Modalities

• Online

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

Eligibility

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

Tuition Fee

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.

Frequent asked questions

1. Are the courses offered in person or virtual?

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.

2. I do not have an employee or student number with the University of Ottawa, how can I take the placement test?

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. 

3. I have registered but have not received any information or confirmation.

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.

4. I will have to miss a few classes; will I still receive my certificate?

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

5. I have a test score of … but cannot find the recommended course in the Faculty of Medicine FLS list.

Below is a table with the score and corresponding course.

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