At the University of Ottawa—the world’s largest bilingual (English–French) university—language accessibility isn’t optional. It’s part of their mission.
With D2L Brightspace, bilingual learning is built into the platform itself. French isn’t an afterthought or a translation layered on top. From the interface to the learning experience, Brightspace supports both official languages equally, helping the university deliver courses that feel natural and accessible for every learner.
This fully bilingual approach helps uOttawa reach Francophone, English- and French-speaking learners across Canada and beyond. Educators can design engaging experiences, adapt content quickly and create learning environments where no student is left behind.
At uOttawa, 85% of professors use Brightspace—reaching 98% of the university’s 49,000 students. Each semester, more than 4,000 courses are delivered through the platform.
uOttawa is removing barriers and expanding opportunities to become more agile, connected, impactful and sustainable. With Brightspace supporting teaching and learning along the way, the university continues to build a future-ready learning experience for students everywhere.
Why watch this video?
- See how uOttawa delivers truly bilingual learning with a platform designed to support both English and French from the ground up.
- Learn the value of being able to adapt courses in real time, helping faculty respond to student needs and connect learning to real-world issues.
- Explore how a strong partnership between uOttawa and D2L supports accessible, inclusive learning experiences.
- Find out how the university is shaping the future of learning and innovation.
About the University of Ottawa:
uOttawa is Canada’s largest bilingual (English–French) university and one of the country’s leading research institutions. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, it brings together nearly 50,000 students from more than 150 countries who study and collaborate in English, French or both. With a wide range of programs and strong connections to government, industry and research hospitals, uOttawa plays an important role in advancing new ideas and real-world solutions. Grounded in its bilingual identity and global outlook, the university focuses on helping learners gain the knowledge and experience they need to make a meaningful impact in their c
