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Foundation of English as a Second Language ESL Part-Time Certificate
- Toronto, Canada
- English
- Hybrid
- Foundation
About the program
Part-time certificate programme in English as a Second Language (ESL) Part-Time Certificate at George Brown Polytechnic, St. James Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Improve English language comprehension
- Spoken interaction and writing for English as a Second Language ESL Part-Time Certificate. Practice relevant language tasks and build confidence for subsequent study or communication.
Career outcomes
- Further study (English for Academic Purposes at George Brown)
Curriculum
- A set period part-time certificate programme. Courses include ESL IA Low Beginner
- ESL IC High Beginner
- ESL IIB Intermediate
- ESL IIIA Low Advanced
- Advanced Essay Writing
- Advanced Grammar and Composition Skills
- Academic Preparation for College/University Studies and Successful Conversation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- No academic prerequisite is published on the programme page
- The programmes are part-time
- Non-credit and shown as open but not study-permit eligible for international students.
Accepted academic background
No academic prerequisite published on the programme finder.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for English as a Second Language (ESL) Part-Time Certificate at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,265 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | St. James Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Department | ESL and Immigrant Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Applications closed
11 Jan 2026
ClosedProgram starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days leftProgram starts
November 2027
Apply by
7 Apr 2027
144 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,265 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

