City of Ottawa

Education

In recent years, Ottawa has recognized the importance of education in the world’s emerging knowledge economy. All sectors of the community have banded together to strengthen educational opportunities and interactions between academic institutions and businesses.

Ottawa also has schools for children and youth in two languages: an English public system and an English separate (Roman Catholic) system, and a French public and French Catholic system. Schools in all systems are free of charge. Some offer instruction in both English and French.

Most Ottawa schools also offer English as a Second Language classes. There are also special education programs for children with disabilities.

University, College, Pre-University and Technical Studies

• University of Ottawa
• Carleton University
• St. Paul University
• Algonquin College
• La Cité collégiale

Elementary and Secondary Schools (for children and youth)

• Ottawa – Carleton District School Board 
• Ottawa – Carleton District School Board — Resources for Immigrants 
• Ottawa – Carleton Catholic School Board 
• French Catholic School Board 
• French Public School Board 

Language Training

These organizations offer English language training

• Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization 
• National Capital Region YMCA YWCA, Employment, Enterprise and Newcomer Services, Language Assessment and Resource Centre 
• English Language Tutoring for the Ottawa Community 

These organizations offer French language training

• Conseil des écoles catholiques de langue française du centre est, éducation permanente 
• Conseil des écoles publiques de l'est de l'Ontario, éducation permanente, École Des Adultes Le Carrefour 
• Conseil des écoles publiques de l'est de l'Ontario, éducation permanente, Français langue seconde 
• National Capital Region YMCA YWCA, Employment, Enterprise and Newcomer Services, Language Assessment and Resource Centre