You must achieve a cumulative grade average of B (73%) or better in all courses.
There are two requirements for completing the certificate:
- Complete at least five (5) ESL courses at GBC;
- Complete ESL 9068 (ESL IIIB ADVANCED).
For example:
- If you take the level placement test and begin with ESL 9000 (ESL IA LOW BEGINNER), you will need to complete all 8 compulsory courses (completed at least 5 courses; completed ESL 9068 (ESL IIIB ADVANCED);
- If you take the level placement test and begin with ESL 9066 (ESL IIC HIGH INTERMEDIATE), you will need to complete ESL 9066 (ESL IIC HIGH INTERMEDIATE), ESL 9067 (IIIA LOW ADVANCED) and ESL 9068 (ESL IIIB ADVANCED) plus 2 elective courses (completed at least 5 courses; completed ESL 9068 (ESL IIIB ADVANCED))
If you have completed an ESL course at George Brown College within the last six months, you can apply to start at the next level without having to complete a placement test.
