1. Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)

2. Excellence and innovation Mission, Vision, Values University of Ottawa Mission, Vision, Values Expertise and Services OLBI Our Competitive Edge Why us? OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

3. University of Ottawa OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute The University of Ottawa is a place where languages, cultures and perspectives intersect to create a truly unique educational experience in the heart of Canada’s capital. Driven by research and innovationInvolved in our communityProud of our historyOpen to the world

4. OLBI: Our Mission Promote excellence and innovation in the fields of language acquisition and bilingualism. OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

5. OLBI: Our Mission Create a dynamic and inspiring learning environment that provides a bridge to professional, academic, cultural, and personal growth. Be a leading national and international hub for Canadian expertise, research, and public policy on bilingualism, social cohesion, and citizenship as they relate to linguistic duality. Act as a catalyst for the development, promotion, and dissemination of innovative language teaching and evaluation methods as well as cutting- edge research. OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute We endeavour to:

6. OLBI: Our Values OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

7. ILOB: Our Expertise Recognized as a national and international centre of excellence in the areas of official languages and bilingualism. Meets the ESL and FLS learning needs of a wide variety of clients, both within the University and beyond. Implements innovative programs using cutting-edge methods and approaches. Acts as a hub of innovation for those wishing to share in and contribute to the evolution of bilingualism and official languages. OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

9. OLBI: Teaching Innovative ESL and FLS programs and courses Majors and minors in ESL and FLS Intensive and semi-intensive courses and programs Second language teaching Unique French immersion academic stream RAAFI (Régime d’apprentissage de l’anglais pour la Francophonie internationale) OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

10. ILOB: CCERBAL Canadian Centre for Studies and Research in Bilingualism and Language Planning A national and international benchmark in bilingualism and official languages research and public policy development. A cutting-edge research infrastructure: attracts world-class researchers, encourages interdisciplinarity and fosters national and international exchanges. A resource for universities, for government, and for public organizations active in the areas of official languages and bilingualism. OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

11. OLBI: Testing and Evaluation A leader in the creation and development of instruments for testing and evaluating language skills, in Canada and internationally.  ESL and FLS proficiency tests;  CanTEST and TESTCan;  Certification of language skills;  TCF (Test de connaissance du français). Administers these instruments for the benefit of universities, governments, public institutions and the private sector. OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

12. ILOB: Development and promotion Brings our products, services and best practices in teaching, research and testing to national and international markets. Promotes OLBI’s expertise to universities and to public and private stakeholders. OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

13. A new program As of September 9, 2009 the University of Ottawa is the managing institution of the Federal Government’s new Program to Support Linguistic Rights (PSLR) through a joint partnership between OLBI and the Faculty of Law. OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

14. Our Competitive Edge OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute Why choose the University of Ottawa’s Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute? Hallmark of North America’s premier bilingual university Focused on researchHub of innovation in teaching

15. To Reach Us Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) 600 King Edward Ave., Room 114 Ottawa ON Canada K1N 6N5 Tel.: 613-562-5743 1-877-868-8292 Fax: 613-562-5126 www.olbi.uottawa.ca OLBI: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute