OLBI offers a suite of language tests for a variety of stakeholders and purposes. We follow international best practice in test design, administration, scoring and reporting procedures.

Admission - Second Language Teaching - English Test

Applicants to the Second Language Teaching program must demonstrate a mid-advanced proficiency level in the language they wish to teach. To this end, they must successfully pass the language proficiency test. The cost for this test is $70.

Civil Law Language Test

French language test for students registered in the University of Ottawa’s Civil Law program.

International Exchange

Learn more about the English and French language requirements for outgoing international exchange students.

Language Assessment for French Immersion Stream

Learn more about the language assessments for the French Immersion Stream: the Immersion Entry Test, and the Second Language Certification Test.

Language Course Placement Test – ESL & FLS

Placement test for students interested in registering for an English as a second language course or a French as a second language course.

Language Requirements for Graduate Programs

Learn more about the language requirements for some graduate programs.

MA Coop Program in Economics

Learn more about the language requirements for international students who wish to apply to the M.A. COOP program in Economics.

School of Music

Learn more about the language requirement for graduate students in the School of Music.

Second Language Certification Test

This test is a standardized second language test; there is a French and English version of the test. Students who pass (receive at least a level 2 in each part) will receive an official certificate.