Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

OLBI offers language courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Courses in French as a Second Language (FLS, français langue seconde) and English as a Second Language (ESL) are designed for language learners to help you improve your language skills.

Students from all faculties may enrol in FLS and ESL courses for credit, as well as staff and professors through the Language program for employees. OLBI also offers accelerated FLS and ESL programs.

Discover the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute's (OLBI) wide variety of undergraduate and graduate options to earn a university degree in Second Language.

Teaching, Bilingualism Studies, or sign up for credit courses to develop your French and English language skills for the workforce.

OLBI also offers non credit courses to develop language skills you need to access University-level courses, and language training for uOttawa employees, at any level of proficiency.