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).
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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
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....
Looking for something special to do for your mom on her special day in May? Or are you looking for a new treat to take with your tea? Try this recipe for cranberry scones, courtesy of The Café, run by students at our Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Makes approximately 12 scones...
On April 2, 2016, the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE) announced a $20,000 gift to George Brown College to support student scholarships. A cheque was presented to the college prior to ACCE's 20th Anniversary Awards Gala. "It is a great pleasure to recognize the accomplishments of...
The Michael Pinball Clemons Foundation (MPCF) presented George Brown College with a $31,000 cheque in support of 10 student scholarships at its eighth annual Imagine Gala on Nov. 5, 2015. Since 2009, the MPCF has provided 47 scholarships to George Brown students, valued at more than $116,000. "We...
George Brown College is pleased to receive an $8-million gift from Toronto business leader and philanthropist Jack Cockwell and the Brookfield Partners Foundation. This contribution represents one of the largest donations in Ontario college history. "Having seen firsthand how George Brown's...
At this time of the year, holiday cheer can be found all around us. However, with the holidays comes stress for many students who are struggling to stay on top of the most basic of necessities food. For some George Brown College students, food insecurity, in addition to deadlines and exams, are real...
