Ontario college shuts down decades-old English program, citing enrolment drop-off – Toronto [Video]

An Ontario college has announced it will end its decades-old English language program, citing a decline in international student enrolment as the entire post-secondary sector continues to struggle.

George Brown College in Toronto confirmed Thursday it was ending its English for Academic Purposes course in 2026 and said a lack of international students had caused the decision.

“All currently enrolled students will have the opportunity to complete all levels of the program by the end of the 2025-26 academic year,” the public college said in a statement.

“This decision does not reflect the immense value of the EAP program, which has meaningfully contributed to our institution, the broader community, and countless students over the years. GBC remains committed to supporting our current students, faculty, and staff through this transition.”

The union representing staff at the college said the language program had been in place since 1969.

OPSEU, which represents staff at George Brown College, lamented the …