English & ESL

In addition to the English courses offered in every grade at every level, the following makes the Brebeuf College English Department unique:

Use of Google Classroom to help students develop as 21st century learners
Integrated use of the Google Suite of applications such as Google Docs, to improve and enhance student writing, promote increased student collaboration and deliver effective feedback to students
Use of myshakespeare.com to make Shakespearean plays relevant to students and their learning styles

Dedicated time to read books each student chooses based on individual interest from our vast library collection
Daily reading improves student writing, critical thinking skills and vocabulary
Daily reading is noted by renowned educator and author, Penny Kittle, to help students fall in love with books and become life long engaged readers.

Trips to the Stratford Festival to experience award winning, world class plays
Experience plays in an intimate setting in theatres such as Hart House Theatre and The Young Centre for the Performing Arts
In house trips to view plays created, produced and performed by Brebeuf Student Theatre--because amazing plays are just right down the hallway.

Available for students who have shown a keen interest and strong background in English

All levels of ESL programs are offered (A-E)
A welcoming classroom atmosphere that values both a student's cultural background while helping them to appreciate Canada as their current home
Dedicated ESL technology such as a digital projector, Chromebooks and a document viewer to be used to enhance language acquisition
Practice and development of verbal and written communication skills in preparation to be integrated into the regular English courses
Fun ESL trips to the CN Tower, Harbourfront Centre, and/or a Toronto Marlies hockey game.