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Adult Literacy and Numeracy

Study Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Melbourne Polytechnic and improve your quality of life and career opportunities.

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Improve your reading, writing and numeracy skills

We can help you get on track with your career goals. Melbourne Polytechnic’s courses in Adult Literacy and Numeracy can make your life a lot easier at work, or when doing daily tasks such as banking, visiting the doctor or reading the newspaper.

Our Adult Literacy and Numeracy courses are designed for adults who left school early but want to improve their reading, writing, and numeracy skills.

You’ll find Melbourne Polytechnic a welcoming environment, so you’ll settle in quickly. Improving your literacy will benefit your confidence, access to community services, opportunities for workplace promotion and further study. Adults of all ages and backgrounds take these courses and are surprised at how quickly they improve their English language skills.

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