GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2010-2011

Proof of English language capability:

Since all classes are offered in English, your success at College depends, in part, on having the right level of English. To prove your capability in English you can:

• provide us with proof that your secondary and/or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the common language used (e.g., secondary schools that offer a Canadian, American or British curriculum), or
• take the College’s English entrance test in Toronto (for details, call 416-415-5000, ext. 2115 or e-mail international@georgebrown.ca), or
• send us the results of an international English test or complete the appropriate level(s) of our Intensive English Program (GBC IEP); the College requires the following scores, or higher:

*Does not apply to Ryerson degrees
**Without co-op semester
†With co-op semester

Note: Regardless of score attained, students should expect to write a test that will place them in the appropriate English course, except for those who write a George Brown English admissions test.

Note: Mandatory test programs still require English testing, even with other test scores or English courses.

What happens next?

1. After we review your application and transcripts, depending on the program for which you applied, we may ask for more information through an interview, tests or samples of your work.
2. If you are applying from Toronto, we will send you a letter asking you to arrange any required interviews or tests.
3. If you are applying from outside Toronto, we will send you questionnaires or ask you to send us samples of your work. We may also arrange a telephone interview.

Offers of admission to post-secondary programs

If you meet the academic and English proficiency requirements, and the program has space, the College will send you an acceptance letter (offer of admission).

For those applicants who are enrolled in Grade 12 required subjects in their second semester, we will consider Grade 11 marks in the prerequisite subjects at 70 or higher for conditional acceptance.

If you meet the academic requirements but not the English proficiency requirement, and the program still has space, the College will send you a conditional letter of acceptance. This means the College will accept you on the condition that you successfully complete the College’s Intensive English Program.

Accepting admission

Offers of admission include instructions on confirming your acceptance. You must confirm your acceptance and make payment by the deadline stated in your offer in order to secure a space.

Visas and Health Insurance for International Students

Visas/Study Permits

To study in Canada, you need a visitor visa and/or Study Permit.

If you are studying for six months or less, you need a visitor visa. For studies longer than six months a Study Permit is required.

For official information about the application policy and procedures, contact a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) office in Canada, the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate nearest you, or see the CIC website at www.cic.gc.ca.

Health insurance

All international students will be automatically enrolled in a comprehensive health insurance plan. It provides coverage for hospital and medical services. Coverage is effective as of your first day of classes at the College. Details will be included with your admission package.

For more information,
call George Brown's International Centre
at 416-415-5000, ext. 2115,
or 1-800-265-2002 (Canada and the U.S.),
or e-mail .

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Revised: December 8, 2009