
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Massage Therapy Diploma – Year One
Massage Therapy Diploma – Year Two
Admission Process
The online application form is free, short, and easily completed. Find it here!
Our Student Advisors will give you a call to answer any questions you might have. They will also schedule your free massage at one of our student clinics and book an interview time for you.
- All applicants must meet the Academic AND English Language Proficiency Requirements noted below.
Academic
- Prior to acceptance, all applicants must meet each of the following Academic requirements (1-4):
- 19 years of age or older by the program start date, as evidenced by valid government issued ID
- Applicants must meet ONE of the following:
- Canadian High School Diploma, or equivalent. British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD), Canadian Adult Education Credential, or equivalent international credential verified by IQAS or WES evaluation.
- Completion of Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree evidenced by transcript, or equivalent international credential verified by IQAS or WES evaluation.
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Standard First Aid Level ‘C’ and CPR Certification from approved providers *Providers approved by the College of Complimentary Healthcare Professionals of BC (CCHPBC)
- English Language Proficiency
- Prior to acceptance ALL applicants, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin, must demonstrate English Language Proficiency through ONE of the following:
- Canadian High School Diploma (Instruction in English)
- Completion of 3 years full-time secondary education in English, in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages (*see table of approved countries below).
- Completion of 2 years post-secondary education in English in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages (*see table of approved countries below).
- Canadian post-secondary transcript, or international credentials with IQAS, WES or ICES evaluation
- Provide verified results for one of the English Language proficiency tests listed below: Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score/level |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
*The following countries have been identified as providing instruction in English. If an applicant has completed the specified minimum of full-time secondary (high school) or post-secondary education at an accredited institution in one of the countries listed, English Language Proficiency will be satisfied. Documentation evidencing this education must be provided in English. If education was completed in a country NOT LISTED below, a language proficiency assessment is required.
*Approved Countries – English as a Principle Language | |||
American Samoa | Dominica | Lesotho | St. Kitts & Nevis |
Anguilla | Falkland Islands | Liberia | St. Lucia |
Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Malta | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
Australia | Gambia | Mauritius | Tanzania |
Bahamas | Ghana | Montserrat | Trinidad & Tobago |
Barbados | Gibraltar | New Zealand | Turks & Caicos Islands |
Belize | Grenada | Nigeria | Uganda |
Bermuda | Guam | Seychelles | United Kingdom |
Botswana | Guyana | Sierra Leone | US Virgin Islands |
British Virgin Islands | Ireland | Singapore | USA |
Canada | Jamaica | South Africa | Zambia |
Cayman Islands | Kenya | St. Helena | Zimbabwe |
The Student Contract outlines the terms and conditions of your training with PCCMT. An Advisor will go through this with you to ensure everything is clear.
The $150 Registration Fee secures your seat in the class.
Our Massage Therapy campus is located in Vancouver, BC.
See amounts on our Tuition & Student Fees page. Payment can be over the phone or by e-transfer. Once we’ve received payment for your books and supplies, we will mail your books directly to you.
Tuition payment is due in-full on the official start-date of the program. If you are making a lump sum payment, we can confirm your finances in advance. Alternatively, you can opt for our monthly Payment Plan option. For more information about tuition, please contact a Student Advisor.
Terms and Conditions
- The registration fee of $150.00 is refundable if the student contract is terminated no later than 7 days after signing. This holds your seat in the class. Personal cheque, credit card (No American Express), e-transfer or debit are accepted.
- PCCMT will mail textbooks and material pre-paid.
- Payment plans are available and can be customized to suit your individual needs.
- All prices are in Canadian funds and subject to change.