2018–2019 International STUDENT GUIDE Study in , georgebrown.ca/international GOLD AWARD WINNER ESTABLISHED IN 1967

In recognition of our internationalization + PUBLICLY-FUNDED INSTITUTION 29,000 efforts, George Brown was selected at a national level as the Gold STUDENTS (FULL-TIME Recipient of the CiCan Internationalization ONE OF CANADA’S ENROLMENT) – INCLUDING Excellence Award for 2016-2017. LARGEST Known previously as the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC), STATE-OF-THE-ART CAMPUSES Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) IN is the national, voluntary membership + organization representing publicly 4,900 CURRICULUM SHAPED BY INDUSTRY supported colleges, institutes, cegeps and INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS polytechnics in Canada and internationally. STRONG EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS

HELPFUL CAREER SERVICES 92% of employers are very WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH FIELD EDUCATION AND satisfied with the George Brown POST-GRADUATION EMPLOYMENT We’re expanding our Waterfront * Campus with a carbon-neutral wood graduates they’ve hired. building called The Arbour. It will be the first Tall Wood Building used for institutional purposes in and will be home to research facilities for climate-friendly building practices, our School of Computer Technology 210,000+ 160+ to support and complement the City of Toronto’s Smart City Initiative, and GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE ALUMNI FULL-TIME PROGRAMS a new child care facility.

George Brown College has one of the most diverse international student populations in Canada. In the 2016-17 fiscal year, George Brown College had students from over 120 countries. No single country accounted for more than 25% of our international student population.

In 2017, George Brown College turned 50, along with Ontario’s college system — and what a long way we’ve come since 1967! Over the past 50 years, we’ve evolved to meet the needs of students and employers, introducing new campuses, new credentials and new ways of teaching. But one thing hasn’t changed: George Brown is still Toronto’s downtown college. In fact, we play a greater role than ever in the social, cultural and economic health of our city and province. Our 50th birthday offers a unique opportunity to remember, to celebrate and to dream about our future.

2 *Source: Key Performance Indicators, Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, 2016 GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE

Studying at George Brown College in downtown Toronto, you live, learn and work in the heart of Canada’s biggest, most diverse economy. Choose from a large number of career-focused certificate, diploma, postgraduate and degree programs. The city and the college offer you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with leading employers during your studies and after you graduate. Our campuses are home to a number of wonderful social and athletic activities and Toronto is a vibrant city that hosts a wealth of cultural, recreational and personal development experiences.

ST. JAMES CAMPUS

CASA LOMA CENTRE FOR HOSPITALITY WATERFRONT CAMPUS & CULINARY ARTS CAMPUS “International students are valued members of the George Brown community. Students attend our college from all over the world, so our graduates build work contacts and friendships across the globe as well as with Canadians. I wish you the best of success in choosing a college and program of study, and ultimately in finding a rewarding career.”

Anne Sado Member of the Order of Canada President, George Brown College

AREAS OF STUDY At George Brown College, you can choose from a large number of programs which will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in the modern workplace. Major areas For information on program of study include: availability for international Page No. students, please see: Culinary Arts 6 georgebrown.ca/international/ futurestudents/programs Hospitality & Tourism Management 6

Business & Finance 8 George Brown College is continually striving Marketing 8 to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this guide is Fashion & Jewellery 10 subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer, Graphic Design 10 or warranty. Students are responsible for Information Technology 10 verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well Performing Arts 10 as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations or other bodies that Building Technologies 12 may award additional designations Mechanical Engineering 12 concurrently with, or after completion of, a George Brown College program. Health Sciences 14

Community Services 15

Early Childhood Development 15

General Arts & Science 15

4 PROGRAMS Each academic year is divided into 3 terms of 4 months each that Postgraduate Programs are offered for students who have start in September, January and May. The standard academic already graduated from a university or college program. These year in Ontario begins with the September term. One academic are highly specialized 8 or 12 month programs designed to give year comprises two terms e.g. September plus January. graduates advanced skills in a specific professional field.

English for Academic Purposes is a full-time program divided into Degree Programs are offered in Financial Services, Hospitality, 9 levels of 8 weeks each. Your language skills are assessed by Culinary Management, Construction Management, Early the college and you begin at the level that is right for you. Most Childhood Leadership, Behaviour Analysis, and Interpretation. students study for 6–10 months. The program prepares you for These are four-year Bachelor Degree programs, combining further academic study at the college. theoretical learning with opportunities for field education.

Diploma/Certificate Programs are one, two or three academic University Transfer A George Brown College diploma is a years in length. Programs have start dates in September, January passport to further education at many Canadian and foreign and/or May. universities. For information on current transfer agreements and future study options for graduates, see the Transfer Guide at georgebrown.ca/transferguide

CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATHWAY

George Brown offers a wide variety of programs and learning pathways. Selecting a program that fits your career goals and interests is key to your academic and professional success.

georgebrown.ca/international 5 THE CENTRE FOR HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS is committed to delivering passionate and service-obsessed industry professionals through innovative programs in the fields of hospitality management and culinary arts. If you love people, food, wine, and you thrive under pressure, then you’re an excellent fit for this industry. The George Brown College Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts is set in Toronto — the largest, most vibrant hospitality city in Canada, and located just steps away from the city’s top restaurants, bars, hotels and event venues.

NEWSWORTHY NOTES CAREER OPTIONS Our programs prepare you for Our Centre for Hospitality & Culinary We’ve completed a major renovation careers in: Arts has produced many remarkable of our facilities to create a cutting-edge • Culinary and baking alumni, including Mark McEwan collaboration and research hub — • Nutrition and diet analysis (Judge on Superstar Chef Challenge), housed over four floors and dedicated Lynn Crawford (Judge on Chopped to applied learning, research, events, • Recipe and product development Canada), Jamie Kennedy (Recipient of and the collaboration of students and • Hotel and resort operations the Governor General’s Award and the industry partners. • Restaurant management Order of Canada), Minaz Abji (Executive • Special event or conference planning Vice President, Host Hotels and Resorts), Whether in the classroom, during • Small business and entrepreneurship and Randy Morton (President and CEO, special lectures, on-site visits or through • Tourism management Bellagio, Las Vegas). field placement, you will get to meet, learn from and be inspired by some Our student-run restaurant, The Chefs’ of today’s most exciting chefs and House, is a fully functioning restaurant hospitality professionals. Our 7 or and popular dining destination that 14-week externships will prepare you provides students with real-world for fast-paced work environments by experience. We also have a Café on giving you hands-on training in the city’s campus run by George Brown College best culinary and hospitality businesses. Culinary Arts students.

