Best ESL Classes in Ottawa, ON
15 schools listed · 13 in Ottawa · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Gift of the Gab French Language Services
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Tefl Wonderland
Local Language Training Inc.
Clic Ottawa
The 15 schools listed for Ottawa, ON teach English as a second language. Which courses, levels and exams each covers comes from what it publishes; ratings and student quotes come from public listings.

Area overview: Ottawa, ON
13 of the 15 schools we list are based in Ottawa; the other 2 serve Ottawa from Gatineau, QC (7 km). The schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 150 reviews; 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers payment plans and 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enrol.
How do I compare ESL courses before visiting?
All 15 schools here have a website on file, and that is where course types, levels, start dates and exam options are listed. Read whether classes are general or exam-focused, because a school can look identical to another from a listing and teach something completely different.