Capilano University

Email: qmflp@capilanou.ca
Phone: 604-986-1911 ext. 3174

Queen Mary Family Learning Program

Who:

  • Newcomer parents, caregivers, grandparents, and relatives
  • People with developmental challenges of all ages

What:

  • Learn and practice English language skills
  • Meet other newcomers in the community
  • Learn about Canadian schools, community services, and society
  • Held at Saint John’s Anglican Church
  • Program provided in collaboration with the City of North Vancouver

When:

  • Mondays 1 – 2:30pm
  • Thursdays 10 – 11:30am

Registration: Call or email (mlebeau@capilanou.ca) to register

Lower Lonsdale Literacy Outreach Program

Who:

  • Adults of all ages who want to improve their English and/or digital literacy skills

What:

  • One-on-one tutoring at for people who want to improve their English and/or digital literacy skills
  • Match with a tutor at John Braithwaite Community Centre (145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver), and then meet your tutor virtually or in-person at a location that works for both of you
  • Program provided in collaboration with North Shore Neighbourhood House, Impact North Shore, City of North Vancouver Library, and the City of North Vancouver

When:

  • Tuesday 10 – 11:30am
  • Wednesday and Friday 11:30am – 2:30pm

Registration: Call or email (literacy@capilanou.ca) to register

Long-Term Pen Pals

Who: People of all ages wishing to improve their English literacy skills and seniors.

What: People wishing to improve their English literacy skills form a long-term connection with a senior in the community who they write letters to back-and-forth.

When: Anytime

Registration: Call or email to registeriming to implement several intergenerational programs. Subscribe to their newsletter to stay up to date!