“When you look at the set-up here, I wish I were a student! Honestly, when I went to college, we had no- where near the kind of set-up they’ve got here at The Chefs’ House. I’m blown away with the standards that are produced here.” Chef Gordon Ramsay

6 DEGREE PATHWAYS Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Hospitality This program creates passionate and capable industry professionals who are ready for the urban hospitality and culinary experience. It is designed to teach you how to plan and manage complex integrated hospitality operations so that you can become one of the skilled, knowledgeable leaders the hospitality sector is pursuing.

Graduated from: A two-year George Brown Hospitality program Completion of Honours Bachelor of Completion of “George Brown College has been Bridge Courses Business Administration – Hospitality such an important part of my An equivalent program at (H311) in as little as two years another Ontario college career. All the chefs here are so talented, helpful and inspiring. with a GPA of 3.0 or above Students with other relevant prior credentials may be They always strive to update their eligible for Advanced Standing skills and equipment with the Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Culinary Management change in market trends. Here at Our commitment to industry leadership has led to the launch of the only four-year the Chef School, we learned so Culinary Management honours bachelor’s degree in Canada. Through a blend of many new skills and techniques. theoretical and practical education, students will gain the skills and knowledge to They also took us on a study trip achieve a successful career in today’s culinary and food industry. to France to enhance our skills. The overall exposure that they Graduated from: gave us was just incredible. If A two-year George Brown you’re thinking of a culinary Culinary Management profession, it should be the diploma program including Completion of Honours Bachelor of Completion of Chef School at George Brown.” H100 and H116 Bridge Courses Commerce – Culinary Management Chef Delna Patel (H315) in as little as two years An equivalent program at Baking and Pastry Arts Management, Graduate another Ontario college and Valedictorian – April 2015 Advanced French Patisserie (Postgrad) – April 2016 with a GPA of 3.0 or above Students with other relevant prior credentials may be eligible for Advanced Standing

PROGRAMS – CENTRE FOR HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS Special Program- Program Name Program Length Certification Starting Month Admission Code Requirements DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE H108 Baking – Pre-Employment 1 year Certificate Jan. H134 Culinary Skills 1 year Certificate Sept., Jan., May  H113 Baking and Pastry Arts Management 2 years Diploma Sept., May  H100 Culinary Management 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan., May  H116 Culinary Management (Integrated Learning) 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan., May  H119 Culinary Management – Nutrition 2 years Diploma Sept.  H132 Food and Beverage Management – Restaurant Management 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan., May H101 Hospitality Services 1 year Certificate Sept. H133 Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan., May  H131 Special Event Management 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan., May  H130 Tourism and Hospitality Management 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan., May  DEGREE H311 Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) 4 years Bachelor’s Degree Sept.  H315 Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) 4 years Bachelor’s Degree Sept.  POSTGRADUATE H413 Advanced French Patisserie 1 year # Postgraduate May H411 Culinary Arts – Italian 1 year # Postgraduate May H402 Food and Nutrition Management 1 year Postgraduate Sept.    H414 Advanced Wine and Beverage Business Management 1 year # Postgraduate Sept.

# 3-SEMESTERS  INTERVIEW  RESUME  CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OTHER REQUIREMENTS georgebrown.ca/international 7 STUDENTS AT GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE’S CENTRE FOR BUSINESS pursue their passion in downtown Toronto — the business and financial capital of Canada. Studying in the Canadian hub for business and finance offers a wide array of exciting opportunities in Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Management, and Marketing. The Centre for Business works closely with industry professionals and organizations to ensure our graduates can succeed in their chosen field and are ready to hit the ground running.

NEWSWORTHY NOTES CAREER OPTIONS Our programs prepare you for A student team from our School of careers in: Marketing finished 3rd out of 35 teams • Corporate accounting, tax analysis nation-wide at the 2017 Vanier BDC • Investment sales, financial planning National Marketing Case Competition. • Logistics or international trade In 2016 the School of Marketing broke a • Marketing research and analysis world record with an in-class marketing • Project management project that attracted nearly 600 people “My four-year degree program • Labour relations, training and to the world’s largest sculpting class. taught me highly competitive development technical skills and vital • Small business and For some programs, students work at interpersonal skills, which helped entrepreneurship the George Brown Centre for Business me land my dream job upon Consulting Hub, to provide consulting graduation. I have also cultivated services to small/medium sized businesses life-long friendships through and not-for-profit organizations to help George Brown College and have them achieve their goals. come to deeply understand Canadian culture.” Zilu Guo 2017 Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) – Accounting, with Honours 2017 Valedictorian for the Centre for Business Convocation Ceremony 2017 Liberal Studies Award – Humanities 2014 International Postsecondary Scholarship Award

“Not only is it encouraging to see young minds being developed but the ambition that they’re taking to strive to the top.” Ray Vozza Senior Account Coordinator, SDI Marketing

8 DEGREE PATHWAY Graduated from:

Three-year Business Completion of Honours Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) Administration – Accounting This program combines the benefits of applied, Advanced Diploma program Bachelor of Commerce practical education with a bachelor’s degree. In the at George Brown College (Financial Services) – second year of this program, students can choose Accounting program (B322) to major in either Accounting or Financial Planning. An equivalent program at another Ontario college in as little as two years Whether you are seeking a career as a professional accountant or a financial planner, this program Three-year Business provides the skills, knowledge and real-world Completion of Honours Administration – Finance experience to help you succeed. Advanced Diploma program Bachelor of Commerce For advanced diploma graduates from another Ontario at George Brown College (Financial Services) – college, application through OCAS (ontariocolleges.ca) Financial Planning program is required. An equivalent program at another Ontario college (B302) in as little as two years with a GPA of 3.0 or above

