Programs and Courses
English (ESL) or French as a Second Language (FLS)
Second Language Teaching (DLS)
This program will provide you with a quality education to prepare you for a career teaching English or French as a second language
Master of Arts in Bilingualism Studies (MA)
Obtain a graduate degree in Bilingualism Studies and learn about critical issues in the field of Applied Linguistics
Second Language Certification
This course allows students to demonstrate their proficiency in French or English as a second language
Personnel Courses
OLBI offers free French and English language training for University of Ottawa personnel and their immediate family members
PCALS, Profil de compétence en anglais langue seconde pour les francophones internationaux (formerly RAAFI)
This program will help you improve your English skills
French Immersion Studies
Continue to immerse yourself in French at university
Language Training Services for Academic Staff
OLBI offers many courses in English and French as a second language, along with a series of services specifically geared to University of Ottawa professors
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A bridge towards graduate studies…
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