Hamilton Wentworth District School Board

Community and Continuing Education, King William Learning Centre
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Record #: HAM0645 Last Modified: 29 May 2012 Last Full Update: 29 May 2012
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsSchool board, individual school, education or training organization
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Goodwill Bldg
225 King William St, 3rd Flr
Hamilton, ON L8R 1B1
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Major IntersectionWellington St N and King St E
Office Phone905-526-9337
Fax905-526-8993
Websitewww.cce.hwdsb.on.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionThe King William Learning Centre is an adult learning centre with a number of different programs. Programs available include: 
 
* Community and Continuing Education: 
 
Adult Day School (ADS),- designed for adults who have not completed their high school education but wish to obtain an Ontario Secondary Diploma. 
 
 
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS),- instruction focuses on reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies  
 
 
English as a Second Language (ESL)- Level 1,2,3, Introuduction to the english language. 
 
* U-Turn - Designed to jumpstart students and get them on the continuing education track quickly and effectively. This is a good preparation course for PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) which upon successful completion provides much needed grade 9 and 10 credits allowing the student to continue high school. 
 
Alternate Education Programs: 
 
* System Alternative Education - A secondary school program for 16-17 year olds with a low credit count (10 or less) and who have not yet met their full potential at school. 
 
* Gateway to safe schools - For expelled students or students with a long-term suspension (6-20 days) 
 
DatesSchool year and some summer programs
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Open to adults of all ages, EI recipients and displaced workers, persons re-entering the work force and resuming their education
ApplicationApply through Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Assessment Centre at 905-521-2554 for ADS, LBS and U-turn programs. ESL direct to King William Learning Centre. SAC - Home school of student fills out the application form.
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingProvincial - Ontario
Record Classification
Service CategoriesAdult High School Diploma Programs ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Continuation High Schools ; Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs ; English as a Second Language ; GED Instruction