PROGRAMS – CENTRE FOR BUSINESS Special Program- Program Name Program Length Certification Starting Month Admission Code Requirements DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE A146 Pre-Business 1 year Certificate Sept., Jan. B103 Business – Accounting 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. Business Admin. – Accounting B107/B157 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. [B157: + 2 semesters work experience] Business Admin. – Finance B130/B150 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. [B150: + 2 semesters work experience] B134 Business – Human Resources 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. Business Admin. – Human Resources B144/B154 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. [B154: + 2 semesters work experience] B125 Business 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. Business Administration B145/B155 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. [B155: + 2 semesters work experience] Business Admin. – International Business B131/B161 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. [B161: + 2 semesters work experience] Business Admin. – Project Management B126/B156 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. [B156: + 2 semesters work experience] Business Admin. – Retail B123/B163 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept. [B163: + 2 semesters work experience] Business Admin. – Supply Chain and Operations Management B122/B162 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. [B162: + 2 semesters work experience] B120 Business – Marketing 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. Business Admin. – Marketing B108/B158 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. [B158: + 2 semesters work experience] DEGREE Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) B302 4 years Bachelor’s Degree Sept., Jan.  [Requires a minimum of one co-op work term] POSTGRADUATE B407 Financial Planning 1 year Postgraduate Sept., Jan. Human Resources Management B408 1 year # Postgraduate Sept., Jan., May [Includes 1 semester work experience requirement]

B414 Consulting 1 year Postgraduate Sept., Jan.   B411 International Business Management 1 year Postgraduate Sept., Jan., May B415 Project Management 1 year Postgraduate Sept., Jan. B416 Entrepreneurship Management 1 year Postgraduate Sept., Jan. Marketing Management – Financial Services B406 1 year # Postgraduate Sept., Jan. [Includes 1 semester work experience requirement] Sport and Event Marketing B400 1 year # Postgraduate Sept., Jan., May [Includes 1 semester work experience requirement] Strategic Relationship Marketing B409 1 year # Postgraduate Sept., Jan. [Includes 1 semester work experience requirement]

# 3-SEMESTERS  RESUME  CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OTHER REQUIREMENTS georgebrown.ca/international 9 LEARNING AT THE CENTRE FOR ARTS, DESIGN & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY doesn’t stop when class ends. You’ll be surrounded by Canada’s major design and advertising agencies, theatre companies and fashion brands. Through our well-connected professors, you will participate in field trips, attend industry and networking events and performances and exhibitions. Whether your passion is for design, gaming, fashion, jewellery or performing arts, the George Brown College Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology is the place to help you unlock your creative potential.

NEWSWORTHY NOTES CAREER OPTIONS Our programs prepare you for George Brown College’s Centre for Arts, Design & careers in: Information Technology is home to Canada’s first • Graphic design YouTube incubator — one of nine spaces in the world • Fashion design or manufacturing — that offers training, networking and production opportunities to people who want to create content • Merchandising or management for the website’s audience of one billion users. • Dance • Jewellery design or gemmology Our School of Design is home to the city’s first video “I was looking for a • Advertising or corporate game incubator, assisting in the growth of Toronto’s program that could communications gaming industry and providing field education complement my academic • Network administration & support opportunities to George Brown video game design and professional • Game development students. experience. The • Software development Interdisciplinary Design We are one of the first colleges to utilize motion Strategy post-graduate capture technology and our motion capture suit is program integrates “What’s different about this school compared the same model used to create Gollum for the Lord multiple design disciplines to some other schools that we’ve worked of the Rings films. through real-world projects in is that they have this openness to work to explore complex and with industry. They’re really looking for Our new Fashion Exchange (FX) satellite campus globally driven challenges.” partnerships in industry because their goal, is where fashion education, design, production, ultimately, is to train their students.” entrepreneurship and engagement come together Andressa Beccaro — students experience learning with direct contact Interdisciplinary Design Strategy – Paul Rowan 2014, Institute without Boundaries to the production floor and industry partners. George Brown College graduate, Co-founder, Umbra

10 PROGRAMS – CENTRE FOR ARTS, DESIGN & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Special Program- Program Name Program Length Certification Starting Month Admission Code Requirements DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE T127 Computer Programmer Analyst 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T141 Computer Systems Technician 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. T147 Computer Systems Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T163 Game Programming 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. 

G119 Game Art 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan.    G108 Art & Design Foundation 1 year Certificate Sept., Jan.  G111 Media Foundation 1 year Certificate Sept., Jan.

G112 Video Design and Production 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan.   G102 Graphic Design 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan.    G103 Interaction Design and Development 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan.  F112 Fashion Business Industry 2 years Diploma Sept.  F102 Fashion Management 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan.  F113 Fashion Techniques and Design 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan.  F105 Gemmology 1 year Certificate Sept.  F111 Jewellery Essentials 1 year Certificate Sept.  F110 Jewellery Methods 2 years Diploma Sept. 

F114 Jewellery Arts 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept.     P108 Theatre Arts – Preparation 1 year Certificate Sept.

P106 Commercial Dance 1 year # Certificate Sept.  

P101 Dance Performance Preparation 1 year Certificate Sept.  

P105 Dance Performance 2 years Diploma Sept.  

P107 Acting for Media 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan.  

P104 Theatre Arts - Performance 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept.   POSTGRADUATE

T405 Information Systems Business Analysis 1 year # Postgraduate Sept., Jan.  

T413 Network and System Security Analysis 1 year # Postgraduate Sept., Jan.   T411 Wireless Networking 1 year # Postgraduate Sept., Jan. T402 Health Informatics 1 year # Postgraduate Jan.  

G401 Design Management 1 year Postgraduate Sept.    G405 Digital Design – Game Design 1 year # Postgraduate Sept.     G407 Concept Art for Entertainment 1 year # Postgraduate Sept.      G408 Visual Effects 1 year # Postgraduate Sept.      G409 Sound Design and Production 1 year # Postgraduate Sept.    G412 Interactive Media Management 1 year # Postgraduate Sept.    G414 Interdisciplinary Design Strategy 9 months Postgraduate Sept.      F412 International Fashion Management 1 year Postgraduate Sept. 

P400 Screenwriting & Narrative Design 1 year # Postgraduate Sept.    F414 Apparel Technical Design 1 year # Postgraduate Sept. F415 Sustainable Fashion Production 1 year # Postgraduate Sept.

# 3-SEMESTERS  QUESTIONNAIRE  PORTFOLIO  INTERVIEW  RESUME  INFORMATION SESSION  LETTER OF INTENT  CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OTHER REQUIREMENTS georgebrown.ca/international 11 THE CENTRE FOR CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (CCET) offers training that gives you the technical expertise and the people skills critical to these industries. Field placements and research projects provide an applied learning experience, while our Industry Liaison Office connects you with employers recruiting our graduates. We work with industry partners to ensure our programs match current standards and practices used in the field today. Our new Green Building Centre provides a space for industry, faculty and students to work together and develop, test and implement sustainable building practices and technologies.

