Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)
OLBI offers language courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced
Students from all faculties may enrol in French as a Second Language (FLS) and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Staff and professors have access to FLS and ESL courses through the Language support program for employees. OLBI also offers accelerated FLS and ESL programs.
Bilingualism opens doors
English or French as a Second Language
CCERBAL Research centre
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.
OLBI's newsletter, In Other Words
Professor Rahat Zaidi leads the way to inclusive education for immigrant families
Three brilliant graduates to discover
Speech by Elena Valenzuela, Director of the ILOB, before the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages
Contact us
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
[email protected]
Office hours
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Indigenous Affirmation
We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded.
We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home.
We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.