INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM
ADMISSION GUIDELINES
Application to the PSW Certificate Program for international students are divided into 3 phases. Students can use these guidelines to meet the requirements outlined in our Admission Requirements.
Applicants have to apply for a *Study Permit/Visa in order to take the PSW Program here in Canada. The application process starts with Citizenship & Immigration Canada or you may consult for professional assistance from a licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant.
Prospective students are encouraged to start the Study Permit application process concurrently with the PSW Certificate Program application for smoother and quicker processing times.
I. DOCUMENTS & FEE SUBMISSION TO HIHP
Applicant must email Hamilton Institute for Health Personnel a Letter of Intent to apply and study for Personal Support Worker Certificate Program
Complete an ISP Application form
Send the ISP Application Form by email/mail/courier along with the following documents:
University/College diploma, Transcript of Records & comparative evaluation from World Education Services (if available)
Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable) e.g. IELTS or TOEFL (if available)
Resume with 2 x ID pictures
Copy of Passport
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Pay 50% of total ISP tuition fees of $6,250 CAD**
Pay the Registration and Processing Fee of $500 CAD (non-refundable)**
*All documents must be submitted to HIHP in order to obtain a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to be included with their Study Permit application. However, a LOA from HIHP does NOT guarantee an approval for a student permit. Student applicant still needs to comply with Immigration Canada's Study Permit requirements.
**If the Immigration Refugees & Citizenship Canada or the Canadian Embassy deny or refuse a student applicant their study permit application, a refund of $3,250 CAD will be issued once a written refund request is received along with the letter of refusal and may take 4-6 weeks to process. As part of our policy, a portion of the International Student Fee ($2,500 CAD) and the registration/processing fee ($500 CAD) are non-refundable.
II. BEFORE & UPON ARRIVAL TO CANADA
*Make arrangements for your accommodation in Canada
*Obtain health insurance coverage in Canada and provide copy to HIHP
Contact HIHP for an appointment to take the Admission Test.
**Student MUST sign the Enrollment Contract and pay the balance of tuition fees.
Student MUST attend Orientation Day as scheduled.
*Click HERE for helpful links to our ISP student resources.
**Fee schedule must be arranged with HIHP in the application process.
III. PREPARATION FOR PSW PROGRAM
Student must obtain the following requirements:
Physical Exam. from a Canadian Medical Doctor
Police Clearance Vulnerability Check from the Canadian City/Region where the Student is residing
First Aid & CPR Level C certification (as scheduled by the school)
Contact us today for more information and how to get started!