Classes for the start on January 4, 2010. ESL and computer courses can be taken by eligible students.

Register in person at St. Joseph's Adult School or St. Patrick's Adult School.

Here are some of the Ottawa ESL classes offered during the regular school year between September and June:

• Desktop Publishing using Microsoft Publisher. Click here.
• PhotoShop Elements. Click here.
• Communication and Pronunciation. Click here.
• Academic Writing & Writing for Professional Purposes. Click here.

We have free English and ESL Computer classes in Ottawa for qualifying students at all levels - from Beginner to Advanced. Learners start to speak, write and read well at our schools. They begin to master the English language.

ESL and computer classes are available during the regular academic year, from September to June. Learners can take both at the same time. Classes are for all levels - from Beginner to Advanced, Test of Spoken English and TOEFL. They are based on Canadian Language Benchmarks. For more information on Canadian Language Benchmarks, click here.

Please note that not all courses are offered every term. Please check with the school for current courses.

Courses offered include:
• Literacy
• Beginner 1, 2 & 3
• Intermediate 1, 2 & 3
• Advanced
• TOEFL Preparation classes
  For those seeking to enroll in University or College
• Spoken English classes
  for those professionals seeking to have their qualifications recognized in Canada. These classes are also for those who want to improve their spoken English.
• LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes for levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are offered to qualifying learners.
• Grammar and Writing
• English Pronunciation
• English for the Service Industry
• Communication and Pronunciation
• Academic Writing & Writing for Professional Purposes
• ESL for Retail Workers
• Computer Assisted Language Learning

ESL COMPUTERS
We usually offer the following courses during the regular academic year, between September and June. Not all courses are offered every term.

• Introduction to Computers/Windows
• Internet
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Access
• MS Power Point
• MS Office Fast Track
• Microsoft Publisher
• Accpac Accounting
• Web Page Design
• PhotoShop Elements
• Dreamweaver
• Fireworks
• Flash

ESL computer courses are offered from September 2009 to June 2010 for the 2009-2010 school year.

For information on location, bus routes, interactive maps, etc. click here. More about Ottawa ESL classes - click here.