Continuing Education ESL Pathway to George Brown College Certificates and Diplomas Program (R903)

Program Description
Program Overview
Continuing Education ESL Pathway to George Brown College Certificates and Diplomas will help you meet the minimum English Language admissions requirement for any of our full-time Ontario College Certificate, Diploma, or Postgraduate Certificate programs. This pathway is available within George Brown College only and does not apply to programs with a co-op component.
Full Description
The Continuing Education ESL Pathway to George Brown College Certificates and Diplomas program will help you transition your studies from a part-time continuing education program into one of George Brown's full-time programs.
Upon successful completion of this pathway program, you will have met the minimum English Language admissions requirement for any of George Brown's full-time Ontario College Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate programs. This pathway is available within George Brown College only and does not apply to programs with a co-op component.
Continuing Education ESL Pathway to George Brown College Certificates and Diplomas Program Details:
- Completion of this program will eliminate the need for graduates to write TOEFL, IELTS or George Brown's English Admissions Assessment
- Geoge Brown's Admissions Department will recognize these pathway courses as the English Language requirement for any George Brown full-time (without co-op) Certificate, Diploma, or Postgraduate Certificate program
- This pathway does not apply to programs with a co-op component
- This pathway is available within George Brown and is not valid at other institutions
- The completion of this pathway program does not guarantee entry to one of George Brown's certificate, postgraduate certificate, or diploma programs
- Graduates of this program will be considered and ranked among the other applicants to their program(s) of choice and will need to fulfil any other academic requirements specific to that program (e.g. math, science)
PLEASE NOTE: Information related to courses, including length, dates, times, location, and delivery mode are subject to change without notice.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of the Continuing Education ESL Pathway to George Brown College Certificates and Diplomas program will have met the minimum English Language admissions requirement for any of our full-time (without co-op) Ontario College Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate programs. This pathway is available within George Brown College only and does not apply to programs with a co-op component.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
CON ED ESL PATHWAY COURSES
This Con Ed ESL Pathway applies to (without co-op) certificate, diploma and postgraduate programs at George Brown College only. This will enable Con Ed graduates (as outlined below) to meet the minimum English language admission requirement, after successful completion of the following mandatory courses:
CODE | COURSE NAME | COURSE FEE |
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ESL 9068 | ESL IIIB Advanced | $382.00 |
ESL 9073 | Advanced Grammar and Composition Skills | $316.00 |
ESL 9069 | Advanced Essay Writing | $316.00 |
ESL 9078 OR ESL 9077 | ESL 9078 Academic Preparation for College/University Studies OR ESL 9077 IELTS Exam Preparation | 284.00 |
This would eliminate the need for the Con Ed graduates to write TOEFL, IELTS or the GBC English Admissions assessment in order to meet the minimum English requirement for George Brown's (without co-op) certificate, diploma or postgraduate programs.
Please note that completion of the Con Ed ESL courses listed above does not guarantee entrance into the GBC program. Con Ed ESL graduates will be considered and ranked among the other applicants to their program (s) of choice, and would also need to fulfil any other requirements specific to that program (e.g. math, science).
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one course in the program starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
The Continuing Education ESL Pathway to George Brown College Certificates and Diplomas is comprised of four mandatory courses. Entry to each course requires the completion of a specific pre-requisite course or the equivalent English placement test result. Before registering in the course, please refer to the Courses section above and verify the language requirements for your respective course.
How to Apply
Domestic and International Students:
To apply for the program, please visit the Courses section and register directly in your respective course(s) by following the instructions provided.
International Students of R903 program:
You DO NOT need to apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
For more information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance at 1-800-265-2002.
Call the School of ESL office at 416-415-5000, ext. 4826 or email conedesl@georgebrown.ca
PLEASE NOTE: Courses in this program are for continuing education purposes only. To earn credits toward a full-time George Brown program, we offer the English for Academic Purposes program:
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