George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
George Brown Polytechnic Welcomes International Students
Studying in downtown Toronto, you will live, learn and work in the heart of Canada’s biggest, most diverse economy. We offer more than 160 career-focused certificate, diploma, postgraduate and degree programs - one of the widest ranges of full-time college programs in Canada. Most of our programs have a field education component which gives you a valuable opportunity to work and learn with industry partners who may even one day become your future employer.
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George Brown Polytechnic and ILSC Education Group establish Joint Pathway Program
George Brown Polytechnic is pleased to welcome ILSC Education Group as a new partner in the Languages Canada Joint Pathway Program (JPP), expanding pathway options for international students planning to pursue post-secondary studies at George Brown.
The Joint Pathway Program is an IRCC-approved initiative developed by Languages Canada that connects accredited language schools with public post-secondary institutions. Through the program, eligible students can complete their English language preparation at ILSC Language Schools before transitioning to eligible programs at George Brown Polytechnic.
ILSC Education Group is a long-standing Canadian language education provider with extensive experience preparing international students for post-secondary study. The new agreement expands on over a decade of partnership between the two institutions and brings together ILSC Education Group's expertise in language education and George Brown’s career-focused programs to provide students with a clear and supported route to post-secondary education in Toronto.
We look forward to welcoming students through the ILSC–George Brown Joint Pathway Program and working with ILSC Education Group to support their academic journey in Canada.
Student Visa Updates
To assist you in finding the right program, we’ve compiled a list that meets the new IRCC guidelines as of October 25, 2024. This list is regularly updated, so we encourage you to check back often.
Post-Graduation Work Permit List
Traveling to Canada
Are you an international student planning to travel to Canada? Visit our Travelling to Canada page for more information:
Admission Updates
George Brown Polytechnic will now be accepting the Duolingo English Test for pre-placement to our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program AND all Post-Secondary, Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma and Degree programs.
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