There are various programs available, some free, or for payment, catered to various levels offered by school boards, or private businesses, for large classes, small classes or tutoring.
- How to access English as a Second Language (ESL)
- How to access French as a Second Language Classes (FSL)
- Where to get your language level assessed and get referred to classes if you are a Permanent Resident of Canada (Landed Immigrant) or Convention Refugee, or an Adult newcomer, older than school-leaving age.
- OCISO, Ottawa Community Services Organization can refer for counselling and language training.
- Ottawa’s ESL schools and Catholic School Board locations.
- Ottawa public school classes for adults in continuing education.
- Library conversation groups
- HOST matches Canadians and newcomers in friendship programs
- ELTOC bringing tutors to homes