CLLC (Canadian Language Learning College) - Ottawa

Nothing is more important to CLLC than a student’s well-being. Great care is taken to provide a kind, safe, and warm-hearted environment. 

Studying abroad is an exciting experience. It’s an important step that causes concern for parents and students. There are many challenges and it’s not easy to be away from home, speaking a new language, living in a different culture while trying to make new friends. 

We promise that CLLC staff knows what this feels like, most of them have had the first-hand experience. They understand students' feelings and go out of their way to make students feel secure, comfortable, and at home. 

CLLC is the only ESL school in Canada with campuses in three world-class cities; Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax.

OTTAWA

CLLC Ottawa is located on Preston St. in “Little Italy” on the west side of the city. It’s only a minute’s walk from some of the most up market cafe’s and restaurants in the city. The campus itself is 8000 square feet and holds 10 mid-sized classrooms. The decor is modern and all the usual student amenities are available including a comfortable student lounge, WIFI access, and iPad’s for general and school use.

• Capital of Canada
• Only two hours to Montreal by car or bus
• Home to Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, Canadian Museum of Nature, and Ottawa Senators hockey

ACADEMICS

CLLC’s customized curriculum is unique. It has been designed to maximize the academic experience.

General English

CLLC’s General English Program has six levels. From Introductory to Advanced. The program develops skills in five areas: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking. Students are able to progress through the levels at their own pace with flexible scheduling options.

University Pathway

CLLC’s University Pathway Program (UPP) focuses on time management, note-taking, exam preparation, academic presentations, and essay writing. Students can complete UPP in any CLLC city and continue onto one of CLLC’s partner universities or colleges without writing an English language proficiency exam.

Business English

CLLC’s Business English course uses real business case studies. Each case study covers a specialized area of business practice. Students work to develop solutions to specific problems, prepare presentations, learn business vocabulary, and write reports, emails, and letters setting out conclusions.

IELTS/TOEFL

CLLC’s part-time IELTS exam preparation course is designed to give students the skills needed to pass their exams. CLLC teachers focus on the IELTS modules to make sure students know what to expect when taking an IELTS exam. A minimum of Level 4 General English is needed to enrol in the IELTS class.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Option 1 - Homestay

CLLC guarantees student satisfaction by offering the following:

• Our own internally managed homestay program offers the same price in Ottawa and Halifax.
• Over 500 diverse, well-qualified, and experienced homestay families.
• Problem resolution to all problems within 48 hours through CLLC’s Total Quality Management System(TQM) with careful consideration of student needs. We change families free of charge.
• All financial homestay matters are handled internally in order to encourage a positive relationship between students and their homestay families.
• A Quality Assurance Rating System (QARS) that ensures a smart match.

FEES

• Application fee (one-time) - CA$200 
• Homestay fee (3 meals/day) - CA$225/week*

Option 2 - Residence

As an alternative to the homestay, students have the option of living in residence style accommodations.

Residences include: 

• single and twin rooms
• common areas
• shared washrooms
• 24-hour security

Residences are offered in all CLLC cities, however, due to limits on availability, this option must be booked at least two months in advance.

Carleton University Residence 

• Available from May to August
• 17 minutes to CLLC
• 22 minutes to Downtown

Fees

• Application fee (one-time) - CA$200 
• Residence fee - CA$277/week*

Envie Student Residence

• Available from May to August
• 6-minute walk to CLLC
• 23 minutes to Downtown
• Two-month minimum lease required

Fees

• Application fee (one-time) - CA$200 
• Residence fee - CA$269/week*

* based on availability, price subject to change.