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.
Register your interest
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
Want to learn more about wine? A podcast from the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts features interviews with wine industry innovators from around the world. The episodes have something for everyone, from newbies to connoisseurs. Doris Miculan-Bradley and Adrian Caravello, program coordinators...
Are you having trouble finding work? Have you been laid off and need to retrain? The Second Career program provides financial assistance so you can quickly learn new skills and start on a new career path. The Second Career program provides up to $28,000 in funding to cover the costs of tuition...
Six George Brown College students delivered more than 60 hot meals and more than 100 sandwiches to homeless people in Toronto on December 24, in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable people in our community. These students are part of the student-led Sustainability Squad at the college...
As Ontario confronts the short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges have a pivotal role to play in retraining displaced workers and filling key vacancies. At George Brown College, we’re preparing the next generation of healthcare and community workers, construction managers...
On Jan. 8, 2021, the George Brown College community marks the one-year anniversary of the plane crash in Tehran that claimed the lives of two of our students. Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 crashed on Jan. 8, 2020 shortly after takeoff in Tehran, killing everyone on board. Many of the...
Black students and recent graduates from George Brown College can now apply to be part of a mentorship program that will connect them to Black leaders at Canadian corporations. George Brown partnered with the Onyx Initiative in October 2020 with the goal of increasing representation of Black...
A new pilot project is enabling George Brown College students to reap the benefits of international work-integrated learning (WIL) – including building intercultural competencies and preparing for success in the global economy – without leaving home. From Jan. 1 to March 31, several students will...
The Janes family has donated $50,000 across several areas at George Brown College focusing on assisting the diverse student population at the College. The donation is directed to three areas: the COVID-19 Foodshare Emergency Food Box Fund, the Black Student Support Network and Indigenous Education &...
