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French as second language courses - Fall 2022

In collaboration with the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, we are pleased to announce the Fall 2022 session of French as a Second Language courses geared towards learning medical French. Different levels of courses are offered.
  • Online

  • Winter session 2022 : September 22 - December 1, 5pm to 7 pm.

Individuals affiliated with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Montfort Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital or the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario are eligible to apply:

  • Physicians

  • Students/residents

  • Professors

  • Researchers

  • University of Ottawa support staff

Registration

First registration: Returning student:
  1. Complete the online placement test before September 20, 2022

  2. Register for the appropriate course (Test results are mandatory to complete registration.)

  1. Register on the online platform for the course following the one previously completed

There is no tuition fee to participate in French as a Second Language (FSL) courses offered at Roger-Guindon Hall. These courses are not credited. A certificate will be issued to anyone who has attended at least 80% of the courses.

N.B.: A fee of $29.25 will be charged to cover the cost of the test.

Due to COVID-19, all courses are being held virtually. Whether they will stay virtual or return to in-person learning will be determined later. The possibility of hybrid courses will also be examined.

Please send an email with the following information to [email protected]:

  • first name

  • last name

  • active email address

  • a screenshot of the payment confirmation for the placement test fee of 29.25$ (uOLangTest Fee payment portal).

You will then receive an email directing you to your test. 

A calendar invitation is sent to the participants during the week leading up to the beginning of the course. If you have not yet received information by the morning of the first class, please send an email to [email protected] for help.

To receive a completion certificate, 80% of classes must be attended.

Below is a table with the score and corresponding course.

Level

Test Score

FLS course

Beginner

F0N

FLS1700

Beginner

F1N

FLS1700

False Beginner / Elementary

F2N

FLS1710 / FLS1711

False Beginner / Elementary

F3N

FLS1710 / FLS1711

False Beginner / Elementary

F4N

FLS1710 / FLS1711

Intermediate

F5

FLS2810 / FLS2811

Intermediate

F6

FLS2810 / FLS2811

Advanced

F7

FLS3810 / FLS3811

Advanced

F8

FLS3810 / FLS3811

Advanced

F9

FLS3810 / FLS3811

To get more information about FSL courses, contact [email protected]