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.
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.
College Diploma - Culinary Management - Nutrition
Students have a passion for food, cooking and health, and realize that people are becoming more concerned about nutrition and lifestyle. Students can incorporate culinary skills and nutrition as they train for a rewarding career in the Culinary Management – Nutrition program.
In this Culinary Management – Nutrition two-year diploma program, students will learn how to work in a variety of environments, including the food service industry, to meet the demands of increasingly health-conscious consumers. This program combines instruction in culinary techniques, food service management, ingredient knowledge, healthy recipe, menu and food product development with the latest advances in the field of nutrition. Students will learn in a dynamic setting that includes demonstrations, lectures and hands-on culinary practice.
College Diploma - Event Planning
In George Brown College Event Planning program, students will learn about the exciting and diverse event project management fundamentals through a variety of event types including hospitality events, weddings and other social events, fundraising events, meetings, conferences, and trade shows. In first year of this program students will be provided with foundational industry knowledge, by learning and working alongside their peers across all sectors in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, referred to as a “common first year approach”. In first year students will gain knowledge in the areas of hotels, event planning, tourism, and food and beverages through a range of practical and theoretical courses.
In second year of study, students will apply their understanding of theory through unique learning techniques and invaluable practical experience. Students will be exposed to industry tactics used in designing, planning, marketing, budgeting, execution, and evaluation of events. To better hone students’ international event planning skills, they have the option of participating in an exclusive European Study Tour.
This program offers conditional admissions
For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
- Min TOEFL iBT: 1
- Min IELTS overall: 1
