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University of Ottawa

Institut des langues o�cielleset du bilinguisme (ILOB)

O�cial Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)

Second Language Intensive Programs English Intensive Program

English for Academic Purposes at the

University of Ottawa

OUR INSTITUTEUnder the Faculty of Arts, OLBI is an international leader in teaching English or French as a second language, assessment of second language proficiency, and research in second language acquisition and pedagogy. For more than 30 years, OLBI has provided innovative educational programs that meet the language learning needs of a diverse student population. Our Institute is committed to creating a dynamic learning environment that fosters academic, professional and personal growth.

OUR PROGRAMThe English Intensive Program (EIP) strives to provide excellence in language instruction. Each year, more than 1000 students from over 35 countries choose our specialized training in English to further their studies or enhance their career opportunities. Many graduates of the EIP go on to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Ottawa.

The EIP boasts a range of outstanding features:

• Accreditation by Languages Canada, the country’s “premier” language organization• An excellent academic reputation• Highly qualified instructors with master’s degrees in second language teaching• Small classes that ensure individual attention• Small conversation groups guided by native speakers• A weekly socio-cultural activities program• A supervised student resource centre with study materials and software• State-of-the-art classrooms and language laboratories

OUR CIT YOttawa is one of the most multicultural cities in Canada. It was named Canada’s capital in 1857.With a population of just over one million, Ottawa has all the advantages of a large urban centre. Throughout the year, its lively festivals, magnificent museums and talented performing arts companies draw thousands of people from across Canada and around the world. Visitors also have easy access to spectacular parks and wilderness where they can enjoy outdoor activities such as cross-country skiing, mountain biking and white-water rafting.

CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS

In addition to the EIP, we organize special programs for groups of International university students, English as a Foreign Language teachers, and business people wanting to expand their professional language competencies. Courses can be tailored to needs and objectives. Email us at [email protected] for details.

OUR C AMPUSLocated downtown, the University of Ottawa is a vibrant centre of learning. Its rich selection of more than 300 undergraduate and 150 graduate programs attracts over 42,000 students from across Canada and more than 100 other countries. It is one of the top 10 research institutions in Canada. With its broad range of programs, innovative research initiatives and uniquely bilingual campus, the University of Ottawa has earned its reputation as “Canada’s university.”

SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Our students have the option to participate in weekly socio-cultural activities in and around Ottawa. From excursions to a local sugarbush to nature hikes in Gatineau Park, a wide variety of exciting field trips will enhance their language learning and cultural experience while they make new friends.

HOMESTAY PROGRAM

Students aiming to improve their English skills and learn about Canada at an accelerated pace should consider living with a Canadian family referred to as homestay. For more information or to register for homestay, please contact the University of Ottawa representative by email at [email protected] or visit www.canadahomestayinternational.com/uottawa.

ESL 100ESL 100 introduces students to the basic elements of reading and listening such as identification of topic, main ideas and details in short, simplified passages. In speaking and writing, coursework includes:

» Simple conversations and short discussions » Simple and compound sentences » Introduction to paragraph form

Prerequisite: Basic literacy in English and minimum placement test score

ESL 200ESL 200 develops listening and reading skills by introducing students to inferences and patterns of organization in more authentic passages. In speaking and writing, classes review various skills and include activities such as:

» Dialogues and role-plays » Construction of complex sentences » Composition of short paragraphs

Prerequisite: ESL 100 or equivalent placement test score

ESL 300ESL 300 builds on previously acquired skills to help students understand longer listening and reading passages with different patterns of organization. In speaking and writing, classes introduce students to the academic requirements of:

» Oral presentations » Paragraphs using various organizational patterns » Formal essay structure


ESL 350ESL 350 expands on listening and reading skills to include identification of audience and purpose, recognition of more difficult inferences and identification of argumentation. In speaking and writing, students practice:

» Short oral presentations » Guided oral and written summaries » Academic essay form and development


