Bilingual studies and language learning
Improving your second-language skills can help you succeed in your studies and give you access to new and better career and training opportunities. At the University of Ottawa, the largest bilingual university in the world, we have developed unparalleled expertise in this area, allowing you to thrive in both English and French, the two languages of our institution, languages that also happen to be spoken all over the world, while you pursue a top-level education.
Learn French
Students from all faculties can enroll in French as a Second Language (FLS) courses. Regardless of your level of French proficiency, our wide range of courses will meet your needs and goals.
Enhance your university experience further by adding a minor or major in French as a Second Language to your undergraduate degree, or opt for a microprogram by simply taking four FLS courses.
Enhance your university experience further by adding a minor or major in French as a Second Language to your undergraduate degree, or opt for a microprogram by simply taking four FLS courses.
Learn English
Discover our English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, available to all uOttawa students, regardless of your level of language proficiency. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, our courses are specially designed to help you improve your English skills.
Additionally, you have the opportunity to add a minor or major in English as a Second Language to your undergraduate degree. Or, you can opt for a microprogram by taking 4 ESL courses of your choice.
Additionally, you have the opportunity to add a minor or major in English as a Second Language to your undergraduate degree. Or, you can opt for a microprogram by taking 4 ESL courses of your choice.
French Immersion Stream
Designed for Anglophone and Allophone students who wish to pursue part of their university studies in French. This stream is offered in more than 80 undergraduate programs in six direct-entry faculties.
English Immersion
Take courses taught in English in your program while receiving course-specific language support, at no extra cost.
English Intensive Program
The English Intensive Program (EIP) is designed to build your confidence and help you acquire the language skills, academic abilities, and intercultural knowledge you need to succeed, both in your undergraduate or graduate program and on a personal level.
French Intensive Program
The French Intensive Program is designed to build your confidence and help you acquire the language, academic, and intercultural skills necessary for success in your undergraduate or graduate program.