People from all over the world come to Toronto to study, work and live. George Brown College offers a range of specialized programs and services for newcomers to make their transition in Canada as quick and easy as possible. We also offer English upgrading for people looking to strengthen their language skills.

Students from more than 100 countries choose George Brown College for their education, and often this is their first international experience.We are committed to providing our students, from both Canada and abroad, with the skills and knowledge they will need to function effectively in an increasingly diverse and global environment.

George Brown College supports the international engagement of staff and students in several ways:

• The College facilitates an increasing number of study abroad initiatives for our students in countries such as Cambodia, China, Cuba, El Salvador, France, Italy, Jamaica, Hong Kong, Samoa and Tanzania.
• George Brown College continually develops and establishes educational partnerships with schools located around the world. A joint program with Chitkara Educational Trust in Chandigarh, India, provides graduates with dual credentials – a Computer Systems Technology diploma from GBC and an accredited Bachelor of Computer Applications degree from Chitkara. A similar partnership has been developed in the hospitality field with Chitkara and the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Mumbai. In China, partnerships include an urban management program with Shanghai Urban Management College and an early childhood development laboratory school in Suzhou.
• The College participates in international aid and development projects with institutions and organizations in Barbados, Bosnia, China, Egypt, Hungary, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Jordan, Korea, Kosovo, Mexico, Poland, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, St. Lucia, South Africa, Taiwan and Russia.

HERE ARE A FEW MORE GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE:

• You can choose from a wide range of programs
• You can transition to the workplace with practical Canadian experience
• You will learn in state-of-the-art facilities
• Our Student Services are here to help you
• You will be in the heart of a wonderful city
• You will enjoy our multicultural environment

“I studied Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure at George Brown College and learned a lot about the service industry – especially tourism, which is a very important business in Toronto. Not only did I have great professors, but I also had so many opportunities to meet people from various countries. I think downtown Toronto is an excellent environment for international students. It’s such a multicultural city!”
Seiko Tanaka, Japan
English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Second Language

Programs:

School of English as a Second Language

• R728/ R732 Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL)

• R728/ R732 Intensive English as a Second Language for International Students (ESL)

• R400 Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults (TESL)

Immigrant Education

• R403 College Teacher Training (for Internationally Educated Professionals) (Postgraduate)

• C129 Career and Work Counsellor (for Internationally Educated Professionals)

• T403 Construction Management (for Internationally Educated Professionals) (Postgraduate)

• Early Childhood Educator Bridging Program

• Research, Commercialization and Innovation Graduate Certificate (R404)

Return to: Full-time Programs Main Page.

Revised: August 22, 2008