The International Application route applies to any applicant who has received training at an institution outside of Canada.
The College will assess the qualifications of an internationally trained applicant to determine if the academic preparation and practical training are substantially equivalent to the requirements for registration obtained through accredited Canadian programs.
Documentation provided must be the original documentation, or notarized copies. If documents are in a language other than English, notarized translations must be provided.
In order to complete the assessment, an international applicant will need to submit the following:
- Completed Application Form. To request an application form, please complete the Online Application Form Request.
- Academic Assessment
Internationally trained applicants must apply to either the International Qualification Assessment Service (IQAS), World Education Services (WES) or another approved assessment agency for a preliminary assessment of academic credentials. When completing the application, the College recommends requesting a Comprehensive Course by Course Report and request an assessment certificate, original documentation and notarized copies be sent directly to the College. To request an assessment contact:
International Qualifications Assessment
Service (IQAS)
9th Floor, 108 Street Building
9942 108 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 2J5 CANADA
Phone: 780-427-2655
Fax: 780-422-9734
Website: http://employment.alberta.ca/Immigration/4512.html
|
World Education Services (WES)
45 Charles Street East, Suite 700
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 1S2 CANADA
Phone: 1-866-343-0070
Fax: 1-416-972-9004
Email: Canada@wes.org
Website: http://www.wes.org/ca
|
Other approved assessment services include: Comparative Education Services (CES) and International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).
- Official Transcripts and Course Descriptions
Applicants will need to provide the College with official transcripts confirming each degree obtained and the year it was awarded along with University Calendar detailed course descriptions and course outlines to assist in the detailed course review. The College uses the information you submit to determine whether you meet the academic requirements for registration with the College. Be sure to submit sufficient detail for an adequate assessment of your educational qualifications.
- Practical Training /Internship verification
Applicants must provide a letter from the internship director confirming successful completion of an internship program and date of completion along with outlining the total length of program, length of time spent in each practice area. The written confirmation should be on letterhead and signed and dated by the internship director. Applicants must also provide a detailed summary of their practical training including duration, rotations, facilities and experiential activities (forms will be provided by the College). The College uses the information you submit to determine whether you meet the practice requirements for registration with the College. Be sure to submit sufficient detail for an adequate assessment of your practical training.
- Language Fluency
An applicant whose language of instruction is other than English must provide a verification of the result obtained on either a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a Test of Spoken English (TSE) and a Test of Written English (TWE) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The verification of the result must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College, or submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the educational institution letterhead. The verification must be an original document or notarized copy.
- Criminal Record Check obtained within previous 1 year of application.
- Resume/CV
- Work Experience and Continuing Education Verification (if applicable)
If possible, applicants are encouraged to provide details of education activities undertaken within the past three years prior to application that relate directly to dietetic practice. Also, provide details of work experience obtained within the past three years prior to application that relate directly to dietetic practice and at a level that would be expected of a practicing Dietitian.
- Prior Registration (if applicable)