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Internationally Trained Applicants
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Internationally Trained Applicants
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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 in addition to completing the application form for registration with the College.

  1. World Education Services Assessment
    Internationally trained applicants must apply to the World Education Services (WES) for a preliminary assessment of academic credentials. When completing the WES application, the College recommends requesting the "Comprehensive Course by Course Report" and request that WES send the assessment certificate, original documentation and notarized copies directly to the College.  To request an assessment contact:

        

    World Education Services

    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: www.wes.org/ca

      

    Other approved assessment services include: Comparative Education Services (CES), International Qualification Assessment Service (IQAS), and International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).

     

  2. Course Descriptions
    Applicants will need to provide the College 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.

  3. Practical Training
    Applicants must 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.
  4. 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). 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.

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