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WHO’S IT FOR?
EVERYONE!
IT PAYS TO STUDY IN FRENCH
PAY YOUR TUITION WITH FRENCH IMMERSION AWARDS
EARN EVEN MORE THROUGH
HIGH SCHOOL CONTESTS
If you’ve done French as a second
language in high school, you’re eligible
for French immersion at uOttawa.
OUR STUDENTS
Earn a scholarship even before you arrive at uOttawa.
Video Contest: La meilleure classe de français
en Ontario
Submit a short video (one to two minutes) showing
us why your French class is the best in Ontario.
20%
did core French
Université d’Ottawa
|
University of Ottawa
FRENCH
IMMERSION
did French
immersion
did extended
French
Demonstrate your French skills by
passing our Immersion Admission Test
or obtaining DELF level B1 or higher.
AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS
French Studies Bursary
Receive $1,000 a year for taking two courses taught
in French per term.
Automatic Admission Scholarship
Receive up to $4,000, depending on your
admission average.
Merit Scholarship
Receive a $1,000 scholarship every term you study
full time and achieve a GPA of 8.5 or higher.
FRENCH
ENGLISH
MORE OF OUR
FRENCH
IMMERSION
STUDENTS
HAVE BETTER
* COMPARED WITH THE GENERAL STUDENT POPULATION AT uOTTAWA
ADMISSION
AVERAGES
SURVEY
SATISFACTION RATES
GRADUATION
RATES
• Develop bilingual skills relevant to your field of study.
• Make a gradual transition to university studies in French with special language classes.
• Register for at least one third of your courses in French and graduate with a French immersion
designation on your diploma.
• Take a course in French and have the option of writing assignments and exams in English.
• Protect your average by masking grades on your transcript for courses taken in French.
• Join the more than 1,500 motivated and ambitious students now enrolled in our unique and prestigious
French immersion option.
HEALTH
SCIENCES
ENGINEERING
THE CAMPUS
SCIENCE
Concours d’art oratoire by Canadian Parents
for French
Give a three to five minute speech in French.
Awards: $4,000 to $12,000
Deadline: Throughout the school year
(national finals in June)
immersion.uOttawa.ca/scholarships.
THE REGION
• 85% of uOttawa courses are taught in both
English and French.
• Ottawa is a meeting place for French and English
language and culture.
• The city of Gatineau, Quebec, is a 2.5 km walk from
our campus.
3,000
• Use your bilingual skills at festivals, movies, plays,
concerts, restaurants, ski slopes, in the gym—in
basically every facet of your life.
Francophiles
(studying partially
in French)
Immersion Clip by Canadian Association of
Immersion Teachers
Create a 30- to 90-second video in French.
Awards: $4,000 to $12,000
Deadline: February
A TRULY BILINGUAL EXPERIENCE
AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST FRENCH-ENGLISH UNIVERSITY
Concours national de rédaction by French for
the Future
Write a 750-word essay in French.
Awards: $1,000 to $12,000
Deadline: December
For complete details on these scholarships, visit
UNIVERSITY
GRADES
• French immersion at uOttawa isn’t about studying French, it’s about doing some of your studies in French.
• Receive an annual $1,000 bursary for taking two courses in French each term. That’s an extra $4,000 over
the course of your studies!
We’re proud to partner with these organizations
that promote French in order to offer these contests:
15%
IT’S UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD!
Open to students in French immersion
as well as core and extended French
Over 80 programs to choose from
Each student in the winning class will receive
an admission scholarship worth $2,000. Students
in classes finishing second through fifth will
each receive a $1,000 award.
Deadline: December
65%
LE RÉGIME D’IMMERSION EN FRANÇAIS
TAKE YOUR FRENCH OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
• Live in Leblanc Residence with francophones and
other immersion students.
ARTS
25,000
Anglophones
(studying in English)
12,000
Francophones
(studying in French)
• Bring your bilingualism to a CO-OP placement or a
part-time job.
• Enjoy bilingual social activities organized by student
clubs on campus.
• Go to Quebec City or Montreal with the Club d’immersion.
• Allez étudier en français lors d’un échange international!
MANAGEMENT
French immersion
at the University Ottawa
French immersion
at the University of Ottawa
immersion.uOttawa.ca
immersion.uOttawa.ca
SOCIAL
SCIENCES
OVER 80 PROGRAMS TO
CHOOSE FROM
FRENCH IMMERSION
A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
We’ll help you with the transition to university-level
courses taught in French and support you on your
path to success.
