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
Get to know Toronto and your fellow students through our extensive student life program.
Staff Profiles
Check out the profiles of the many talented faculty and staff members at The School of English as a Second Language.
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Contact Us
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
Mayor John Tory chose George Brown's student-run restaurant The Chefs’ House to announce the return of a well-loved Toronto tradition — Summerlicious. Tory made the announcement on April 8 at The Chefs’ House, a fine-dining eatery at 215 King St. E., where culinary and hospitality students put their...
A new scholarship is now available to Indigenous students at George Brown College’s Chef School thanks to the generosity of Sudbury chef and chocolatier Tammy Maki. Maki owns Raven Rising Global Indigenous Chocolates, an e-commerce chocolate shop set to open a physical location soon in downtown...
Toronto, ON — Today, George Brown College is strengthening its capacity to contribute to our city and community with the appointment of Joe Cressy as Senior Vice President, External Relations, Communications and Real Estate Development, effective June 13, 2022. “Building a better and more vibrant...
George Brown College has received funding to help more businesses develop new products and services, apply innovative research and technologies, and further train students in leading-edge technologies. The college will receive $614,800 over two years for one project, and will collaborate on two...
George Brown College stands ready to lend expertise and provide access to technology to small and medium-sized enterprises as a new member of a manufacturing innovation network. On March 31, George Brown joined the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), a group...
Students at George Brown College’s Centre for Business got the opportunity to hear directly from PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Canada CEO Nicolas Marcoux during a virtual fireside chat where he shared advice for new graduates and outlined career opportunities in his organization and in the...
Reduce, reuse, recycle and recover is often associated with physical items, but two George Brown College students won a sustainable development solutions competition by applying the four Rs to dark data. Tanvir Singh Ahuja, a student in the Applied AI Solutions Development program, and Melric Rego...
Congratulations to Owen Buckley and Ryan Sutherland who represented George Brown College at the HRAI Heating System Technician Competition, taking home gold and silver respectively. The competition happened at the Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Exposition at the Metro Convention Centre on March 24...
