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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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
Alan Dean and Kathy Kinnear have generously donated $50,000 to fund scholarships for students at the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies. The Dean Family Leadership in Construction Award will be awarded to two students each year, for the next five years. Full-time students in the...
With Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz dominating headlines, we thought this would be a great time to highlight a classic American dish: seafood gumbo. This month’s recipe comes from the American Regional Cooking class within our Continuing Education programs. Here’s our...
Turner Fleischer Architects Inc. donated $10,000 to George Brown College to fund scholarships for students in the Architectural Technology program who demonstrate strong skills in building information modeling (BIM). The $2,000 Turner Fleischer Architects Award in BIM for Architectural Technology...
If celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a green beverage isn't your style, why not serve a traditional Irish stew on March 17th? Here's a recipe from our Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts: Ingredients 500 g stewing lamb 400 g potatoes 100 g celery 100 g button onions 100 g onions 100 g leeks...
If you’re having some friends over for dinner and want to wow them with a great dessert, if you want to do something special for your valentine or if you want to treat yourself to something sweet, try our recipe for crème caramel. This recipe comes from George Brown College's Baking Arts course...
A $30,000 gift from the Building Opportunities for Life Today (B.O.L.T.) Charitable Foundation will provide new scholarships for students at George Brown College’s Centre for Construction & Engineering Technologies (CCET). An existing partner of George Brown, the B.O.L.T. Charitable Foundation was...
A $50,000 gift from Costco Wholesale Canada will provide new scholarships for students at George Brown College’s Centre for Business. The donation will establish a new endowment fund to provide financial awards for first-year students in the Business Administration-Retail advanced diploma program....
Glenfarclas Distillery has donated $50,000 to George Brown College to support scholarships for students in our Advanced Wine & Beverage Management program. The scholarship endowment fund was established in memory of John (Jack) Hanna, the late founder and chairman of John Hanna & Sons Ltd....
