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.
All News and Announcements
All News and Announcements
The new FOR TOMORROW hoodie, designed by GBC fashion students, is recyclable and fully traceable, from its production to its reuse. GBC community members get an exclusive discount until November 14.
The GBC community honours the courage of individuals who have served and continued to serve our country, through observance of the Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8, and Remembrance Day on November 11.
GBC stressed the need for new transit in the East Bayfront community. The proposed Waterfront East light-rail transit (LRT) line would run past three buildings at Waterfront Campus and our student residence.
In the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis, George Brown College has announced important steps to address housing affordability in downtown Toronto.
George Brown College is pleased to be an official collaboration partner for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023, which will run from Monday, November 13 to Friday, November 17, 2023, at the college. startGBC, the gateway to entrepreneurship at George Brown College, has put together an agenda of 13...
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GBC President Dr. Gervan Fearon signed a joint statement shared with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the urgency of funding and building the Waterfront East LRT.
Important transformations are unfolding at George Brown College as we pursue the goals outlined in our Anti-Racism Action Plan. The plan guides the crucial steps we take to address racism and advance anti-racism at the college.
