Admission Requirements for International Students

English Language Proficiency

Proficiency

The following minimum scores are required:

*To register for the test, you will need to apply for your academic program and receive your Admissions Test Letter. For more information on the Admissions Test, please visit: georgebrown.ca/assessment

**Not applicable to collaborative degree programs eg. Early Childhood Education (C118).

English Language Validity

Applicants from eligible countries† who do not meet George Brown's English language entry requirements may be offered aconditionalacceptance for College diploma, postgraduate and degree programswhich will be subject to successful completionof level 8 or 9 of George Brown'sEnglish for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.

† For applicants from some countries (e.g., countries where English is the first/official language and countries in South Asia) we are not able to provide the option of a Letter of Acceptance to the George Brown College English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP) as it has been our experience that Study Permit applicants from specific countries are rejected by the Canadian visa office for a Study Permit (visa) when there is an ESL (English as a Second Language) component requested. For applicants from South Asian countries (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) it is highly recommended to submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Using TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo for Level Placement

* 2-year test validation maximum.

You will be placed in the EAP starting level that corresponds to your lowest score in all test sections. For students interested in taking the IELTS test in Toronto, the George Brown college official IELTS test centre provides a complete IELTS testing service. For more information, please visit theIELTS Testing servicesite.

George Brown College Admissions Officers reserve the right to require TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo results for EAP level placement on all EAP applications.

Current or returning EAP students who suspend their studies for 超过6 consecutive 8-week sessions must retake the EAP level placement test or submit a valid IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo score in order to be placed back into the program. 

Academic Year: 2022 - 2023

Academic Year: 2023–2024

The following list of programs are NOT eligible to receive conditional letters of acceptance (CLOA). Applicants are required to fulfill all academic, English proficiency, and additional divisional criteria to receive a direct letter of acceptance (LOA) only if selected. Selection criteria and requirements are indicated on each program page under the menu tabHow to Qualify & Applywith specific details sent to applicants AFTER an initial review of the application is complete. Please note that divisional selection requirements can change and please refer to the individual program page for the most up to date information.

These programs require prior approval from the Academic Department

To meet this requirement, you are required to have studied full-time for at least two consecutive full academic years (high school or post-secondary), within the past four years where the medium of instruction was English, in one of the following countries:

• American Samoa
• Anguilla
• Antigua & Barbuda
• Australia
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Botswana
• British Virgin Islands
• Canada
• Cayman Islands
• Dominica
• England
• Falkland Islands
• Fiji
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Gibraltar
• Grenada
• Guam
• Guyana
• Ireland
• Isle of Man
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Montserrat
• New Zealand
• Nigeria
• Norfolk Islands
• Northern Ireland
• Philippines
• Pitcairn
• Scotland
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Singapore
• South Africa
• St. Chad/Christopher/Kitts/Nevis
• St. Helena
• St. Lucia
• St. Vincent & The Grenadines
• Tanzania
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turks & Caicos Islands
• Uganda
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Virgin Islands
• Wake & Midway Islands
• Wales
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Admission Through GBC's EAP Program

Applicants from eligible countries who do not meet George Brown's English language requirements may be offered conditional admission to a post-secondary program through George Brown's EAP (English for Academic Purposes) program.

How do I get my admissions test result?

Results for admissions tests take approximately 5 business days to be issued. Please email your Admissions Officer 5 business days after you have written the test. Your Admissions Officer's contact information is on your Letter of Acceptance and Test Letter.

How long do I have to wait for my admissions test result?

入学测试的结果大约5 business days to be issued.

What is the difference between the admissions test and the placement test?

Admissions tests are used to determine if you meet the requirements for admission to the College.

Placement Assessments in English and/or Math are taken after you have accepted an offer of admission. Placement assessments determine whether you are ready to take the college-level credit courses in English and/or math in the first semester, or if you need to take a foundation- level course first to further develop your skills. For programs that require English and/or Math placement testing, find out more from theAssessment Centre.

Note:If you have already taken an Admissions Assessment (as part of your college application process), your Admissions Assessment results will be used as placement results too.

How long is the processing time once I submit an application through the Online Application System (OAS)?

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not able to provide exact processing times. Please note that we will not be reviewing applications/issuing offers until 6-7 months prior to the start of a selected term.

The processing time starts when we begin processing applications, not when we open the intake for submission.The current application processing time is approximately3-4weeks.

We do not have the capacity to admit all applicants who meet the minimum general and program-specific requirements. Please note that programs can close early if international enrollment for the program is already achieved and there is no more capacity. Submission of an application does not guarantee an offer of a place in a program.

The program I am interested in is closed, is there anything I can do?

Unfortunately, programs can close early if international enrollment for that program is already achieved and there are no more places. You can ask the International Centre or your admissions officer about other available programs or you may have to wait to apply for a future intake.

Protected Persons, Refugee Claimants, or Convention Refugees

Protected Persons, Refugee Claimants, or Convention Refugees are required to obtain a study permit for engaging in education or training that is more than 6 months in duration. Students must have a valid study permit in order to begin studying at George Brown College, if the program is more than 6 months and/or their intention is to study longer than 6 months. Details can be found by visitingImmigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.

After receiving an offer of admission, you must apply for a study permit. Please note that Study Permits are not issued inside Canada. You must apply online or at the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Official information on requirements can be obtained from an IRCC (formerly CIC) office in Canada, a Canadian Embassy or Consulate overseas and/or the IRCC (formerly CIC) website at:https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html