NEWSWORTHY NOTES CAREER OPTIONS Our programs prepare you for At the annual Student Awards for careers in: Technical Excellence in Architectural • Drafting and design, urban Technology held by the Ontario planning Association of Architects, a George • Construction, renovation and Brown student project earned first place restoration in the group category for its design of • Environmental consultation, project a condominium “My program provided me with management, general contracting called The Refinery. a great education that I can • Quality control, civil infrastructure actually utilize in the real world. design CCET partners with the University of I also had the opportunity to Toronto’s Institute for Aerospace Studies • Electromechanical Engineering work as a Student Assistant at Technology – Building Automation to contribute to research projects the International Centre. I really developing autonomous drones, appreciate the International Centre nanosatellites and other technology. and George Brown College for my academic and work experiences Our Building Information Modeling (BIM) and I hope more students can get lab forms part of the Green Building what I had here too.” Centre and is a space which trains students Seon Hyeong Choi in virtual building design practices, and promotes industry innovation through Graduate 2015, Architectural Technician Architectural Technologist applied research projects. Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.

12 DEGREE PATHWAY

Honours Bachelor of Technology Graduated from an Ontario college program in: (Construction Management) Construction Engineering The only four-year degree program in Technology construction management in Ontario, this Entry into Honours Bachelor program prepares students for leadership Architectural Technology of Technology (Construction roles in the construction industry. An Completion of integral component of the program is a Bridge Semester Management) (T312) with completion Building Renovation mandatory work term in the spring/ in as little as two years (4 semesters Technology summer of the third year of the program. + mandatory work term)

Civil Engineering Technology

with a GPA of 3.0 or above

“Hiring a CCET graduate is a win-win-win scenario for the graduates, the college and companies alike.” Craig Lesurf Walsh Canada

PROGRAMS – CENTRE FOR CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES Special Program- Program Name Program Length Certification Starting Month Admission Code Requirements DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE T110 Building Renovation Technician 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. T148 Building Renovation Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T126 Construction Trades Techniques 1 year # Certificate Sept., Jan., May T167 Electrical Techniques 1 year Certificate May T160 Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. T162 Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T165 Plumbing Techniques 1 year Certificate May T132 Architectural Technician 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. T109 Architectural Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T170 Interior Design Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T164 Civil Engineering Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T161 Construction Engineering Technician 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. T105 Construction Engineering Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T146 Electromechanical Engineering Technician 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. T171 Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Building Automation 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T121 Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept., Jan. T173 Mechanical Technician – CNC and Precision Machining 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan. T149 Mechanical Techniques 14 weeks Certificate May  DEGREE T312 Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) 4 years Bachelor’s Degree Sept.  POSTGRADUATE T412 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Management 1 year Postgraduate Sept., Jan. T403 Construction Management (for Internationally Educated Professionals) 1 year # Postgraduate Jan. 

# 3-SEMESTERS  INTERVIEW  CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OTHER REQUIREMENTS georgebrown.ca/international 13 GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE’S CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS, faculty and facilities reflect the trends and changes taking place in the industry. Our students enter their field with the most current CAREER OPTIONS training and the ability to work Our programs prepare you for with other professionals to deliver careers in: high-quality care. We embrace a • Specialized health-care professions collaborative approach to health • Wellness promotion and corporate care education so our students fitness are comfortable and confident in • Medical classification, coding and statistical analysis working with colleagues from • Administration for clinics various disciplines to treat and hospitals patients and clients, resulting • Behavioural assessment and therapy in improved patient outcomes.

DEGREE PATHWAYS Graduated from: A three-year Behavioural Entry into Year 4 of the Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis Science Technology This four-year degree program combines Advanced Diploma program Honours Bachelor of Behaviour philosophy, methodology, and theory with a at George Brown Analysis program (S302) strong applied learning component to create a Completion of comprehensive understanding of behavioural Bridge Semester Year two of the three-year Entry into Year 3 of the psychology and more specifically, Applied Behavioural Science Technology Behaviour Analysis (ABA). The program is Advanced Diploma program at Honours Bachelor of Behaviour delivered at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for George Brown Analysis program (S302) Health Sciences, Waterfront Campus — a with a GPA of 3.0 or above purpose-built facility that emphasizes interprofessional team-based education. External applicants from other institutions will be assessed for advanced standing on a case-by-case basis.

PROGRAMS – CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES Special Program- Program Name Program Length Certification Starting Month Admission Code Requirements DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE A109 Pre-Health Sciences 1 year Certificate Sept., Jan., May S113 Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) 1 year Certificate Sept.  C102 Activation Co-ordinator/Gerontology 2 years Diploma Sept.   C116 Behavioural Science Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept.  C136 Behavioural Science Technology (Intensive) 1 year # Advanced Diploma Sept.  S125 Fitness and Health Promotion 2 years Diploma Sept.   S117 Hearing Instrument Specialist 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept.   S115 Dental Office Administration 1 year Certificate Sept.   C139 Health Information Management 2 years Diploma Sept.   S135 Office Administration – Health Services 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan.   S100 Dental Technology 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept.  DEGREE S302 Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis 4 years Bachelor’s Degree Sept.  POSTGRADUATE C405 Autism and Behavioural Science 1 year Postgraduate Sept., Jan. 

14 EVERY COMMUNITY, whether urban or rural, needs interpretors or intervenors for those who are deaf or deafblind, early childhood educators, counsellors, and social service workers. If you want to make a CAREER OPTIONS difference in the daily Our programs prepare you for lives of others, the careers in: Centre for Community • Community services Services & Early • Social services Childhood has a • Early childhood education and leadership program for you.

DEGREE PATHWAYS Graduated from: A two-year George Brown Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership Early Childhood Education Entry into Honours Bachelor of This is a four-year baccalaureate program that program Completion of Early Childhood Leadership — Bridge Courses prepares graduates to guide and lead curriculum Fast-Track (C301), with completion An equivalent program at in Ontario’s early childhood settings. another Ontario college in as little as two years

PROGRAMS – CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES & EARLY CHILDHOOD Special Program- Program Name Program Length Certification Starting Month Admission Code Requirements DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE C108 Intervenor for Deafblind Persons 2 years Diploma Sept.  C105 Early Childhood Assistant 30 weeks Certificate Jan.   C100 Early Childhood Education 2 years Diploma Sept., Jan.   Early Childhood Education [Consecutive Diploma (George Brown Diploma C118 4 years Sept.   College) / Degree ()] Bachelor’s Degree A103 Pre-Community Services 1 year Certificate Sept., Jan. R107 Assaulted Women’s and Children’s Counsellor/Advocate 2 years Diploma Sept.    C133 Child and Youth Care 3 years Advanced Diploma Sept.   16 consecutive C143 Child and Youth Care (Fast-track) Advanced Diploma Jan.  months C101 Community Worker 2 years Diploma Sept.   C119 Social Service Worker 2 years Diploma Sept.  DEGREE C300 Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership 4 years Bachelor’s Degree Sept.   C301 Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (Fast-track) 2 years Bachelor’s Degree Sept.   C302 Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language – English) 4 years Bachelor’s Degree Sept.    

