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Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

If bilingualism opens doors, OLBI holds the key

Language Assessment

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English or French as a Second Language

Courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FLS, Français langue seconde) are meant to help you improve your language skills. The courses are offered from a beginner level to an advanced level.

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Canadian Centre for Studies and Research on Bilingualism and Language Planning (CCERBAL)

The Canadian Centre for Studies and Research on Bilingualism and Language Planning (CCERBAL) fulfills the research mandate of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute. The Centre’s key research themes include language teaching and learning, new technologies, language assessment, and language policy, including family language policy.

More to discover at OLBI

  • Julien Couture Resource Centre

    An extensive collection of resources for self-learning and for teaching English and French in an inviting and functional space.

  • Resources

    A repertoire of useful resources to support you throughout your linguistic journey.

  • Partnerships

    OLBI's innovative and dynamic partnerships with organisations in Canada and across the globe.

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Spotlight on our Students

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Why did you choose uOttawa?

“I chose uOttawa for the French opportunities on and off campus. I was attracted to the French program’s courses and small class sizes, uOttawa’s bilingual campus, and the city’s bilingual culture and proximity to Quebec, a francophone province where I could immerse myself in the language.“ ― Valérie Binder

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Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)


70 Laurier Avenue East
Room 130
Ottawa ON   K1N 6N5
Canada

Tel. : 613-562-5743
Fax. : 613-562-5126
olbi@uOttawa.ca

 

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

September to May
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June to August
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.