ESL 400ESL 400 helps students refine previously learned reading and listening skills and improve critical thinking skills. In speaking and writing, students learn self-correction strategies through coursework that includes:

» Debates and extended oral presentations » Unguided summaries » Academic essays using various organizational patterns


ESL 500ESL 500 exposes students to a broad range of extended authentic written and oral passages with an emphasis on critical listening and reading. In speaking and writing, importance is placed on:

» Fluent and accurate oral production in a variety of situations such as interviews and speeches

» Organization and synthesis of information from different sources

» Expansion of formal writing skills to include research reports and expository essays in various organizational patterns


More detailed course descriptions are available on request.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The Bridging Level (ESL 500) helps students prepare for the demands of university studies. Students who successfully complete the Bridging Level are considered to have met the language requirement for undergraduate admission to the University of Ottawa.

BRIDGING LEVEL

OUR COURSESWith six levels ranging from beginner to advanced, our courses focus on communication skills and cultural awareness in a real academic environment. Classroom activities are interactive and task-based, integrating listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. To optimize the learning process, our instructors introduce grammar and vocabulary in the context of authentic language use.

TIMETABLEStudents in the EIP receive 21-25 hours of instruction per week.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30–11:30EIP Classes





11:30–1:00Lunch Break / Optional Conversation Groups



11h30–2:30OptionalSocio-CulturalActivities

Independent Study




2:30–4:00Electives or EIP Classes*

2:30–4:00Electives or EIP Classes*

SESSIONS DATES FEES HEALTH* U-PASS TOTAL FEES DEADLINE

Summer 2014 (10 weeks)

June 23 to August 29 $4,100 $140 Not Available

$4,240 May 30, 2014

Fall 2014 (12 weeks)

September 15 to December 5

$4,280 $160 $185 $4,620 August 22, 2014

Winter 2015 (12 weeks)

January 5 to March 27 $4,280 $160 $185 $4,620 December 5, 2014

Spring 2015 (10 weeks)

April 7 to June 12 $4,100 $140 Not Available

$4,240 March 13, 2015

Summer 2015 (10 weeks)

June 22 to August 28 $4,100 $140 Not Available

$4,240 May 29, 2015

Fall 2015 (12 weeks)

September 14 to December 4

$4,280 $160 $185 $4,620 August 21, 2015

EIP courses are offered over four sessions throughout the year.SESSION DATES AND FEES

Dates and fees are subject to change without notice. / * Health Insurance

* Electives will be held from 2:30– 4:00 p.m. in the Winter and Fall semesters. During the spring and summer, we will have EIP

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSStudents must be at least 18 years of age to apply and have at least an academic beginner level of English. Students under the age of 18 need to show proof of high school (or equivalent) graduation.

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURESStudents should complete the on-line application form on our Web site (www.eip.uOttawa.ca). To register in the EIP, they must also pay a $500 deposit per session. Once we receive the application and required deposit, we will issue a letter of acceptance and a certificate for visa application purposes.

To be eligible for a one-time deferral of your deposit to the next consecutive session, you must notify the office two weeks before the start of the session.

SPONSORED STUDENT APPLICATIONSWe only accept sponsorships from within Canada. Students sponsored by their governments must have their sponsorship transferred to the embassy in Ottawa.

An official letter of financial guarantee from the sponsor is required before an application can be processed and a student can register. A certificate of eligibility for visa purposes is issued to students admitted to our program only after their deposit of sponsorship is received.

TUITION FEESFull tuition must be paid on or before the first day of the session. Students are eligible for a tuition refund (minus the deposit) if they withdraw within the first 3 days of the session.

HEALTH INSURANCEStudents must buy health insurance. Student Guard Health Insurance coverage is mandatory (compulsory or required) for all EIP students with the exception of students covered by the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). The cost for insurance is in addition to the tuition fees. It must be paid upon registration. Students must provide proof of other approved health coverage at the time of registration in order not to have to pay the mandatory health insurance fee.

U-PASSAs of Fall 2013, students are required to join the Ottawa Universal Bus Pass (U-PASS) program. The cost is $180 per session and is applicable to the Fall and Winter sessions.