Our Centre for Preparatory & Liberal Studies has varied and flexible program offerings embedded in different academic areas to respond to a range of student interests and needs. Other programs on offer include: R104: General Arts and Science | 1-year certificate | Starts Sept., Jan. R101: General Arts and Science | 2-year diploma | Starts Sept., Jan. R403: College Teachers Training for Internationally Educated Professionals 1-year Postgraduate | Starts Sept.

# 3-SEMESTERS  QUESTIONNAIRE  INTERVIEW  INFORMATION SESSION  CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OTHER REQUIREMENTS georgebrown.ca/international 15 STUDYVAUGHAN IN DOWNTOWNMARKHAM TORONTO

NORTH YORK CARBOROUGH

TORONTO Pearson Airport

ETOBICOKE YORK NORTH

MIDTOWN EAST YORK

WEST DOWNTOWN EAST TORONTO

LAKE ONTARIO MISSISSAUGA

Images courtesy of the City of Toronto. Map for general reference use only. Not all roads may be shown or named. Financial District Entertainment District Fashion District TTC Subway Yonge / University Line TTC Subway Bloor / Danforth Line Hospitals Hotels ACCOMMODATION

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING The George Brown Residence, “The George”, combines the safety and convenience of being on-campus, combined with incredible student activities and an unmatched quality of service and amenities. Focus on school without worrying about monthly utility bills and 12 month leases. Simply arrive and instantly begin your George Brown College experience! Rates: $9,250 for an 8-month term (September to April)* “THE GEORGE” (does not include meals) Summer residence is offered at a reduced rate (will be announced in winter 2018) * Rates are indicative and are subject to change What’s included: • Fully furnished suites with two private bedrooms include a shared kitchenette (fridge, microwave, table & chairs) and a full washroom • A telephone and flat-screen TV in each bedroom with cable television, local calls and high-speed WiFi • Lots of community space: A large games room with ping pong, open air BBQ patio, fitness room, community kitchens and lots of spaces to study and relax with an incredible view of the city • Bi-weekly cleaning service of your washroom and kitchenette • Safety & Service: 24/7 front desk staff, camera monitoring, and access control Apply early to secure your space in residence: The application for the Fall 2018 intake will be available online in January 2018. You can apply before you are accepted into your program at georgebrown.ca/residence

18 HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION Homestay accommodation is available through George Brown College’s longtime partner Student Homestay Services. If you require homestay accommodation (with optional airport pick-up), make sure that your homestay application reaches Student Homestay Services at least three weeks before your arrival date. Apply at homestayservices.ca

HOMESTAY FEES

Homestay placement fee $195 (one-time, non-refundable) VIEW FROM “THE GEORGE” Airport reception fee $100 (one way, by request only)

WHAT’S NEAR THE RESIDENCE? Accommodation + 2 meals $800 / (breakfast & dinner) • Grocery stores • Parks and beaches 4 weeks [Internet access included] • Pharmacies • YMCA (recreational activity centre) Accommodation + 3 meals • Restaurants • A short walk to St. James and $865 / (breakfast, lunch & dinner) Waterfront campuses 4 weeks • Pubs [Internet access included] • Cultural spaces (museums, galleries, • Transit street car line comes right performance theatre) to the door OTHER HOUSING OPTIONS Toronto has a large housing and rental market that offers numerous accommodation options for students. Rent can be costly in a large city like Toronto so, while there are opportunities to be found (especially if you are willing to share a space), it is very important to establish a reasonable budget and give yourself plenty of time to explore your options. Estimated costs for privately SUGAR BEACH Image courtesy EduCanada. arranged accommodation may range from $500-$1,200 per month, depending on individual living situation and location. For more information visit: georgebrown.ca/housing

TORONTO’S MODERN TRANSIT SYSTEM

georgebrown.ca/international 19 LIFE AT GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE

SMART START ORIENTATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

As a George Brown student some of your PEERCONNECT most rewarding experiences will occur as you take part in the cultural, social and At the PeerConnect Centre George athletic activities happening on campus. Brown College’s Peer Coaches help you understand your learning style and ACADEMIC ORIENTATIONS connect you with other students to form Information on class schedules, lists study groups. of books and so on. These are conducted BEYOND THE CLASSROOM by academic departments. As a student, you’ll be able to get “I spent a wonderful time at George INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATIONS involved in fitness and sports activities Brown because of my amazing Information on transportation, banking, such as instructional classes, drop-in professors who are real experts health insurance, working in Canada, sports and organized leagues through the in their fields. Besides, the college scholarships and so on. fitness centres at our main campuses. provides excellent student service George Brown also has a huge range of for everyone. The International SMART START clubs for you to follow your interests or Student Ambassador program gave A fun event that introduces new find new ones. me unforgettable volunteering international students to the city experience and a lot of friends The International Student Ambassador and various services offered at from different countries. Energized program provides students with the George Brown College. and inspired by the community of opportunity to get involved in the George Brown College, I have been LEARNING RESOURCES George Brown College community, while contributing to it with all my heart!” offering you the chance to meet new George Brown provides you with access friends and gain valuable Canadian Alina Piven to learning resources and open access volunteer experience. Graduate 2015, Business Accounting computing through our campus Library So get involved, make friends and, most Learning Commons. georgebrown.ca/llc of all, have fun!

20 IN THE HEART OF THE CITY downtown core means that you’re at the centre of the action. Toronto’s community At George Brown College you’ll be includes over 90 ethnic groups originating studying in the downtown heart of a from over 169 countries speaking over 100 wonderful city. Toronto is one of the languages. As you familiarize yourself with world’s most multicultural cities and is the city, Toronto’s official website toronto.ca home to world-class art galleries, is a valuable source for information on museums, theatres, restaurants and sports Community Events, Public Health, Maps, centres. George Brown’s location in the Cycling Information, Attractions, and more!

