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Your children will have access to public school education. However, each school board has different policies on whether your children will be exempt from paying international student fees based on your student status in Canada and which academic program you are enrolled in. We recommend following up...

George Brown College Computer Store offers student discounts on technology products including computers, laptops, tablets, software and professional tools. It is located at 200 King Street East, close to the main entrance. The store hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Visit the Computer...

Upon request, insurance for new George Brown students shall commence 30 days before the effective date stated on the application on file with the Insurance Administrator, provided the premium has been paid if the Insured Person arrives before such effective date. Early arrival covers acute...

It’s a good idea to attend your classes before buying any textbooks to make sure you buy the right one. On the first day of your class, you will get a course outline listing the course materials or textbooks you will need for your course. However, for some full-time programs, you may also get a book...

Each program within the college has specific lockers assigned to it so that students can have lockers on the right campus and near their classes. The locker system is connected to the college database, so it automatically shows you a list of lockers available to you, once you've logged into STU-VIEW...

Beginning life as a college student can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn about the campus and student services, let alone getting your head around your studies. Often the biggest question is, “Where do I start?” Access our Student Guide to assist you with getting started, getting involved...

Students enrolled in the programs offered by the School of Early Childhood will need a Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown College Photo ID/OneCard that specifically identifies you as a George Brown College student on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University. Please note: Students will...

If you are a Full-time, Post-secondary or Apprenticeship student registered in the final semester of your program, and meet the requirements to graduate, you will be graduated automatically by the college and you do not need to complete an application to graduate. Your information will be processed...

Overloading (going above 100% course load in a single term) can happen if a student does not follow the course progression as outlined (e.g. student takes fewer courses in one semester and has to take more in another), causing additional fees to apply. If you are required to take foundation-level...

The total amount of tuition fees paid may not necessarily correspond to your T2202 because not all of your tuition fees are tax deductible. Also, the T2202 is based on the tax year (January - December) not the school year (September - April).

For full time students who have: taken a break from studieshave a special timetableare on a reduced course load as per Accessible Learning Servicesare planning on attending an optional term an invoice may not be generated in the above cases. Students should contact their academic department for...

Your non-refundable deposit confirms your intent to register and secures a space in a given semester(s) for the academic year.

Please select one of the following scenarios that is applicable to you: Full-time studies Continuing Education Studies

Programs offered to International students and program availability can be found on our Program Availability webpage. Admissions/program requirements can be found by clicking on a program of interest and then on “How to qualify and apply” Country and Language requirements and the International...

International Students applying for PGWP, must submit an OFFICIAL transcript from the college as part of their application. The e-transcript provided by the college is an official school transcript. Therefore, if you are applying online for your PGWP, you can use the college's official e-transcript...

A temporary resident must apply to extend their period of authorized stay before it ends. If they have done so, their period of authorized stay as a temporary resident is extended by law until a decision is made. Such a person is considered to have maintained status (previously known as implied...

If a program is listed as “not available,” it means that this program is not offered during that semester. If it is listed as “closed”, it means that the program has reached capacity and is no longer accepting applications for that semester. International Students: To apply to a different program...

Find information about English proficiency requirements for international students on our website.

Find our current private language school affiliates .

Yes, the B413 program is available to international students.

There are many different strategies with finding a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity: placement, practicum, internship, co-op, etc. Before reaching out to Career Services for support, reach out to your WIL (Work-Integrated Learning) professors and academic WIL teams to see what support they...

Interested in becoming a Peer Tutor? See our Become a Tutor page to check out our hiring requirements and apply online.

If a student drops one or more courses but maintains full-time status, they do not receive a refund for the individual course(s) that they dropped or are exempted from. In addition, if you retake the dropped course in a future semester, even if you did not receive a refund for it, you may be...

Since you have passed the deadline to withdraw, any grade that has been earned at this point will be reflected on the transcript.

