Elementary Program
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Due to the pandemic, courses are offered in a secure, virtual environment, consisting of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
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2022 – 2023 Online registration is NOW OPEN!
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Registration for September to June classes
The International Languages Program (ILP) offers weekend courses focusing on oral communication, reading and writing in languages other than French or English. Classes are led by experienced instructors who create a vibrant learning community for students through engaging activities. Students will gain literacy skills, communication skills, and cultural awareness. International language courses enhance students’ overall education, academic excellence, and ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
Languages Offered
Interested in another language? Contact us!
Arabic
Armenian
Azerbaijani
German
Italian
Korean
Mandarin
(simplified)
Mandarin
(traditional)
Nepali
Portuguese
Spanish
Syriac
Turkish
Ukrainian
Urdu
Fees
Fees are per student per language class, and are non-refundable
Funded Students | Ontario residents
$10 (consumables and resources fee)
Non-funded Students | Out-of-province and international students
$150 (tuition + consumables and resources fee)
The Elementary ILP Program Offers
Language classes for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8
Programs on weekends from September to June
Lunchtime programs in certain CECCE schools
Summer classes available in July, Monday to Friday
Schedules tailored to age and grade levels, where possible
Students residing outside of Ontario are also welcome (additional fees apply)
Eligibility
Students must turn 4 years old by December 31 to be eligible for ILP elementary classes
For non-CECCE students, proof of address and status in Canada is required
Ontario residents: The Ontario Ministry of Education funds one class per language per student. Any student can register for two different languages offered at different times ($10 resource fee per class) – OR – two classes of the same language (additional fee of $150 for the second class of the same language).
Student in Grade 9 or older? Check out our high school language credit courses!
View the available language classes here.
The schedule below indicates general time frames. The virtual class schedule may vary by program and may include staggered learning times.
Exact class time will be communicated to parents/guardians closer to the beginning of classes.
Learning mode:
Virtual or In Person
School – Ahlul Bayt
In Person location: 200 Baribeau st, Ottawa
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
In Person
School – Al Sadeq
In Person location: École élémentaire catholique Marius Barbeau (1345 Notting Hill ave, Ottawa)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
In Person
School – Hikmah
In Person location: École élémentaire catholique Saint-Rémi (100 Walden dr, Kanata)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
Virtual
School – Iqraa Barrhaven
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
In Person
School – Om Al Qura
In Person location: École élémentaire catholique Saint-François-d’Assise (35 Melrose ave, Ottawa)
Saturdays | 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Learning mode:
Virtual or In Person
School – Orleans Arabic
In Person location: École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges (1999 Provence ave, Orléans)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
Virtual
School – Providence
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
In Person
School – Rahma
In Person location-East: École élémentaire catholique La Vérendrye (614 Eastvale Dr, Gloucester)
Sundays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
In Person location-South: École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier (880 Thorndale Dr.)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
In Person location-West: École élémentaire catholique Terre-des-Jeunes (1303 Fellows Road)
Sundays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
In Person location-Kanata: École élémentaire catholique Élisabeth-Bruyère (100 Stonehaven Drive)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
Virtual or In Person
School – Yasmine
In Person location: École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Bernadette (3781 Sixth St, Gloucester)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
In person
School – Ararat Armenian
In person location: Éducation Permanente, 181 Donald St., Ottawa
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
In Person
School – Karabakh Azerbainjani
In Person location: École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau (1345 Notting Hill ave, Ottawa)
Sundays | 9 h 30 à 12 h 00
Learning mode:
Virtual or In Person
School – German Language School
In Person location: École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Geneviève (2198 Arch St, Ottawa)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
Virtual or In Person
School – I.C.Y.F.C. Italian School
In Person location: École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carrière (14 Four Seasons dr, Nepean)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
In Person
School – Ottawa Korean School
In Person location: École élémentaire catholique Terre-des-Jeunes (1303 Fellows Road)
Saturdays | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learning mode:
Virtual or In Person
School – Xinhua
In Person location East: Collège catholique Samuel-Genest (704 Carson’s Rd, Ottawa)
In Person location West: Collège catholique Franco-Ouest (411 Seyton dr, Nepean)
In Person location South: École secondaire catholique Pierre-Savard (1110 Longfields dr, Nepean)