Honours BA Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

University of Ottawa

Canada, Ottawa

University Rank:#219

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,598 / term

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Honours BA Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

About

No need to look elsewhere! We offer an Honours Bachelor's degree program and a Major in English or French as a Second Language.

These multidisciplinary undergraduate programs are offered jointly by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Arts, through the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI). Courses cover the theories of language acquisition, as well as second language learning and teaching and explore the interrelationships between language, culture and society.

What's more, upon graduation, if you want to work as a second language teacher and you meet the admission requirements of the Faculty of Education, a limited number of places are reserved for you in our Teacher Education (BEd) program. Several graduate program options are also available.

These programs are offered in English and in French.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The French immersion stream is available with this program.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

Students admitted in second language teaching will be given priority in registration for second language teaching (DLS) courses.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 86

English Program Requirements

If you’re applying for an English-language program and have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction (aside from in language courses) in a country where English is an official language, you must submit your official score in one of the following language tests. The official results must be sent directly to us online from the test centre.

In order to be considered for a program offered in English at the University of Ottawa, you must demonstrate that you are sufficiently proficient in the language to follow a postsecondary academic program. Please note that citizenship is not considered when evaluating English proficiency. To show that your English proficiency is at the academic level required for university studies, provide proof of either:

Postsecondary studies in English; or
Last three years of high school taken in English (Grades 10, 11 or 12)

Remember: Language requirements are not based on citizenship. They are based on your country of study.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

16,598 / term

Honours BA Second Language Teaching - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

University of Ottawa

Canada, Ottawa

Go to Official Website