Literacy Upgrading
Classes are held in-person at Steinbach, Manitoba’s Jake Epp Library from September through June. They are free for residents of Manitoba.
Reading and Writing Upgrading
Improve your English reading and writing skills, such as:
Comprehension
Written organization & formatting
Understanding many types of documents
Speaking & listening skills
Workplace literacy skills
Skills for college/university
The classes are flexible to accommodate your personal schedule.
A Stage 3 Literacy Certificate may be applied for up to 2 credits towards the Mature High School Diploma.
Dates of Operation
Fall - September 21 - December 18, 2026
Tuesday and Thursday morning classes will begin Oct. 1, 2026
Winter – January 4 - March 26, 2027
Spring – April 5 - June 18, 2027
Summer – CLOSED
Morning Classes:
Mondays: 10 am - 12 pm
Tuesdays: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Thursdays: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Fridays: 10 am - 12 pm
Evening Classes:
Wednesdays: 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Thursdays: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
*Evening class schedule may differ beginning in January 2027.
Math Upgrading
Learn or relearn math and problem-solving skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and measurements.
Dates of Operation
Fall - September 21 - December 18, 2026
Winter – January 4 - March 26, 2027
Spring – April 5 - June 18, 2027
Summer – CLOSED
Afternoon Class:
Tuesdays: 1 pm - 4 pm
Evening Class:
Tuesdays: 5 pm – 8 pm
*Evening class schedule may differ beginning in January 2027.
Basic Computer
Learn to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for your Reading and Writing or Math assignments.
Dates of Operation
Fall - September 21 - December 18, 2026
Winter – January 4 - March 26, 2027
Spring – April 5 - June 18, 2027
Summer – CLOSED
Afternoon Class:
Fridays: 1 pm - 4 pm
(Students must be enrolled in Reading and Writing or Math Upgrading classes to participate in this class.)
Families Learning Together
These classes are free for newcomer parents with children ages 5 and under.
Parent Child Time (1 hour and 15 minutes) - songs, rhymes, stories, crafts
Parent Class Time and Children’s Activity Time (1 hour) - learn everyday English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and parenting skills while children learn English, social skills and motor skills with qualified child care supervisors.
This fall, 2 Family Literacy sessions will be offered:
Kleefeld Session:
Kleefeld EM Church
25121 Road 35N
Kleefeld, MB
Location
October 6 - November 12, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:30am - 11:30am
Dates & Times
Steinbach Session:
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
465 Henry Street
Steinbach, MB
Location
October 14 - November 9, 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays
9:30am - 11:30am
Dates & Times
To register for Family Literacy Classes, please email josiefastesl@gmail.com.