The Académie de Formation Linguistique (AFL) was established in 2002 in Ottawa/Gatineau in the heart of Canada's National Capital Region. Our motto: "Where learning becomes leisure" reflects the founding mission of AFL.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide effective language training programs to members of the public and private sectors. We specialize in customized language training courses that meet the needs of each client.
AFL is renowned for its unique language training approach based on the Simultaneous Multisensory Teaching (SMT) method. This proven method promotes natural learning through language acquisition activities. It helps clients acquire a second language accurately, promotes client's mastery of the symbols and sounds of the target language and increases client's awareness of the rules behind spoken and written expressions.
The first step in our approach is to conduct a preliminary assessment of the client's skills and abilities. This free evaluation allows our language training specialists to identify the client's learning needs. The assessment results are detailed in a report which is then discussed with the client.
The second step is to develop a customized training program to meet the specific needs of each client be they beginner, intermediate or advanced. Classes are conducted on a one-to-one basis, semi-private (two students), in small (three to four students) or large group (five to eight students). Ongoing evaluation reports track client progress and illustrate the program's effectiveness.
Our teachers understand the complexities of learning a second language and work with clients to set and achieve learning goals.
Our language specialists use language training tasks such as practicing real-time conversation, improving spontaneous speech use, and confidence building activities in the target language. These activities are structured to identify and revise problem areas in the client's syntactic structures, pronunciation, vocabulary and comprehension.
AFL has four trained pedagogical advisors responsible to:
Maintain and or upgrade teaching programs and or design new ones;
Ensure the introduction and application of state of the art adult teaching methods;
Conduct the preliminary assessment of clients;
Advise and support teachers in developing and delivering individual teaching programs;
Assist and advise clients on request with particular learning difficulties.
In addition, AFL team includes upward of seventy experienced teachers. Their responsibilities are:
Develop training plans customized to the needs of clients;
Conduct language training according to established plans and schedules;
Conduct regular assessment of the student’s progress;
Académie de Formation Linguistique offers students the choice of four locations within the National Capital Region: Westboro, Richmond, Kanata, Gatineau (Aylmer) and Downtown Ottawa.
Richmond Campus (Head Office) Académie de Formation Linguistique 495 Richmond Road, Suite 200 Ottawa, ON K2A 4B2 Telephone: (613) 722-6539 Fax: (613) 722-4799
Kanata Campus Académie de Formation Linguistique 320 March Road, Suite 400 Ottawa, ON K2K 2E3 Telephone: (613) 592-7979 Fax: (613) 592-3007
Bank Campus Académie de Formation Linguistique 99 Bank Street, Suite 230 Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9 Telephone: (613) 233-6539 Fax: (613) 233-4799
Gatineau-Aylmer Campus Académie de Formation Linguistique 57 rue du Couvent Gatineau, QC J9H 3C8 Telephone: (819) 684-4999 Fax: (819) 684-0672
Please contact us for more information regarding individual training. (613) 722-6539
2 persons: $25 per person 3 persons: $20 per person 4+ persons: $17.50 per person
The fees include: Free coffee and tea service Parking (except Bank Campus) Private classrooms equipped with computer Full kitchen facilities with microwaves
Fee structure for in residence language training:
Onsite accommodations (Gatineau - Aylmer Campus) $2000.00 per Month $600.00 per Week
Accommodations include: 3 meals a day Choice of menu including vegetarian and other special diets Laundry facilities Living room with large screen TV On-site gym Walking trails near complex Outdoor Free Parking Shopping mall and Marina adjacent to campus