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Upgrade your learning

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Unlock your potential.

Empower your future.

Become a learner.

Become a learner.

Bedford-Sackville Learning Network is committed to addressing the needs of adult learning by providing FREE learner-centered, results-oriented services through one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction.

Become a volunteer.

Become a volunteer.

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Are you interested in becoming a volunteer tutor? If you have at least 3 hours a week where you would like to help someone improve their abilities in reading, writing, math, science or basic computer skills, please contact us.

Free Programs

Learners may enter programs at any time throughout the school year and work at their own pace. Adult learners are assessed to determine placement in the classes that are right for them.

For more information on any of our programs or to register, please contact us.

  • The CAEC Prep Program helps people without a high school diploma earn a high school equivalency certificate by preparing them for the CAEC assessments, which have replaced the GED in Nova Scotia.

    The program includes five tests in Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing, all of which must be passed to earn the CAEC Certificate.

    We offer a mix of instructor-led sessions and independent study to help you prepare for these exams. Our instructors will guide you through the material, assist with setting up your CAEC account and help you schedule your tests.

    The CAEC is free for Nova Scotia residents. You can find more info on CAEC here.

    To enroll in this program at BSLN, please email hello@bsln.ca or call 902-869-3838.

  • Learners will learn how to use productivity-enhancing applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel. This tutor-lead program is based on the needs of individual learners and introduces learners to common and useful tools in these Microsoft programs and other programs.

    To enroll in this program at BSLN, please email hello@bsln.ca or call 902-869-3838.

  • One-to-one tutoring in reading, writing, math, spelling, and computer basics. The one-on-one tutoring program is flexible to meet the needs and availability of the tutor and learner. Tutors and learners decide when, where and how they meet.

    To enroll in this program at BSLN, please email hello@bsln.ca or call 902-869-3838.

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  • "The experience exceeded all my expectations."

    Mohammad H., Learner

  • "You are never too old. This was a positive experience for me and it gave me a sense of accomplishment."

    Robert H., Learner

  • “Becoming involved with BSLN as an adult tutor has been one of the most gainful volunteering experiences I’ve had to date."

    Kathleen L., Tutor

  • "If you put in the work, it is doable for everyone, you just have to try. It is so worth it."

    Annonymous, Learner

  • "Coaching and imparting mathematical acumen and its practical application in daily life has been most rewarding."

    Carl C., Tutor

“You just have to try. It is so worth it.”

-BSLN Learner

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31 years serving the community!

BSLN has offered community-based literacy and CAEC (formerly GED) preparation programs for adults in one-to-one tutoring and classroom-based instruction since 1994. We’ve helped hundreds of adults in that time.

Some adults find their level of education prevents them from getting a good job and wish to work towards their CAEC (high school equivalency certificate). Others may want to write a letter to their family or read a novel for the first time.

Some adults have gone on to receive their CAEC certificate, gaining them entry into trade programs, colleges and universities. Others have used their new knowledge and abilities to help their children do homework. For a variety of reasons, many have rediscovered their self-esteem and self-confidence.

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Our mission

Bedford-Sackville Learning Network is committed to addressing adult learning needs by providing learner-centered, results-oriented services through small group instruction one-to-one tutoring.

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