Literacy is more than 
knowing how to read and write. 

A person who is literate 

can use reading, writing, speaking, 
and numerical skills effectively to understand 
and participate in the world around them.


Literacy is not a fixed skill. 
It needs to be exercised and challenged. 
Otherwise, the skill will not strengthen and may weaken.


Source: Project READ Literacy Network


See the resources in the right column for additional information 
about literacy considerations in Quebec and Canada.

5 levels used to define literacy in Canada:

Literacy agencies in Canada use the International Adult Survey Levels to assess the abilities of literacy clients.   

Full definitions & survey summary

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Literacy for Life 
Fact Sheets

Developed by the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN); provide a series of two-pager highlights on literacy and related topics.

Literacy Fact Sheets

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Literacy in Quebec

More than 4,500 Quebec residents took part in the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS).   

Survey Highlights