Programs and Courses
English (ESL) or French as a Second Language (FLS)
Second Language Teaching
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
Language Courses for Staff
OLBI offers free French and English language training for eligible University of Ottawa personnel and their immediate family members
French Immersion Studies
Continue to immerse yourself in French at university
Language Support Services for Professors
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.
Info and useful links
- MA in Bilingualism Studies
Make the leap to graduate studies…It’s not too late to register! - French Immersion Stream
- English Immersion Stream
What is OLBI?
This animation video presents different facets of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI).