Program: York Region District School Board - Thornhill - Uplands Community Learning Centre - Literacy and Basic Skills
Organization: York Region District School Board
Phone Numbers: 905-731-9557 ext 307
Email: uplands@yrdsb.ca
Website: www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-programs/adult-learning/adult-literacy-and-basic-skills
Address:
8210 Yonge St
Markham, ON
L4J 1W6
Location: Cross street: Yonge St and Hwy 7
Accessibility Notes: Unknown; contact for information
Hours: Uplands CLC: Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, closed 12 noon-12:30 pm, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm
Participation house: Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm
Public Contacts: Olga Vartsaba - Assistant Manager
905-731-9557 * olga.vartsaba@yrdsb.ca

Service Description: Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
  • helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
  • virtual programming available

Adults with special needs program at Participation House, 9 Butternut Lane, Markham
  • individualized instruction and support
  • adults with varying levels of abilities build and enhance their employability and life skills for success and independence at their own pace



Fees: None
Application: Call to arrange assessment
Eligibility / Target Population: Ontario residents 19 years and older, with reading, writing and math skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum


  • must have facility in English

Languages: English ; Cantonese ; Italian ; Mandarin ; Spanish
Area Served: Thornhill
See Also: Adult Literacy and Basic Skills
Employment Assistance
Last Updated: 8/28/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=190295

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