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Foundation of English as a Second Language ESL Part-Time Certificate

George Brown Polytechnic

  • Toronto, Canada
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Foundation

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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

  1. 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
  2. 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

CampusSt. James Campus
Faculty or schoolCommunity Services and Interdisciplinary Studies
DepartmentESL and Immigrant Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFlexible
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Applications closed

    11 Jan 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    9 Mar 2026

    Closed
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    May 2027

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    1 Jan 2027

    48 days left
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    July 2027

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    3 Mar 2027

    109 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

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    5 Apr 2027

    142 days left
  • Program 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.