EXTENDED FRENCH
FACULTY OF ARTS
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Aboriginal Studies
Communication
Communication and
Political Science
Communication and Sociology
Environmental Studies
Geography
Greek and Roman Studies
History
History and Political Science
History and Theory of Art
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Music (BA)
Music Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Political Science
Religious Studies
Second-Language Teaching
Theatre
Visual Arts (BA)
Anthropology
Anthropology and Sociology
Communication and
Political Science
Communication and Sociology
Conflict Studies and
Human Rights
Criminology
Criminology and Women’s Studies
Economics
Economics and Political Science
Economics and Public Policy
Environmental Economics and
Public Policy
History and Political Science
International Development
and Globalization
International Economics
and Development
International Studies and
Modern Languages
Mathematics and Economics
Political Science
Political Science and Juris Doctor
Political Science and Philosophy
Psychology (BA or BSc)
Public Administration
Public Administration and
Political Science
Social Work
Sociology
Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies and
Political Science
Women’s Studies and Sociology
Biochemistry and Chemical
Engineering (Biotechnology)
Computer Science (BSc)
Computer Science and
Mathematics (BSc)
Computer Science for Scientists
Software Engineering
TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Commerce and Juris Doctor
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Management
Management
Marketing
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Health Sciences
Human Kinetics (BHK or BScHK)
Nursing
TWO
DIFFERENT
STREAMS
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry (with options)
Biochemistry and Chemical
Engineering (Biotechnology)
Biology
Biology (with options)
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science (with options)
Biopharmaceutical Science
(with options)
Chemistry
Chemistry (with options)
Environmental Science
(with options)
Financial Mathematics
and Economics
Geology
Geology-Physics
Mathematics
Mathematics and Economics
Physics
Physics (with options)
Physics and Electrical Engineering
Physics-Mathematics
Statistics
The stream is determined by the faculty you’re in and is not a reflection of
your French abilities. The French immersion stream is offered in the faculties
of Arts, Social Sciences and Health Sciences and in the Telfer School of
Management. The extended French stream is offered in the faculties of
Science and Engineering.
In both streams, you must complete 14 courses (42 credits) taught in
French. Note that the requirements for the two streams are a little different.
See our website for more details.
CONTENT COURSE IN
FRENCH
ACCOMPANYING
LANGUAGE COURSE
Immersion courses help you ease into studies in
French. They are a combination of two weekly courses:
a three hour first- or second-year content course (such
as history, biology, sociology) taught in French and a
90-minute French language course, which the instructor
designs using material from the content course.
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3. CREATE YOUR STUDY PLAN.
Contact a French immersion mentor to select
courses appropriate for your level of French
[email protected] or 1-877-868-8292
(ext. 3642).
you receive full credits
for both courses!
COURSES
TRANSCRIPT
QUALITATIVE
GRADES
COMMUNICATION
85%
85%
ENGLISH
80%
80%
SOCIOLOGIE (IN FR.)
67%
PASS
POLITICAL SCIENCE
75%
75%
FRANÇAIS LANGUE
SECONDE (IN FR.)
90%
90%
AVERAGE
79%
83%
Science help centres offer students support with
first-year physics, chemistry and math courses.
Services include review sessions, diagnostic tests
and one-on-one consultations—in either language.
Most first-year courses also have weekly discussion
groups to review the material. Students in science
and engineering programs say that in fact it’s the
science that’s difficult, not the French!
Other resources
• Conversation workshops for developing your
speaking skills
• A writing help centre to fine tune your French texts
• French courses in writing, speaking, listening
and reading
• Student mentors to guide you, help choose
courses, find resources…and more
1. APPLY.
Choose a program that offers French immersion.
2. PROVIDE PROOF OF FRENCH PROFICIENCY.
Pass our online Immersion Admission Test, available
at immersion.uOttawa.ca, or provide a DELF certificate, level B1 or higher.
The smaller size of language courses (maximum 20
immersion students) helps you build confidence,
overcome challenges related to language or vocabulary
and meet other students in the same situation.
FRANCOPHONE
STUDENTS
FRENCH IMMERSION
STUDENTS
CONTENT
PROFESSOR
FRENCH
PROFESSOR
Qualitative grades are available to students in
French immersion (not available in extended French).
French immersion students can choose to receive
a pass/fail grade (i.e., Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory)
instead of a numerical grade for their courses taught
in French. These grades won’t count in your academic
average, giving you extra confidence to take a
course in French.