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George Brown has a vibrant campus community and fosters a supportive learning environment committed to student success.

STUDENTS HIGH-FIVING HELDER, THE GEORGE BROWN MASCOT georgebrown.ca/international 21 WORKING IN CANADA

FIELD EDUCATION CO-OP/INTERN WORK PERMIT “TD Bank works with George Brown Toronto is home to most of Canada’s International students who are undertaking College in a number of beneficial major employers. For example, GM, Ford, any kind of field education (co-op, ways, we hire George Brown’s IBM, TD Bank, and the Toronto Stock externship, practicum, work experience, grads, we also offer work terms Exchange all have their offices in and clinical, etc.), regardless of length, must to their co-op students, who bring around Toronto. have a valid co-op/intern work permit. You us their enthusiasm, creativity should apply for this at the same time as and know-how in the exchange Many employers look for real-world work your study permit application. for the opportunity to get real-life experience when hiring new graduates work experience.” and this is where George Brown can For more information, please visit IRCC’s give you a competitive edge in the job website at: cic.gc.ca/english/study/work.asp Doug Turnbull market. Most of our programs have a Vice Chair CAREER COACH TD Securities field education component, which means you have a valuable opportunity to work George Brown College can help you and learn with industry partners that may launch your career and show you what to become your future employer. expect when you enter the job market. In 2016-17, 95% of our Co-ops, externships, internships, field Use our Career Coach tool which qualifying programs education and practicums — all of these provides the latest data on industry offered field education ultimately mean one thing: gaining trends for the , opportunities. valuable work experience as part of including salaries, job opportunities and your program. education options, in various fields: cc.georgebrown.ca

22 CAREER SERVICES SOME OF OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS Gaining the necessary skills and Allstream knowledge is key to getting the job — Bell Mobility but is not enough by itself. That’s where Best Western BMO (Bank of Montreal) George Brown’s Career Services BridgePoint Health Centre department comes in, with free services CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) to help you sharpen your job-hunting Cisco Canada skills. From career workshops to an online City of Toronto job board (gbcareers.georgebrown.ca) to Cogeco Data Services individual consultations with an advisor, Comfort Suites Career Services is here to help you Days Inn Conference Centre succeed. For more information, visit Delta Hotels georgebrown.ca/careerservices Department of National Defense Ellis Don WORKING DURING YOUR STUDIES WORKING AFTER YOU GRADUATE Fairmont Royal York Financial Planning Standards Council As a George Brown student, you may be You may be eligible to work and earn Ford Motors Canada eligible to work both on- or off-campus. income for up to 3 years in Canada after Four Points By Sheraton To qualify, you must have a valid Study graduation depending on the length of Hilton Suites Permit and be registered full-time in a your academic program. You will need to Holiday Inn certificate, diploma or degree granting apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. program of at least six months in to do so. Toronto offers one of the most Hudson’s Bay Company duration. You can work up to 20 hours vibrant and diverse employment markets IMG per week during regular academic in Canada for you to add North American Infonaut sessions and full-time during scheduled employment experience to your resume. KPMG LLP breaks. You do not need a work permit; Le Meridian For more information, please visit IRCC’s however you must have a Social Insurance Manulife Financial website at: cic.gc.ca/english/study/work.asp Number which you can apply for after Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. you arrive in Canada. Marriott Mattamy Homes Molson Motorola “The wonderful experience I had at George Brown College Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants (GBC) has widened my horizons both academically and Princess Margaret Hospital personally. Ultimately, it yielded me my dream job, managing Radisson a large HR department in a top 5 global bank within the Ramada Greater Toronto Area, minutes away from my downtown Randstad Rogers Communications home. I am grateful and indebted to the many people who Roots Canada were pivotal in my success journey and I would not have Samsung Electronics Canada been able to make it this far, without my support system and Schneider Electric “family in GBC”. Thank you GBC, I’ll be forever honoured and Scotiabank Group proud to be called a GBC graduate!” Shoppers Drug Mart Veronica Joy Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Graduate 2016, Project Management Susur Restaurant Strategy Promotion & Management Department TD Bank Financial Group Bank of China (Canada) Telus Mobility Toronto Jays Club Toronto Financial Services Alliance “ I wanted to thank you for sending such great candidates to our attention. The top Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) two people interviewed for our IT Analyst position were from George Brown.” Trade Commission of Mexico Tridel/Deltera Catherine Commins Westin Prince Hotel General Manager Advanced Chemistry Development Inc. Windsor Arms Hotel

georgebrown.ca/international 23 Sept. Jan. May APPLY ONLINE AT: 2018 2019 2019 APPLYNOW.GEORGEBROWN.CA Start Start Start

Programs Open on Online Application System For information on program availability for Nov. 13, 2017 Jan. 2, 2018 May 1, 2018 international students, please see: georgebrown.ca/international/futurestudents/programs

Recommended Application Timing By February By May By Oct. Many programs fill quickly, so we strongly recommend that you apply well in advance. 2018 2018 2018

Application Processing Begins* Jan. 29, 2018 July 9, 2018 Nov. 12, 2018 (Offers start to be issued)

“Letter of Acceptance” (LoA) Issued Login to your account at applynow.georgebrown.ca (if application successful) to check on the status of your application

Deadline to Pay Fees and Accept Offer Login to applynow.georgebrown.ca and make the required As per the expiry date on your LoA fee payment to accept your offer and confirm your seat.

Apply for Study and Work Permits George Brown’s DLI (Designated Learning Institution) As soon as you receive your LoA number for study permit application: O19283850612

Registration Window Opens Check stuview.georgebrown.ca for registration timing for July 2018 Nov. 2018 March 2019 your specific program and complete course selection online.

You can download a step-by-step guide to our online application in various languages * Applications for conditional admission through English for Academic Purposes (EAP) will be by clicking on the “Help” link at the bottom of the screen on the online application. processed throughout the year according to the EAP start dates. For more detailed information on the application procedure, please visit our website: georgebrown.ca/international/futurestudents/howtoapply

24 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In order to be admitted into the program of your choice you must: • Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college) • Be 18 years of age or older at the time of registration • Pay the non-refundable $95 application fee • Provide proof of English proficiency, if English is not the first language in your country. Please see your options for providing proof of English proficiency below.

