Customized programs

If you have a group of students or professionals looking for a particular English or French language program to be held in Ottawa or even in your own country, the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) can help.

Create a customized program for your group

OLBI welcomes opportunities to offer tailor-made programs or courses to groups of students and professionals from around the world. Delivered by experienced and qualified instructors, all our programs leverage the resources, services, and expertise available on the University of Ottawa campus.

The University of Ottawa, a highly-ranked institution located in the capital of Canada, is the largest bilingual university in the world (English-French) and offers an immersive experience in both languages.

Our services include administering courses and programs, and developing curriculums in English and/or French as a second language. All programs and services can be delivered at any time of the year, online or in-person. For in-person programs, we may incorporate a sociocultural component with a series of workshops and outings in and around the city of Ottawa.

Canadian English or French and culture;
Language training adapted to disciplines such as business, industry, medicine, engineering, information technology.
1. Example 1. English for Law
  - Participants: 24 students from China
  - Program duration: 4 weeks (36 hours of online instruction)
  - Program description: Supported university law students with the acquisition of legal English writing skills. Students received ample support through team-teaching offered by a Faculty of Law professor and an OLBI language instructor
2. Example 2. Medical School Language Training in English
  - Participants: 23 students annually from China
  - Program duration: 4 weeks (108 hours of instruction)
  - Program description: University medical school students from China were engaged in critical listening, note taking, discussion, debate, and short presentations on key concepts in the field of medicine. Students also prepared short research reports in English.
3. Example 3.English for Academic Purposes for Engineering
  - Participants: 15-50 students annually
  - Program duration: 4 weeks
  - Program description: This course was offered to students in the Faculty of Engineering for students in the University of Ottawa’s 3 + 2 program. Offered in August, just before the start of undergraduate courses, this course was designed to support the integration of students into academic courses at the University of Ottawa
4. Example 4. English for Law
  - Participants: 20 students from Japan
  - Program duration: 2 weeks
  - Program description: This program incorporated a lecture series, offered by professors in the Faculty of Law, and language training support offered by OLBI, with the aim of both being to prepare students for final presentations at the end of the program. These students also participated in a series of sociocultural outings, were assigned conversation partners, and lived with homestay families. The students received credits from their university back home for participation in this program

Schedule Outline Example

This schedule outline may be customized to meet the needs of your group.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Academic Listening and Reading	Academic Lecture Series	Integrated Language and Task-based Skills	Integrated Language and Task-based Skills	Integrated Language and Task-based Skills
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	English Enrichment	English Conversation Skill Development	Sociocultural Outing	English Enrichment	Independent Study

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English Intensive Program (EIP)

The EIP at uOttawa is a 14 week program designed to help you learn language skills, academic abilities, and intercultural knowledge. It will make you succeed in academic, professional and personal goals.

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Cultural and Academic Language Immersion

CALI focuses on practicing English through participation. During this 4-week program, you’ll be immersed in an English-speaking environment in Canada’s capital city. By the end of the program, you’ll be a confident English communicator, ready to succeed in the globalized world.

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