Searching for French As A Second Language

Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma

• focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social sciences
• Career Exploration Programs
• Specialist High Skills Major
• French and English as a Second Language courses
• full-time and part-time day, evening and online courses
• lecture
• individualized courses

French as a Second Language (FSL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses

• free for immigrants and refugees
• offered at several locations

Corporate programs and services:

Language training (Formation linguistique)

• individualized training of French as a second language for individuals preparing for the federal government's Second Language Evaluation and wanting to obtain the levels BBB, CBC, CCC

French for Federal Government Employees (FFFGE)

• French as a second language evening classes offered to government employees who wish to obtain the levels BBB, CBC, CCC

Academic evaluation and individualized training

• access to the following programs: Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS), academic upgrading, English as Second Language/French as Second Language (ESL/FSL), professional and post-secondary training

Set of services based on a personalized path for a quick access to the labour market

• services allow to measure the acquired skills and experiences, to understand the Canadian labour market, and to participate in networking opportunities with employers
• monitoring and accompanying service before and afte the hiring process

Language instruction for newcomer in Canada (LINC): Allows newcomers and immigrants to integrate into French in Canada.

The enhanced language training (ELT): Allows newcomers to upgrade their core competencies to integrate the Canadian Labour Market.

Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT): Allows newcomers to upgrade their language and communication skills needed for finding and retaining work in specific fields such as Health, Construction, Hospitality and Early Childhood Education in a French environment.

French for Federal Government Employees (FFFGE): French Second Language courses offered to federal employees who want to reach their levels BBB, CBC and CCC. Courses are offered three times a year. Levels of difficulty: beginner, intermediate and advanced and Oral communication.

Centre that provides immigrants with English or French language assessments for government-funded programs

• following assessment, language benchmarks are assigned and clients are referred to the appropriate program
• an information and referral specialist is available to assist newcomers referrals to diverse settlement needs

Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre

• eligibility screening
• language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English [and French] language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
• LINC Home Study
• English as a Second Language (ESL) [and French as a Second Language (FSL)] programs
• Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
• Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)
• Specialized Language Training (SLT)

Certified Language Assessors administer:

• standardized Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA)
• Canadian Language Benchmarks Literacy Assessment (CLBLA)
• Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT)
• Enhanced Language Training Placement Assessment (ELTPA)
• Batterie de test de classement (BTC)

COVID-19 (22 Aug 2022): Services offered remotely by phone and email and in person by appointment only.

Employment services that are designed specifically for newcomers, immigrants and refugees

• Information and orientation sessions, language and skills training to help facilitate access to employment.
• Employment needs assessments and referrals.
• Pre- and post-arrival information and referrals.
• Job search workshops and training, resume and interview coaching, employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to access employment opportunities.
• Enhanced language training courses and workplace language courses for eligible clients.
• Targeted recruitment and coaching and networking events with employers.
• Sector specific support for internationally trained professionals (ITPs).
• Specific programming for clients with lower language skills in English (CLB 3-5) and to clients with intermediate and advanced language skills in English (CLB 5 and above)
• Pre-screening and preparation of candidates for the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program
• Job search workshops and some employment services in French

Centre that provides immigrants with English or French language assessments for government-funded programs

• following assessment, language benchmarks are assigned and clients are referred to the appropriate program
• an information and referral specialist is available to assist newcomers referrals to diverse settlement needs

Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre

• eligibility screening
• language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English [and French] language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
• LINC Home Study
• English as a Second Language (ESL) [and French as a Second Language (FSL)] programs
• Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
• Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)
• Specialized Language Training (SLT)

Certified Language Assessors administer:

• standardized Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA)
• Canadian Language Benchmarks Literacy Assessment (CLBLA)
• Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT)
• Enhanced Language Training Placement Assessment (ELTPA)
• Batterie de test de classement (BTC)

English and French for academic purposes language courses are offered to adults at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels

Non-profit organization

• teach French as a second language
• promotion of francophone cultures

From complete beginners to advanced levels

• group classes
• private lessons
• tailored to the students' language training objectives
• acquisition of tools for conversational communication in daily situations and in specialized topics (commerce, technical language, etc)

Provides training and preparation for

• the federal government Level B and Level C language examinations
• local cultural events that are listed in local media or on the website
• Certified centre for French language testing (Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Immigration et Communautés culturelles Québec)

Education support services and job training programs

Stepping Stones Learning Centre:

• a teacher and volunteer tutors help adult men and women complete their high school education or post-secondary programs provided through online training or in-class instruction
• students work one-on-one with the teacher or tutor on a variety of goals including basic literacy, computer training, job searching through Career Cruising, on-line courses, French Club, etc.

Discovery University:

• participation in non-credit, university-level Humanities and Social Sciences courses at no cost
• courses are taught by professors and all textbooks and course materials are provided
• partnership between The Ottawa Mission, University of Ottawa, Saint Paul University, Carleton University and First Baptist Church

Food Services Training Program:

• five-month training program where men and women on social services can learn the skills necessary to work in a commercial kitchen

Custodial Skills Training Program:

• access to custodial and care-taking work training through an eight week course at St. Nicholas Adult High School
• includes classroom and on-the-job training, cleaning techniques, use of cleaning machinery and equipment, and a resume workshop

English as a Second Language (ESL) * courses will improve English communication skills * offered during the day, on a part-time basis during the afternoon and evening * all students registered in this course have access to the Multimedia Language Lab

French as a Second Language (FSL) * courses will improve French communication skills * all students registered in this course have access to the Multimedia Language Lab

Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) * free training course teaches Canadian terms and words used in a specific profession and introduce newcomers to cultural norms of the Canadian workplace

Teacher of English as a Second Language/Foreign Language (TESL/FL) * the specialized knowledge and skills in the area of TESL/FL methodology, instructional techniques, syllabus design and evaluation

Official testing accepted for immigration and academic purposes (IELTS, CELPIP, CAEL, TEF)

Provides flexible learning options

• over 80 programs and 700 courses offered anytime, anywhere

Literacy and Basic Skills

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence.

Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English and French language programs including

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
• LINC Home Study
• English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) programs
• Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
• Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)
• Specialized Language Training (SLT)