For more information on the U-PASS, visit www.u-passottawa.ca.

PLACEMENT PROCEDURESNew students must take a placement test to determine their level in the EIP. Our placement tests assess proficiency in reading, writing, and listening. Returning students are placed according to their previous session’s results.

COURSE REQUIREMENTSStudents must attain a B (70%) average and attend at least 85% of classes to progress to the next level of the EIP. Attendance is calculated from the first day of the session.

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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSADMISSION REQUIREMENTSTo qualify for undergraduate admission to theUniversity of Ottawa, international students must have completed secondary school in their country (at least 12 years of education), taken university preparation courses in their senior years and attained a minimum overall average of 70% (depending on the undergraduate program).

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTBefore applying to the University, students must demonstrate a minimum language proficiency level. To do so, they must take a recognized English-language proficiency test such as the CanTEST or TOEFL iBT ™. If their test score is not high enough to allow them to begin their program immediately, they may receive a conditional offer of admission that requires them to take language training in the EIP.

APPLICATION DEADLINESFor information on application deadlines, visit www.admission.uOttawa.ca.

APPLICATION PROCEDURESStudents must fill out the application form for international applicants and submit it, along with the required application fee, to the Office of the Registrar. The application must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

» An official academic transcript issued within the past year by the student’s secondary school or college indicating grades and class subjects over the last three years

» A certified translation of the academic transcript if in a language other than English or French

» Official course descriptions of all prerequisites in mathematics and science (if required)

» Official results from a recognized English-language proficiency test taken within the previous two years

CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONIf students receive a conditional offer of admission, they are required to take EIP courses until they pass the Bridging Level (ESL 500) with a minimum B (70%) average or until they achieve the minimum required score on a recognized English-language proficiency test. On receiving an offer, students must accept it according to the instructions on the letter and register in the EIP (course code ESL 0100) to maintain their admission.

USEFUL WEB SITES » www.admission.uOttawa.ca » www.international.uOttawa.ca » www.international.uOttawa.ca/en/incoming/int-

students/apply-now.htmlFor information on graduate admissions, visit www.grad.uOttawa.ca.

MAIN C AMPUSADMISSION / ADMISSIONS1er cycle / UndergraduateInfoAdmissionTabaret TBT75 Laurier est/east2e et 3e cyles / GraduateHagen HGN115 Séraphin-Marion

FACULTÉ / FACULTYArtsSimard SMD60 Université / University

Droit / LawFauteux FTX57 Louis-Pasteur

École de gestion TelferTelfer School of ManagementDesmarais DMS55 Laurier est/east

Éducation / EducationLamoureux LMX145 Jean-Jacques Lussier

Études supérieures / Graduate StudiesHagen HGN115 Séraphin-Marion

Génie / EngineeringColonel By CBY161 Louis-Pasteur

Sciences / ScienceGendron GNN30 Marie-Curie

Sciences de la santé / Health SciencesGuidon RGN451 Smyth

Sciences sociales / Social SciencesPavillion des sciences socialesSocial Sciences Building FSS120 Université / University

CONTAC T US

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SECOND LANGUAGE INTENSIVE PROGRAMSOfficial Languages and Bilingualism Institutewww.eip.uOttawa.ca

University of Ottawa70 Laurier Avenue EastArts BuildingRoom 101Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Canada

Tel.: +1-613-562-5980Fax: +1-613-562-5126Email: [email protected]

INFOSERVICEwww.infoservice.uOttawa.ca

University of OttawaTabaret Hall75 Laurier Avenue EastRoom 129Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Canada

Tel.: +1-613-562-5700Toll-Free: 1-877-868-8292Fax: +1-613-562-5323 Email: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL OFFICEwww.international.uOttawa.ca

University of OttawaTabaret Hall 550 Cumberland StreetRoom M386Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Canada Tel.: +1-613-562-5847Fax: +1-613-562-5100Email: [email protected]

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