North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada [Provisional Version 0.1]

61 - Education services

611001 - Basic education and skills programs

611001.1 - Basic education and skills programs

Pre-primary, elementary and secondary programs and courses providing a formal basic education for children and adults; and other programs providing fundamental knowledge and skills needed by individuals to function productively in society. Includes early childhood education programs, literacy and numeracy programs, adult basic education programs, non-credit second language programs, and personal improvement programs.

611001.1.4 - Second language learning programs (non-credit)

Programs and courses that focus on the development of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking a language or languages other than the mother tongue, that are needed to perform day to day tasks. Includes programs designed to assist immigrants, and language learning summer camps. Programs are not for academic credit, although some form of recognition or award may be granted.

611001.1.4.1 - English as a second language programs

Programs and courses that focus on the development of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English as a second language.

611001.1.4.2 - French as a second language programs

Programs and courses that focus on the development of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking French as a second language.

611001.1.4.3 - Aboriginal language as a second language programs

Programs or courses that focus on the development of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking an Aboriginal language as a second language.

611001.1.4.4 - Spanish as a second language programs

Programs and courses that focus on the development of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish as a second language

611001.1.4.5 - Other second language programs

Programs and courses that focus on the development of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking a second language, other than English, French, Aboriginal languages, or Spanish.

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