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
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.
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All News and Announcements
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A former George Brown College student is among the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2021, annual awards organized by Canadian Immigrant magazine and COSTI Immigrant Services. Edsel Mutia started his nursing career in his home country of the Philippines and continued to advance his education and career...
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George Brown College officially broke ground on what promises to be an iconic addition to our Waterfront Campus and to the Toronto skyline. With Limberlost Place, we are raising the bar for sustainable construction and design thanks to a $10-million donation from Canadian business leader and...
We are very proud to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2022 — the sixth straight year we’ve made the list. The Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2022 report was published in the Globe and Mail on December 3. It highlights the reasons George Brown was once again chosen as a top...
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New work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities are available to students thanks to a partnership with the Business Higher Education Roundtable, or BHER. More than 700 students will get real-world experiences because of this joint effort. Indigenous and racialized students and students with...
