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
George Brown College’s Schools of Fashion & Jewellery and Computer Technology are celebrating bringing home four exciting award wins from the recent Fashion Tech Hackathon in Kent State, Ohio. The Fashion Tech Hackathon is an interdisciplinary event that allows teams of university and college...
On March 17, George Brown College welcomed The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Federal Minister of Labour, for a site tour of Limberlost Place. The visit provided Minister O’Regan with an opportunity to learn about this remarkable building and see first-hand how GBC is helping the industry address and...
On ‘World Wood Day’ George Brown College debunks some common myths and misconceptions about mass timber. Did you know March 21st is World Wood Day? Established in 2013, the day helps highlight wood as a renewable biomaterial and recognizes its role in a sustainable future. George Brown College is...
George Brown College welcomed The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Federal Minister of Labour, for a site tour of Limberlost Place, the college’s exciting new mass timber, net zero carbon emissions building, currently under construction at Waterfront Campus. The visit provided Minister O’Regan with an...
Due to an external transformer issue, we experienced a power outage at our Casa Loma campus on Friday, March 17 requiring a campus closure. Toronto Hydro has confirmed that power is in the process of being restored at Casa Loma by Toronto Hydro, and the building will be open and operating as usual...
The land acknowledgement statement is displayed in English and Anishinaabemowin at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences.
“Today and every day, we can each play a role in creating a more inclusive and equitable future for everyone,” said George Brown College President Dr. Gervan Fearon. “With our individual and collective actions, we can all be champions for gender equity and work to eliminate gender bias.”
Carter is attending the United Nation's 67th Commission on the Status of Women. For seven years, she has led Local 557, representing George Brown College support staff.