POSSIBILITIES
FRENCH
IMMERSION
YEAR 1
4. WORK TOWARDS THE IMMERSION
REQUIREMENTS.
Take at least 14 courses taught in French
over the course of your program. During or after
your third year, pass the Second Language
Certification test. Requirements differ for French
immersion and extended French. Consult
immersion.uOttawa.ca for more information.
5. REAP THE REWARDS!
Take your language skills into the world, pursue
lifelong learning and blaze a bright trail!
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
2 content courses in French
2 content courses in French
2 accompanying language
courses
1 accompanying language
course
3 content courses
in French
3 content courses
in French
1 advanced FSL* course
1 advanced FSL* course
1 FSL* course
1 FSL* course
6 content courses
in English
6 content courses in English
6 content courses in
English
6 content courses in
English
* FSL = French as a second language
IS MY FRENCH GOOD ENOUGH?
IS IT ALL WORTH IT?
Fadi: Without a doubt, French immersion is
one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I met
many of my friends in French immersion,
and the journey so far has been nothing
short of amazing. Alors, fais-le!
Kate: My French has improved exponentially
after three years at uOttawa and my career
prospects are broader. I’m more disciplined and
French has opened up so many new experiences and new friendships.
Valerie: Absolutely! It’s a source of pride for
me. I’ve met so many friends over the years
who’ve told me how much they regret not
continuing French.
(IN SOME
COURSES)
ARE THE FRENCH PROFESSORS TOUGHER ON THE
ENGLISH STUDENTS?
Valerie: I find that many of these professors are
impressed by a student’s dedication to learning in a
second (or third) language. That being said, they don’t
give preferential treatment and have the same high
standards for every student.
Amelie: I never experienced any different treatment
from the professors. Everyone at the University has been
very supportive, and so many have helped me improve
my French.
Brenda: Personally, I think it’s easier! Studying in French
motivates me to keep up with the material, making it easier
for me to study for finals.
Fadi: French classes are just as much work. I struggled
with French terminology in some classes, but I also had
no idea what an “agrarian socialist” or “populist” was when I
encountered these terms in my English politics class.
(IN SOME
COURSES)
QUALITATIVE GRADES
SCIENCE HELP CENTRES
ABILITY TO WRITE IN
FRENCH OR IN ENGLISH
CO-OP
(WITH SOME
EXCEPTIONS)
(WITH SOME
EXCEPTIONS)
FROM TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT
INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGES
(WITH SOME
EXCEPTIONS)
(WITH SOME
EXCEPTIONS)
FADI (Ajax, Ontario) International Studies and
Modern Languages
AMELIE (London Ontario) Criminology
WRITE EXAMS AND ASSIGNMENTS IN FRENCH OR IN ENGLISH!
Fadi: I found the placement test bothersome at first. But
I was thankful for it later because I was suggested a French
level where I was comfortable.
Priyanka: I thought it would be difficult because I
hadn’t taken any science courses in French in high
school. However, I didn’t have any trouble.
EXTENDED
FRENCH
FRENCH STUDIES
BURSARY
Maeghan: I was worried about the level of my French too!
But the Immersion Admission Test makes it possible to
determine the courses that best suited my abilities, which
gave me peace of mind when I started university.
IS IT HARD TO DO UNIVERSITY COURSES IN FRENCH?
(IN BIOLOGY
ONLY)
IMMERSION COURSES
DISCUSSION GROUPS
OUR STUDENTS
ANSWER FAQs
HOW TO ENROLL IN FRENCH IMMERSION
CLARE (Sudbury, Ontario) Human Kinetics
MENTORS ARE HERE TO HELP
At any point during your studies, contact our French immersion mentors.
They know what you’re going through because they’ve been there too! They
can help you choose courses, find resources or just practise your French!
[email protected]
1-877-868-8292 (ext. 3642)
613-562-5800 (ext. 3642)
LINDSAY (Ottawa, Ontario) Communication and Business
PRIYANKA (Markham, Ontario) Biology
KATE (Uxbridge, Ontario) International Studies
and Modern Languages
MAEGHAN (Kanata, Ontario) Communication
VALERIE (Arva, Ontario) Communication
Amelie: I find doing the readings for my classes takes
much longer, but having the option to write my essays
and exams in English really helps.
WILL MY GRADES DROP?
Brenda: Surprisingly, my marks were either the same
or better in my French courses.
Valerie: I’ve found that it’s not the language I’m learning
that affects my grades, but rather whether the subject
matter is interesting or the teacher is engaging.