University of Ottawa - English Intensive Program

University of Ottawa
English for Academic Purposes at the
University of Ottawa
Institut des langues officielles
et du bilinguisme (ILOB)
Official Languages and
Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)
Second Language Intensive Programs
English Intensive Program
OUR INSTITUTE
Under 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 PROGRAM
The 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 CAMPUS
Located 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.
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 eip@uOttawa.ca for details.
OUR CIT Y
Ottawa 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.
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 uottawa@canadahomestaynetwork.ca or visit
www.canadahomestayinternational.com/uottawa.
OUR COURSES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TIMETABLE
With 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 taskbased, 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.
ESL 100
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
ESL 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
8:30–11:30
EIP Classes
8:30–11:30
EIP Classes
8:30–11:30
EIP Classes
8:30–11:30
EIP Classes
8:30–11:30
EIP Classes
Prerequisite: Basic literacy in English and minimum
placement test score
11:30–1:00
Lunch Break / Optional
Conversation Groups
11:30–1:00
Lunch Break / Optional
Conversation Groups
11:30–1:00
Lunch Break / Optional
Conversation Groups
11h30–2:30
Optional
Socio-Cultural
Activities
1:00–2:30
EIP Classes
1:00–4:00
EIP Classes
1:00–2:30
EIP Classes
Students in the EIP receive 21-25 hours of instruction per week.
2:30–4:00
Electives or EIP Classes*
ESL 200
Independent Study
2:30–4:00
Electives or EIP Classes*
Prerequisite: ESL 100 or equivalent placement test score
* 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
SESSION DATES AND FEES
EIP courses are offered over four sessions throughout the year.
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
Dates and fees are subject to change without notice. / * Health Insurance
ESL 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
ESL 300
ESL 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 500
ESL 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 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
Prerequisite: ESL 300 or equivalent placement test score
Prerequisite: ESL 400 or equivalent placement test score
ESL 400
More detailed course descriptions are available on request.
Prerequisite: ESL 200 or equivalent placement test score
ESL 350
ESL 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
Prerequisite: ESL 350 or equivalent placement test score
BRIDGING LEVEL
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.
MAIN CAMPUS
OUR POLICIES
Students 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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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.
APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
TUITION FEES
U-PASS
As 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.
Students 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 APPLICATIONS
We only accept sponsorships from within Canada.
Students sponsored by their governments must have
their sponsorship transferred to the embassy in Ottawa.
Full 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.
PLACEMENT PROCEDURES
New 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.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Students 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.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Before 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 DEADLINES
For information on application deadlines, visit
www.admission.uOttawa.ca.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Students 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
Droit / Law
Fauteux FTX
57 Louis-Pasteur
École de gestion Telfer
Telfer School of Management
Desmarais DMS
55 Laurier est/east
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FACULTÉ / FACULTY
Arts
Simard SMD
60 Université / University
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students 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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To qualify for undergraduate admission to the
University 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).
ADMISSION / ADMISSIONS
1er cycle / Undergraduate
InfoAdmission
Tabaret TBT
75 Laurier est/east
2e et 3e cyles / Graduate
Hagen HGN
115 Séraphin-Marion
Éducation / Education
Lamoureux LMX
145 Jean-Jacques Lussier
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If 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/intstudents/apply-now.html
For information on graduate admissions, visit
www.grad.uOttawa.ca.
Études supérieures / Graduate Studies
Hagen HGN
115 Séraphin-Marion
Génie / Engineering
Colonel By CBY
161 Louis-Pasteur
Sciences / Science
Gendron GNN
30 Marie-Curie
Sciences de la santé / Health Sciences
Guidon RGN
451 Smyth
Sciences sociales / Social Sciences
Pavillion des sciences sociales
Social Sciences Building FSS
120 Université / University
CONTACT US
SECOND LANGUAGE INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
INFOSERVICE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Official Languages
and Bilingualism Institute
www.eip.uOttawa.ca
www.infoservice.uOttawa.ca
www.international.uOttawa.ca
University of Ottawa
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University of Ottawa
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Arts Building
Room 101
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Canada
Tel.: +1-613-562-5980
Fax: +1-613-562-5126
Email: eip@uOttawa.ca
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