French as a second language courses Faculty of Medicine

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Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)

OLBI Programs and courses

Language courses for staff

French as a second language courses Faculty of Medicine

In collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine’s Affaires francophones, OLBI is offering French as a second language (FLS) courses geared towards French in a medical environment.

Eligibility

You must be affiliated with the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine, Montfort Hospital, Ottawa Hospital or Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and be one of the following:

Physician
Student or resident
Professor
Researcher
Support staff

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Placement test

You must complete the online placement test before registering.

Complete the online placement test

French as a second language (FLS) courses

Level	Score	FLS courses
Beginner	F0 F1	FLS 1700
False-beginner/elementary	F2 F3 F3	FLS 1710 / FLS 1711
Intermediate	F5 F6	FLS 2810 / FLS 2811 FLS 2621-MD / FLS 2622-MD*
Advanced	F7 F8 F9	FLS 3810 / FLS 3811

*Courses for administrative staff only.

Schedule

Winter 2024

From January 25 to April 4, 2024

FLS 1700-A	Beginner: Introduction to basic French *no courses during reading week	Thursday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
FLS 1711-A	Elementary: Speaking and Writing skills *no courses during reading week	Thursday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
FLS 2811-A	Intermediate: Reading and Writing Skills *no courses during reading week	Thursday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
FLS 3811-A	Advanced: Reading and Writing Skills *no courses during reading week	Thursday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.