Welcome to CILFO

Ottawa is Canada's capital city and is considered one of the safest and most beautiful cities in the world. Visitors to our city enjoy the numerous festivals, attractions, natural beauty, parks and forests, historic sites, museums and friendly people. Ottawa's size makes it an ideal city in which to study ESL simply because you will have more opportunity to learn and practice English in a smaller international community compared to Vancouver or Toronto. Ottawa is centrally located, making it easy to travel throughout Canada and the U.S.

Why CILFO?

We are centrally located in beautiful downtown Ottawa, only a few minutes walk to Parliament Hill, museums, shopping, nightlife, the famous Rideau Canal and numerous pubs and restaurants. CILFO has more than 15 years experience in providing second language services to students.

Facilities

Our facilities are clean and modern and include a computer lab for students with high-speed internet access, and a kitchen/lounge area for students to eat, relax, chat with friends and teachers or study, and large, bright, spacious classrooms.

Staff

CILFO has an amazing team of energetic staff members working for you because we want to ensure that your study and homestay experiences are positive and memorable.

CILFO's staff can help you with any questions or concerns that you may have about your stay in Ottawa — anything to do with your studies, homestay, or life in Ottawa. Remember that all questions are welcome. There is always someone available to talk about any questions you may have about adapting to your new life in Ottawa — study goals, culture shock, homesickness, or personal challenges.