To view admission requirements for a specific country, please visit: georgebrown.ca/international/futurestudents/howtoapply

STUDY PERMITS/TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA/WORK PERMITS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED If you want to study in Canada for more than 6 months you must apply for a Study FOR POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS Permit. Study Permits are generally not issued from within Canada. You must apply to • Translated and notarized diploma/ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) which is located in your nearest transcripts of senior secondary school Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Official information on requirements and/or other level of post-secondary can be obtained from an IRCC office in Canada, a Canadian Embassy or Consulate education completed overseas or from the IRCC website at cic.gc.ca. A Temporary Resident Visa (Visitor Visa) • Proof of English proficiency, if applicable is sufficient if you want to study for 6 months or less. to you, such as TOEFL or IELTS If your program has a co-op/field/work experience/clinical placement • Copy of passport page containing required, please apply for your Co-op/Intern Work Permit along with your photo and personal information Study Permit application. • Portfolios and/or interview for some programs, such as Graphic Design or Fashion Design OPTIONS FOR PROVIDING PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE POSTGRADUATE GBC DEGREE PROGRAMS

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, 6.5 overall, 6.5 overall, [Valid for 2 years] minimum 5.5 in each skill band minimum 6.0 in each skill band minimum 6.0 in each skill band 80 overall, 88 overall, 84 overall, TOEFL [Valid for 2 years] minimum 20 in each skill band minimum 22 in each skill band minimum 21 in each skill band PTE (Academic) 54 overall, 60 overall, 60 overall, [Valid for 2 years] minimum 50 in each skill band minimum 55 in each skill band minimum 55 in each skill band

George Brown English for Academic Purposes Level 8 Level 9 Level 9** (EAP) Program

George Brown Admissions Test YES YES N/A (only offered in Toronto)* For more information on participating colleges and ESL from other Ontario colleges N/A N/A requirements, please see: georgebrown.ca/international/esl

* 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). You may also be able to meet our English proficiency requirements by completing the appropriate ESL level at one of our language school partners. For more information, please see georgebrown.ca/international/partnerships

georgebrown.ca/international 25 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) PROGRAM

George Brown College’s full-time English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program gives you the skills you need to be successful in Canada. Learn or improve your English in an environment that is focused on your future academic and career success.

INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY Time spent in class is exciting and efficient. EXTRACURRICULAR

EXPERT ACADEMIC INSTRUCTORS Movie Night Book Club Photography Club Games Club Speak Up Language instruction is of In addition to regular classwork, ESL students have many the highest quality. volunteering opportunities and can participate in free conversation groups to help improve their English. You also have access to all College facilities, including free Internet and RELEVANT, REFINED computer use, cafeteria, gymnasium and exercise rooms, and CURRICULUM Student Centre Services. English for Academic There are a host of activities, events and workshops that you Purposes prepares you for have the opportunity to participate in. The Amazing Race is a post-secondary study. fun summer event where ESL students explore the College and the city. Caravan is an annual event where students gather to celebrate their nationalities. SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Many other seasonal activities happen throughout the year, such as holiday parties, pumpkin carving, boat cruises, George Brown College is canoeing, Pride Week, and regular field trips to local attractions committed to your success. and museums. To learn more, visit: georgebrown.ca/international/esl GREAT DOWNTOWN LOCATION Study in the heart of a George Brown College has signed an articulation agreement that wonderful city. allows EAP graduates to satisfy English language proficiency requirements at 14 participating colleges, without requiring further admissions testing for a diploma program. For more VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE information, please visit: georgebrown.ca/international/esl Extracurricular activities augment your learning. Are you still in high school and want to learn English? Our Summer English Program may be right for you. Ages 15 and up. To learn more, visit: georgebrown.ca/summerenglish

26 “My experience in the ESL program EAP to Post-secondary Pathway was wonderful. Although I am George Brown’s EAP (ESL) program is a full-time program a person with hearing loss, this divided into 9 levels of 8 weeks each. Your language skills situation did not deter me from learning English because I received are assessed when you arrive, or at the time of admissions the full support of my professors based on a TOEFL/IELTS score, and you are placed in the and school. George Brown College level that is right for you. provides valuable tools to their Level 9 is for students students to reach their goals. Today interested in pursuing I feel privileged to have received a degree programs high-quality education.” 9 or postgraduate Johanel Rocca Upon graduation from programs. ESL Level 9 – 2016 level 8 (with at least Culinary Management and Nutrition – 2018 2 EAP levels completed (anticipated) at George Brown), you Successful completion will receive an Ontario 8 of level 8 meets College Certificate. George Brown’s ESL FOR BUSINESS English proficiency This is an option after level 6 for students requirement for planning for a full-time academic Business diploma programs. program. It focuses on real-life communication Two General Education skills required in business settings. courses taken in levels 7 7 and 8 can also be used as credits that ESL FOR HOSPITALITY count towards your GPA for diplomas at many This is an option after level 6 for students You can choose the Ontario colleges. planning for a full-time academic Hospitality 6 ESL for Business or ESL for Hospitality and Culinary Arts program. It focuses on streams after real-life communication skills required in completing level 6. the fields of hospitality and culinary arts. COLLEGE LEVEL If you successfully complete the Smart COURSES Serve and Sanitation courses offered, you Level 7 5 may be exempt from requiring to take Globalization them during your post-secondary studies Level 8 at George Brown College. Communications (CESL 1003) OR Inter-cultural Communication 4 “George Brown was one of the best roads in my life-map. It is a great environment with a modern learning resource center and a friendly, multicultural 3 community. Moreover, it is even an opportunity to connect with the world outside. Through the EAP program I got volunteering experience in the community to 2 support my future career as an event planner.” Tri Nhan (Jimmy) Nguyen ESL Level 8 – 2017 Each level Special Event Management – 2019 (anticipated) is 8 weeks 1 ESL DATES TIMETABLE ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017/18 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY TIME LEVELS 1-6 LEVELS 7-9* LEVELS 1-9 LEVELS 1-9 LEVELS 1-9 LEVELS 1-9 Placement Test Start Date End Date Specialized GBC College Core Core Core Core 9:00-9:50 Aug. 29, 2017 Sept. 5, 2017 Oct. 27, 2017 Class Credit Course Class Class Class Class or College Level Oct. 24, 2017 Oct. 30, 2017 Dec. 22, 2017 9:50-10:40 Specialized Independent Core Core Core Core Class Learning Class Class Class Class Jan. 4, 2018 Jan. 8, 2018 March 2, 2018 10:40-11:20 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK Feb. 27, 2018 March 5, 2018 Apr. 27, 2018 Specialized GBC College Core Core Core Core 11:20-12:10 Class Credit Course Class Class Class Class May 1, 2018 May 7, 2018 June 29, 2018 or College Level Specialized Independent Core Core Core Core 12:10-1:00 Class Class Class Class Class June 26, 2018 July 3, 2018 Aug. 24, 2018 Learning English in Practice Workshops – Sign up at: www.gbcesl.com ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018/19 1:30-3:30 Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Placement Test Start Date End Date *Level 7 students have the option to attend a General Education credit course. Space is limited. Aug. 28, 2018 Sept. 4, 2018 Oct. 26, 2018 *Level 8 students have the option to attend a General Education credit course or Skills for College English courses. Space is limited. *Level 9 students work independently on Mondays. Oct. 23, 2018 Oct. 29, 2018 Dec. 21, 2018 Note: During some peak enrolment sessions, an alternative class schedule may be offered in the afternoons with classes from 1 to 5 pm rather than the regular 9 to 1 pm schedule. Jan. 3, 2019 Jan. 7, 2019 March 1, 2019 Core Class (Levels 1-8): 2 hours/week online. General Education (Levels 7-8): 2 hours/week online. Core Class: This class is where students learn the Specialized Class: This class focuses on specific skills, Feb. 26, 2019 March 4, 2019 Apr. 26, 2019 key skills to improve their academic English. usually pronunciation, fluency and speaking skills. Apr. 30, 2019 May 6, 2019 June 28, 2019 June 25, 2019 July 2, 2019 Aug. 23, 2019 TESTING AND PLACEMENT EAP offers full-time English instruction through 9 levels, each 8 weeks long. To apply for the English for Applicants who have written the TOEFL or IELTS tests (Academic) can enter directly into an EAP level based on their test score (within two years). Students who have not Academic Purposes program at written either test will need to write a placement test the week before the program George Brown College please starts to determine their starting level. EAP IELTS: ENTRY requirements TOEFL: ENTRY requirements STARTING visit applynow.georgebrown.ca LEVEL* Overall Writing & Speaking Overall Speaking Writing 9 6 6.5 80-91 22 22 8 5.5 6 62-79 20 20 For students interested 7 5.5 5.5 50-61 18 18 in taking the IELTS test in 6 5.0 5 40-49 15 14 Toronto, the George Brown 5 4.0-4.5 4.5 31-39 13 12 College Official IELTS Test 4 3.5 4 26-30 11 8 Centre provides a complete 3 3 3.5 19-25 8 6 IELTS Testing service. For 2 2.5 3 10-18 5 4 more information, please 1 2.5 2.5 0-9 2.5 2.5 visit: georgebrown.ca/ielts *You will be placed in the EAP starting level that corresponds to your lowest score. The information in the table above is subject to periodic review. Please check our website for the most up-to-date version. georgebrown.ca/international/esl/admissions

