| The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) is offering a program leading to the Master of Arts (MA) in Bilingualism Studies. The program is offered in English and French. Students are required to take one of their two compulsory courses in English and the other in French. The electives can be taken in either language. In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to produce their work, their research paper, their thesis, and to answer examination questions in French or in English. The program is offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis. Two options are available for the program, the MA with thesis and the MA with research paper. The program is governed by the general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS). |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
To be admitted to the MA program in Bilingualism Studies, candidates must have: An honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in Second Language Teaching / Didactique des langues secondes, in Applied Linguistics or in a related discipline. OR A three-year bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline in addition to a university-level, university-administered advanced certificate in TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages), representing a minimum of 30 credits. The minimum admission average is 70% (B), calculated in accordance with FGPS guidelines. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 250] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0]
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| Application Notes : | All applicants must have an excellent knowledge of either English or French and at least a receptive knowledge of the other language. The Institute reserves the right to require a test. Those whose first language is not English or French must a) present transcripts indicating that they have studied for at least three years (full time) in a high school, college or university in Canada or elsewhere where the language of instruction was exclusively English or French; or, as proof of English proficiency, present a minimum TOEFL score of 600 on the paper-based test (or 250 on the computer-based test) with a writing score of 4.5; IBT 100 (writing: 24), or an IELTS score of 7 (writing: 6.5), or proof that they have achieved the equivalent level in the University of Ottawa’s CanTEST (an average listening/reading score of 4.5 and a writing score of 4.0). For French proficiency, TESTCan scores are required (an average listening / reading score of 4.5 and a writing score of 4.0). |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Two letters of recommendation, a letter of intent (short description of your intended research project) and official transcripts of all universities attended are required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.