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).
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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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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
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George Brown College is the first Canadian partner of a Jamaica-based global tourism think tank that focuses on building resilience in the industry in response to disruptions such as the pandemic, climate change and other world events. George Brown President Dr. Gervan Fearon and Jamaican Tourism...
Being in Canada, we can sometimes feel lost about how to help when other parts of the world are hurting. The invasion of Ukraine has undoubtedly surfaced a range of feelings across the college among people whose own countries, communities, and cultures have also been subject to senseless violence...
We are excited to announce the appointment of George Brown College’s first Provost, Dr. Cory Ross. This position is an important part of organizational changes George Brown is making to support evolving efforts to meet our students’ needs, enable skills development, advance research excellence and...
George Brown College has renewed its commitment to fight food insecurity with a $250,000 donation to the Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) run by the Student Association. The pandemic created challenges for students but especially for those facing food insecurity. Lockdowns, job losses and...
The world has reacted in horror to reports and images coming out of Ukraine, as a peaceful country was invaded by Putin and the Russian military. We have also seen the impact of this conflict on people in Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe. The George Brown College community includes many...
The pandemic forced many people to put plans on hold. That’s why Desjardins has partnered with George Brown College and will provide a two-year donation to help young people make their business and social innovation ideas a reality. The funding will support programs that help budding student...
More women can continue training at George Brown College for careers in the trades thanks to funding from toolmaker Hilti Canada that supports student scholarships and provides supplies. Hilti has donated $40,000 to the college to support scholarships for participants who complete George Brown’s...
