English for Professional Success (EPS) Program (R902)
Program Description
Program Overview
George Brown College's English for Professional Success Certificate will give you the English language skills you need to succeed in Canada's highly competitive workplace. By polishing your verbal, listening, and written communication skills, this part-time program will build your confidence in personal and professional interactions. If you're a non-native speaker and have advanced-level English skills, this program is for you.
PLEASE NOTE: Classes are delivered in-person during evenings and weekends to accommodate working professionals.
Full Description
George Brown College's English for Professional Success Certificate is a part-time program for those looking to take their English language skills to the next level. As part of this certificate, you must complete three core courses and your choice of two electives.
Details for George Brown's English for Professional Success Certificate Program:
- This part-time program offers classes on evenings and weekends
- This program is intended for non-native speakers with advanced-level English skills
- Ideal for working professionals looking to build confidence with personal and professional cross-cultural communications
- You can take courses for this program in whatever order you prefer
PLEASE NOTE: Information related to courses, including length, dates, times, location, and delivery mode are subject to change without notice.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
Electives
| Code | Course Name | Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ESL 9070 | Pronunciation and Fluency | $324.00 |
| ESL 9064 | Listening and Persuasive Speech | $324.00 |
| ESL 9079 | Public Speaking and Presentation | $115.00 |
| ESL 9091 | Pathway to Successful Employment | $204.00 |
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one course in the program starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Financial Assistance
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Apply to this program if you are interested in further developing your verbal, listening, and written communication English language skills for both personal and professional use.
As this is an advanced-level certificate, you must complete ESL 9068 (ESL IIIB ADVANCED) or have an equivalent English placement test result prior to taking the core courses in this certificate.
Prior to enrolling in any of the elective courses, you must complete ESL 9067 (ESL IIIA LOW ADVANCED) or have the equivalent English placement test.
Special Requirements
You must achieve a grade of B (73%) or better to successfully complete each course.
To achieve this advanced-level certificate, you must complete three core courses and your choice of two electives.
Placement Test
If you are writing the level placement test for program entry, please visit Continuing Education (part–time) ESL Program Placement Test Registration to sign up for the test before you have registered for the program.
How to Apply
Domestic and International Students:
To apply for the program, please visit the Courses section and register directly in your respective course(s) by following the instructions provided.
International Students of R902 program:
You DO NOT need to apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
For more information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance at 1-800-265-2002.
Call the English for Academic Purposes office at 416-415-5000, ext. 4826 or email conedesl@georgebrown.ca.
PLEASE NOTE: Courses in this program are for continuing education purposes only. To earn credits toward a full-time George Brown program, we offer the English for Academic Purposes program:
Visit Our Campus
Visit Our Campus
Take our virtual tour to see our state-of-the-art facilities in downtown Toronto.
English for Professional Success (EPS) Program (R902)
Program Description
Program Overview
George Brown College's English for Professional Success Certificate will help you develop the skills you need to succeed in Canada's highly competitive and often challenging workplace. By further developing your verbal, listening, and written communication skills, this part-time program will help you build confidence in personal and professional cross-cultural linguistic interactions. Apply to this program if you are a non-native speaker with advanced-level English skills.
PLEASE NOTE: Classes for this certificate are delivered in person during evenings and weekends to accommodate working professionals.
Full Description
George Brown College's English for Professional Success Certificate is a part-time program designed to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in Canada's highly competitive and often challenging workplace.
Apply to this program if you are interested in further developing your verbal, listening, and written communication English language skills for both personal and professional use. To complete this certificate, you must complete three core courses and your choice of two electives.
About the English for Professional Success Certificate Program:
- part-time study with classes delivered during evenings and weekends
- designed for non-native speakers with advanced-level English skills
- for working professionals looking to build confidence with personal and professional cross-cultural communications
- courses can be taken in the order of your personal preference
PLEASE NOTE: Information related to courses, including length, dates, times, location, and delivery mode are subject to change without notice.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
Electives
| Code | Course Name | Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ESL 9070 | Pronunciation and Fluency | 316.00 |
| ESL 9064 | Listening and Persuasive Speech | 316.00 |
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one course in the program starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Apply to this program if you are interested in further developing your verbal, listening, and written communication English language skills for both personal and professional use.
As this is an advanced-level certificate, you must complete ESL 9068 (ESL IIIB ADVANCED) or have an equivalent English placement test result prior to taking the core courses in this certificate.
Prior to enrolling in any of the elective courses, you must complete the ESL 9067 (ESL IIIA LOW ADVANCED) or have the equivalent English placement test.
Special Requirements
You must achieve a grade of B (73%) or better to successfully complete each course.
To achieve this advanced-level certificate, you must complete three core courses and your choice of two electives.
Placement Test
If you are writing the level placement test for program entry, please visit Continuing Education (part–time) ESL Program Placement Test Registration to sign up for the test after you have registered for the program.
How to Apply
Domestic and International Students:
To apply for the program, please visit the Courses section and register directly in your respective course(s) by following the instructions provided.
International Students of R902 program:
You DO NOT need to apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
For more information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance at 1-800-265-2002.
Call the English for Academic Purposes office at 416-415-5000, ext. 4826 or email conedesl@georgebrown.ca.
PLEASE NOTE: Courses in this program are for continuing education purposes only. To earn credits toward a full-time George Brown program, we offer the English for Academic Purposes program:
Visit Our Campus
Visit Our Campus
Take our virtual tour to see our state-of-the-art facilities in downtown Toronto.
