ReNEW: Tuition-Free Program For Canadian Newcomers
George Brown College has partnered with Scotiabank to offer newcomers a 10-week career readiness program designed to help navigate your career journey in Canada.
Get the Language Skills to Succeed in Canada!
Whether you’re looking to prepare for further study, a new career, or simply to enjoy everyday life in Canada, we offer a range of options to suit your specific English language needs.
Our School of English as a Second Language offers instruction in the heart of downtown Toronto. Whether you’re interested in studying full-time, part-time, or exploring Toronto, we have a program for you. As a George Brown College student, you have access to the benefits the college has to offer.
At George Brown we:
- have experienced teachers to ensure you are receiving the highest quality language instruction
- assess your language skills so you can customize and tailor your learning
- use the latest tools and technology in our interactive classrooms
- offer pathways to a variety of programs, including college diploma, degree and postgraduate degree programs
- organize social activities for you to practice English, make new friends, and explore Toronto
- offer flexibility with our full-time and part-time programs
How can we help you improve your English skills?
Find a program that's right for you
English as a Second Language (R901) – Apply to this part-time certificate to improve your personal, professional and academic English language skills
English for Professional Success (R902) – Apply to this program if you have advanced English skills and want to develop your professional communication skills.
Continuing Education ESL Pathway to George Brown College Certificates and Diplomas (R903) – Apply tot his program if you need to meet the English Language admission requirements for George Brown Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate programs (without co-op).
Student Life
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Staff Profiles
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If you have any questions, please get in touch! We’re happy to help you evaluate your options. We respond to most inquiries within 1 business day.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry.
All News and Announcements
All News and Announcements
The 2023 RGD Student Award winners were announced in September, and the School of Design was well represented in several categories.
Johar, a 2017 graduate of the Culinary Management program, recently opened Barkat and the Queen Street West eatery continues to generate buzz earning online features in Streets of Toronto, BlogTO and more.
We are aware of and have been actively monitoring the evolving diplomatic situation between the governments of Canada and India, given that the college and many students, faculty and staff have direct and indirect connections to India.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Courtney Brooke, Founder, Alacrity George Brown College is proud to be participating in and celebrating Women Entrepreneurship Week! startGBC is hosting a dedicated event on Friday 20 October 2023, where we will highlight GBC alumni entrepreneurs including Courtney, a truly...
On September 22, students and GBC employees celebrated the Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom) program graduation ceremony at the Six Nations Community Hall.
A group of second-year students in the Honours Bachelor of Food Studies program undertook the task of increasing the amount of certified organic produce in over 300 weekly culinary classes at GBC.
George Brown College is the first academic institution in North America to collaborate with the Guyana Online Academy of Learning.
startGBC Announces the Launch of Pitch It GBC! 2023 Competition PITCH IT GBC! is accepting applications from any George Brown College student or recent graduate, who attended an academic program between September 2022 and November 2023, with an active georgebrown.ca email account, and who is looking...
