Brandon Literacy Council (BLC) offers two core education programs and three community programs for free! Select one of the following links to learn more about the program that interests you:
Education Programs
BLC offers the following two core education programs for free:
Adult Literacy Program (ALP)
Improve your reading, writing, and math skills.
This program is for adult learners with English as their first language and learners with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 5.
Note: We do not teach English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Adult Learning Centre (ALC) | High School
Obtain high school course credits, update a high school course, or get a Mature Student High School Diploma (MSHSD).
Learn more about the high school courses our Adult Learning Centre offers.
BLC does not have scheduled classes.
Here, you are responsible for your own learning progress.
Here, we offer learning materials and assignments the following ways:
In house:
You can visit BLC in person any time during its scheduled open hours to work on your own.
This option gives you immediate access to a teacher when you need help. Plus, attending in-person helps you fulfill our attendance requirement.
By email:
We are happy to send you your work assignments by email (you must still write your tests here on-site).
Note:
To fulfill our attendance requirement while you work from home, make sure you contact your teacher regularly, so he or she can track your progress.
Computer Program
This free computer literacy class runs for three months, three times per year, and teaches basic-to- intermediate Microsoft Windows 11 skills for the following applications (apps):
| App name | Subject description |
| Word | Learn how to develop reports using styles, headers, footers, and references. |
| Excel | Prepare spreadsheets using formulas and charts. |
| PowerPoint | Create presentations using multimedia, hyperlinks, and slide masters. |
Computer Class Schedule
To be more convenient for adult learners, this class runs two evenings per week at the following times:
| Tuesday | Wednesday |
| 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Check here and our Facebook page for upcoming class schedules.
Future Computer Class Dates and How to Register
We are now accepting registrations for our next three-month session which begins
April 7, 2026. Don’t wait to sign up and register! We have only ten spots in our class (ten computers).
To register with us for April 7, 2026, you have the following options:
- Call us at: (204) 729-9964, so we can add your name to the waitlist that you are interested in attending or email us at info@blcbrandon.com with your details (name and phone number).
- Drop by 129 12th Street, Brandon to fill out a class registration form in person and check availability.
English Conversation Program
Recent immigration rates have created a growing demand in our community for English language instruction and practice.
While BLC does not currently offer English instruction for adult learners, we are happy to offer our community this free opportunity to practice speaking English!
Improve your English-speaking skills.
If English is an Additional Language (EAL) for you, and your CLB level is lower than 5, this class offers you a chance to practice your English-speaking skills once a week.
Class schedule and how to sign up.
This class is every Monday for one hour, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. We want to speak with you too! To sign up, call us at: (204) 729-9964 or email us.
Where to learn English in Brandon.
Our Places that Teach English (PDF) poster lists the organizations that teach English in Brandon, Manitoba.
Childminding Program
We now offer childminding services for free to help our learners focus on their studies. Parents can see their children from their seat in the classroom and respond to their needs, if necessary.
Please contact us before you arrive to let us know you will need our childminding service at (204) 729-9964, or info@blcbrandon.com
Childminding Schedule
| Monday and Wednesday | Thursday |
| 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 1 to 3 p.m. |