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How to
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Admission Requirements:
For admission to a post-secondary program
(diploma/certificate/postgraduate/degree), the applicant must:
- Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent; or graduated
from a university or college if applying for a postgraduate program
- Be 18 years of age or older at time of registration.
- If you are under 18, you must submit custodianship
documents and a senior secondary high school graduation certificate.
- Pay the non-refundable $65 application
fee
- Provide proof of English proficiency,
if English is not the first language in your country and was not
the language of instruction in your school
You must have one of the following:
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Diploma/
Certificate
Program |
Postgraduate
Program |
Degree
Program |
| TOEFL or |
550 or 213
(computer based)
or 79-80
(Internet Based) |
550 or 213
(computer based)
or 79-80
(Internet Based) |
580 or 237
(computer based)
or 92-93
(Internet Based) |
| IELTS (Academic) or |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
| George Brown Intensive English Program or |
Level 8 |
Level 8 (non co-op programs)
Level 9 (co-op programs) |
Level 9* |
| George Brown Admissions Test (only
offered in Toronto) |
YES |
YES |
N/A |
* Not applicable to collaborative degree programs
such as Nursing (S118) and Early Childhood Education (C118).
When to Apply:
Most programs begin in September or January. Many programs fill quickly, so
we recommend that you apply at least six months in advance. However, applications
received closer to the start date will be considered if there is space available
in the program.
Steps to Apply:
APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AT THE COLLEGE:
Step 1 Complete the International
Student Application Form. This form can be obtained from:
Step 2 Submit
the Application Form to the George Brown College International Centre
with the $65 application fee and Supporting Documents*
Step 3 Letter
of Acceptance issued
Step 4 Apply
for a Study Permit (Visa)
Step 5 Sign
and return your Program Confirmation Form with payment
Step 6 Register
for your program and complete
course selection through Stu-View
OR:
APPLY TO http://www.ontariocolleges.ca:
Step 1 Obtain and complete Application
Form through:
Step 2 Submit
the Application Form, $85 fee and Supporting Documents* to http://www.ontariocolleges.ca
Step 3 Letter of Acceptance
issued
Step 4 Apply
for a Study Permit (visa) or check its validity
Step 5 Sign
and return your Program Confirmation Form with payment
Step 6 Register
for your program and complete course selection through Stu-View
* Supporting documents
required for post-secondary programs:
- Translated and notarized diploma/transcripts of senior secondary
school and/or other level of post-secondary education completed
- Proof of English proficiency such as TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB,
CAEL etc.
- Portfolios and/or interview for some programs, such as Graphic Design,
Fashion Design, and Early Childhood Education.
Study Permits/Temporary Resident
Visa
If you want to study in Canada for more than 6 months you must
apply for a Study Permit.
A Temporary Resident Visa (Visitor Visa) - not a study permit - is sufficient
if you want to study for 6 months or less.
Study Permits are not issued from within Canada. You must apply to Citizenship
and Immigration Canada (CIC) which is located in your nearest Canadian
Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Official information on requirements
should be obtained from a CIC office in Canada, a Canadian Embassy or
consulate overseas or from the CIC website at http://www.cic.gc.ca
Homestay
If you require Homestay Accommodation (with optional Airport Pick-up),
please make sure that we receive your completed Homestay
Application Form (.pdf)
at least two weeks before your arrival date.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for all international students. You will be automatically
enrolled in the college insurance program and charged. For more detailed
information please check the Student Association's homepage at
http://sa.georgebrown.ca/service-health-plan.aspx.
The cost is CAD $532 per year (see table below)
for post-secondary students and CAD $108 per 8 week session for Intensive
English Program Students.
Fees (in Canadian
Currency)*
| Application Fee |
$65.00 |
Basic Tuition |
Intensive English Program
(per 8 week level), Inclusive of additional fees for student ID and administrative
fee. |
$2,095.00 |
| Diploma/Certificate/Post-graduate
Program (for 2 semesters) Exclusive of additional fees for materials,
books, student ID, alumni fees, etc. |
$9,800.00* |
| Degree Programs (2 semesters) |
$12,500.00* |
Fee for co-op work term
(1 semester), if applicable |
$400.00 |
Services |
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Homestay Accommodation
2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) |
$175.00/week
$190.00/week |
| Homestay Placement (one time payment, non-refundable) |
$100.00 |
| Airport Pick-up (optional, for homestay applicants
only) |
$100.00 |
| Mandatory
Health Insurance |
$532 for one year
coverage (Sept-August)
$390 for 8 months
coverage (Jan-August)
$215 for 4 months
coverage (May-August)
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| Mandatory Health Insurance for IEP (per level) |
$108.00 |
Other Costs |
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| Public Transportation (per year) |
$1,152.00 |
| Books and Supplies (per year, post-secondary
programs only) |
$800.00-$1,000.00 |
* These
fees are effective as of the September, 2009 intake. All
fees are subject to change, without notice. The College Withdrawal
Policy may apply.
Some specialized programs have higher tuition fees which will be specified on official College invoices. Tuition fees do
not include additional fees for student ID, Administration, and Health Insurance. Please note that program materials, books, uniforms,
equipment/tools are also not included in the tuition fees charged by the College. |
QUESTIONS? Call, write or e-mail
the International Centre, George Brown College:
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Revised:
June 10, 2009
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