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!