Yes. George Brown College is on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) list of approved designated learning institutions (DLI). Visit the International Students Travelling to Canada webpage for more information.

Students studying ESL are not eligible to work off campus with their study permit. To learn more about the eligibility requirements to work off campus, please refer to the IRCC webpage.

International student must withdraw through the International Centre. For information on withdrawing as an international student, such as deadlines, process, and potential immigration impacts, please visit The International Withdrawal and Refund web page.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses George Brown College is a leading English as a Second Language (ESL) provider with 50 years of experience. We offer both part-time ESL (domestic only) and full-time English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program. Upon successful completion of the English for...

Scholarship Opportunities for International Students Unfortunately International students do not qualify for financial aid. However, there are some scholarship opportunities for students entering their 2nd semester or 2nd year. Please visit the international education section of the George Brown...

If you would like to make an appointment with someone to get more information about our programs for international students, please contact the Business Development Officer responsible for your market on our International Representatives webpage.

Due to the high volume of refund requests, all cheques are mailed out to students directly. Please make sure that your address is updated in STU-VIEW to ensure that it is mailed to the correct address. You must notify the International Centre immediately of any changes to your mailing address.

Student Homestay Services, George Brown's long-time partner in student accommodation, maintains a close network of caring families who make your transition to living and studying abroad a friendly and positive experience. You can also choose to stay in private accommodation. Our Student Life office...

Yes. As long as you have applied for your post-graduate work permit while your study permit was still valid and within 90 days of completing your program, you are eligible to work under “implied status.” You must have applied to be considered under implied status.

You do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada. For more information on when a foreign national needs a study permit, please refer to the IRCC...

Yes, if you plan to apply for your post-graduate work permit. Students must always have a valid study permit at all times while studying. In addition, students applying for their post-graduate work permit, must have a valid study permit when applying for their work permit. There is a waiting period...

If you haven't received your GBC Student ID number in the next two to three days after successfully submitting your application, please fill out the information below and email it to intladmissions@georgebrown.ca. Full Name (same as written on your application form)Country of CitizenshipDate of...

Yes, in most cases your spouse may be eligible to work in Canada while you study. For more information on how to apply for a work permit for your spouse, please visit the IRCC website. Note: IRCC has implemented temporary policies during the pandemic (Covid-19). Please ensure to check for latest...

To see the availability status of a particular program, please the Program Availability webpage and choose your program of interest. Open intakes will be shown by a green square marked “Open”. Once a program has closed, we are unable to add further students as there are no more seats available. If...

During peak periods, we receive a high volume of refund requests, and, therefore, unfortunately, the processing time is about 6 weeks. Refunds are issued by the GBC Finance Department and not the International Centre. We try our best to get refunds out as quickly as possible. It is important for...

Results for admission tests take approximately 5 business days to be issued. Please email your Admissions Officer 5 business days after you have written the test. Your Admissions Officer’s contact information is on your Letter of Acceptance and Test Letter.

You can visit the closest Service Canada, in person, with your study permit, work permit (if applicable) and passport to apply for your SIN.

We do not offer Master’s degree programs. We offer postgraduate certificates which are specialized programs of 8-12 months focused on skills. Only universities in Canada offer master’s degrees.

International Student Services is currently working remotely to maintain student services for international students. Students can request their enrolment letter online at applynow.georgebrown.ca/International/letterrequest. It is also recommended that all international students submit a copy of...

A proof of graduation letter can be requested by visiting the Letter Request for International Students webpage. Login using your GBC student ID and password.

Applicants from eligible countries who do not meet George Brown’s English language requirements may be offered conditional admission to a post-secondary program through George Brown’s EAP (English for Academic Purposes) program. Please see our EAP Admissions page for further details regarding...

Yes, the international student integration & support team runs multiple international-specific events for our 'CURRENT' international students to support their academic and non-academic journey at the college. For a list of student-events, please visit here: https://www.georgebrown.ca/current...