The program will be offered in English and in French with an equal number of courses in each language;
Students will be required to take one compulsory course in English and one in French;
The electives can be taken in either language.
If you are unsure of your proficiency level in your second official language, please email OLBI’s Language Testing Services at L2test@uOttawa.ca to request an assessment.
All applicants must have an excellent knowledge of either English or French and at least a receptive knowledge of the other language. However, in accordance with University of Ottawa policy, students have the right to produce their work in French or in English. Graduates of French immersion programs who are capable of studying in both official languages and motivated to maintain their French language skills are strongly encouraged to apply.