf Adult Program

Also Deaf Program – also is open for afternoon and evening sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Fridays, also is open for morning and afternoon sessions.

Morning classes run from 9:00 am -12 noon
Afternoon classes run from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Evening classes run from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Where is also located?

also is at Heartwood House (same building as OC Transpo Lost and Found) on the corner of Rideau St. and Chapel St. (view map)

Bus # 7, 12, 14, and 18 pass right by our door!

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Heartwood House
153 Chapel Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 1H5