George Brown College - St. James

George Brown College - St. James

200 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students. In addition to programs in construction, early childhood education, dental services and the culinary arts – subjects they continue to teach – George Brown once offered programs that might not be quite as relevant today, like sign writing or watchmaking. Believe it or not, they even prepared students for careers at sea through a marine engineering program. Since then, the student population has grown to over 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Gervan Fearon's leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened their international partnerships and increased their commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.

Studying in downtown Toronto, students will live, learn and work in the heart of Canada’s biggest, most diverse economy. George Brown offers more than 160 career-focused certificate, diploma, postgraduate and degree programs - one of the widest ranges of full-time college programs in Canada. Most of their programs have a field education component which gives students a valuable opportunity to work and learn with industry partners who may even one day become their future employer.


St. James Campus is the home to the following George Brown College centres and schools:

  • Centre for Business: School of Accounting & Finance; School of Human Resources; School of Management; School of Marketing
  • Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology: School of Media & Performing Arts
  • Centre for Community Services & Early Childhood: School of Deaf & Deafblind Studies; School of Social & Community Services
  • Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts: Chef School; School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • Centre for Preparatory & Liberal Studies: School of English as a Second Language; School of Immigrant & Transitional Education; School of Liberal Arts & Sciences; School of Work & College Preparation


Why George Brown College - St. James 

  • Campus life: Meet new people, build networks and get involved with: Athletics and Recreation: Varsity sports, fitness centres and classes, drop-in sports and organized leagues; Enactus George Brown: A volunteer entrepreneurial group that strives to improve local communities; Peerconnect: A student support service that runs activities, events, wellness initiatives and workshops; Student Clubs: More than 50 clubs based on field of study, personal interests and social movements; Student Leadership Academy (SLA): A student group that provides leadership training and volunteer opportunities; Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC): A student organization - with an elected board of directors - that provides services and runs events
  • Location: Love the city life? Want to study in downtown Toronto? George Brown College’s location gives students access to top employers for field education and networking opportunities. It also means they'll get to enjoy other perks of going to school downtown, including being close to great cafes, restaurants, shopping, and Toronto attractions. The three campuses — Casa Loma, St. James and Waterfront — are all easily accessible by public transit and surrounded by bike lanes as part of Toronto’s cycling network. 

Features

11 out of 93 programs are eligible for Post Graduation Work Permit.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

The IRCC has published a preliminary list of programs that are eligible for the PGWPP. Based on our current knowledge, which is subject to change, these programs align with five field of study categories:

  • agriculture and agri-foods
  • healthcare
  • science/technology/engineering/mathematics (STEM)
  • trade
  • transport
  • Read more at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp

    Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
    Even if you do NOT meet our minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), you still can get conditionally accepted in the program of your choice with the condition of completing our English program prior to starting your chosen program.

    Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.

    On-Campus Residence Accommodations

    On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.

    Off-Campus Accommodations

    The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.

    Homestay

    There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

    Location

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    200 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 3W8

    Insttitution Details

    founded

    1967

    School ID

    3172

    Institution type

    Public

    DLI

    O19283850612

    School Rank

    6245

    Cost and Duration

    $110 - $110 CAD

    Application fee

    2 years

    Average undergraduate program

    1 year

    Average graduate program

    $20635 CAD / Year

    Cost of Living

    $17362.75 CAD / First Year

    Gross tuition

    Top Disciplines

    Business, Management and Economics

    Arts

    Law, Politics, Social, Community Service and Teaching

    Sciences

    Others

    Program Levels