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION THROUGH GEORGE BROWN’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.

You may be Start appropriate ESL issued a YES level based on your TOEFL/ Do you have conditional IELTS score. You will need a TOEFL or to successfully Letter of You will need to re-apply IELTS score complete the Acceptance to a for your diploma/degree/ (within required EAP diploma/degree/ postgraduate program 2 years)? NO Write George Brown level. postgraduate ESL level placement test. after completing the ESL program. level placement test.

In all cases final admission will be subject to diploma/degree/postgraduate program availability at the time of completion of EAP requirements.

28 TUITION FEES AND RELATED COSTS (2017/18)

FEES (IN CANADIAN CURRENCY) Note that fees listed are for the 2017-18 academic year and will be revised for 2018-19 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) Application Fee $95 Base Tuition Fee $2,688 per 8 week session Additional fees for materials, Student Association, etc. $210.32 per 8 week session Health Insurance $78.22 per 8 week session One time fees for first session (Student ID, Alumni) $40.46 One time, 1st session Books and Supplies (estimated) $80 Estimated, per 8 week session DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE/POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS Application Fee $95 $13,520 For 2 semesters Base Tuition Fee** $20,280 For 3 semesters Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student Association membership, etc.) $2,000 Estimated, per year $603.34 For one year coverage (Sept.-Aug.) Mandatory Health Insurance $409.91 For 8 months coverage (Jan.-Aug.) $215.44 For 4 months coverage (May-Aug.) Average Material Fees $200 Estimated, per year Books and Supplies $1,000-$1,200 Estimated, per year ** Some specialized programs have higher tuition fees, which will be specified on official college invoices. Please see georgebrown.ca/international/tuitionfees/ for a list.

DEGREE PROGRAMS Application Fee $95 Base Tuition Fee $16,500 For 2 semesters Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student Association membership, etc.) $2,000 Estimated, per year $603.34 For one year coverage (Sept.-Aug.) Mandatory Health Insurance $409.91 For 8 months coverage (Jan.-Aug.) $215.44 For 4 months coverage (May-Aug.) Average Material Fees $200 Estimated, per year Books and Supplies $1,000-$1,200 Estimated, per year OTHER POTENTIAL COSTS Living Expenses (accommodation & meals) — will vary considerably based on lifestyle $12,000-$15,000 Estimated, per year Public Transportation $1,500 Estimated, per year

All fees are subject to change, without notice. The college International Withdrawal Policy applies; see college website for details, georgebrown.ca/international/acceptedstudents. You can pay your tuition fees by semester or for the full year. We do not have payment plans available and you are required to pay a minimum of one semester’s fees.

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING FEE

Most of our programs have a work integrated learning component (e.g., co-op, externship, internship, practicum, work experience, clinical placement, etc.) which varies in nature and duration depending on your specific academic program. Fees for a work integrated learning semester range from $450 to full semester tuition fees, depending on the specific academic program and type of work integrated learning component offered. Please check with your individual academic program area for more information.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

The college provides post-secondary scholarships for returning international students based on academic excellence and community involvement. The Student Association also provides some international student bursaries to students who have exemplified great leadership qualities and are in financial need. For more information, please see georgebrown.ca/international/currentstudents/scholarships

georgebrown.ca/international 29 HANDS-ON LEARNING

SIMULATED WORK ENVIRONMENTS George Brown’s focus on hands-on learning is bolstered by our state-of-the-art facilities that allow students to develop their skills in labs that are modelled after real workplaces.

30 CURRICULUM SHAPED BY INDUSTRY Our industry partners work with us to make sure that our programs are current and cutting edge, and that our students get insights and education not found in textbooks.

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