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
Our fall and winter campaign shows how we transform classroom learning into real-world success and embrace our place in Canada's largest urban centre.
As intense plans for redevelopment move ahead in Toronto’s Regent Park and St. James Town neighbourhoods, George Brown College (GBC) is helping immigrants and newcomers ensure their voices are heard as their communities undergo significant change.
The leaders sat down together at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus on October 19 and took questions from GBC students on climate change, leadership, and the challenging economic circumstances for post-secondary students.
You have until October 30 to check out the seven installations in both English and French on the main floor of the St. James Campus library.
Playoff action starts tonight (Wednesday, October 18) at 7:30 p.m. with the Huskies men's soccer team facing off against Fleming College. Find out where to follow the action.
At George Brown College, we firmly believe that violence against civilians and the promotion of hate should never be tolerated. Our thoughts are with both the Israeli and Palestinian communities, and we hope for a peaceful resolution.
A student scholarship made a big difference for Construction Engineering Technology grad Vincent Nguyen and contributed to his success. Now, he's a project co-ordinator who one day hopes to become a project manager.
This year, 18 participants were taken on a campus tour, exploring the millwright, welding, carpentry, plumbing workshops and more. They also were able to attend a site visit tour of Tridel’s Aqualuna residential property on the Waterfront.
