Admissions

Complete the VCMT application form and email to admissions@vcmt.ca.

A successful applicant must have completed their high school graduation (dogwood) or equivalent. You can email a digital copy of this documentation to admissions@vcmt.ca.

• International students, or students who have completed their education in a language other than English, will need to have their transcripts officially translated. It may also be required to provide an evaluation of equivalency to BC academic standards. This can be done through an ICES (International Credential Evaluation Service) through BCIT, World Education Services (wes.org) or similar evaluation service.
• Post-secondary degrees or courses are considered advantageous for an application and may be submitted as part of a portfolio.

Strong English skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking are essential for this program. You must have achieved a minimum of 70% in English 12 or an equivalent English course. If that standard wasn’t achieved, or if your education was completed in a language other than English, the English Standard can be met through one of the following ways:

• Complete ABE Provincial level English, with a final mark of 70%;
• Achieve one of the following minimums: PLI (Level 5), IELTS (6.5), CAEL (60) or TOEFL Int (85) or an approved equivalent test;
• Successful completion of a minimum of 2 years full-time studies at an English-speaking college/university;
• Complete the VCMT English Essay Assessment with a minimum score of 70% (for applicants with academic experience in the English language).

Your portfolio may contain supportive documentation or evidence indicating your level of readiness and commitment to complete the RMT training program successfully. It may include post-secondary degrees, transcripts, certifications or courses. It can also include relevant work experience, volunteer experience, reference letters, and/or resumes. Any portfolio documentation that an applicant wishes to submit may be emailed to the Director of Admissions at admissions@vcmt.ca.

Once we’ve received your application form, academic transcripts and portfolio, the Director of Admissions will be in contact to schedule a one-hour application interview with you. The interview is intended to determine the fit of an applicant. This program is strenuous, and as such, it’s pivotal to understand the readiness of an applicant to ensure their success.

The Introduction to Massage Weekend Workshop must be completed prior to starting the program. Completion of a similar course at another school may be accepted. Provide this documentation to the VCMT admissions for confirmation.

Upon acceptance into the program, a successful applicant will be required to submit the following documentation to complete their registration into the program. This will include:

• Secure a document-clear Criminal Record Check (VCMT will submit this on your behalf).
• Have immunization or immunity against all diseases listed in VCMT’s ‘Immunization and Communicable Disease Form’.
• Meet the health requirements listed on the ‘VCMT Health Assessment Form’.
• A copy of their Photo ID

Admission into VCMT’s program is competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

• Successfully complete a personal interview with a VCMT representative.
• Grade 12 Education or BC Adult Graduation Diploma, or equivalent.
• Successfully complete VCMT’s Introductory Massage Workshop, or equivalent.
• Secure a document-clear Criminal Record Check (VCMT). Any future changes or convictions for criminal offences must be reported and would require a new criminal record check authorization.
• Meet the health requirements listed on the ‘VCMT Health Assessment Form’.
• Meet one of the following English Language requirements:
  • Complete English 12 with a final mark of at least 70%, or equivalent; or
  • Complete ABE Provincial level English, with a final mark of 70%; or
  • Achieve one of the following minimums: PLI (Level 5), IELTS (6.5), CAEL (60), TOEFL Int (85) or equivalent English test; or
  • Successfully complete 2 years of full-time studies at an English-speaking college/university; or
  • Complete the VCMT English Essay Assessment with a minimum score of 70% (for applicants with academic experience in the English language).
• Have immunization or immunity against all diseases listed on VCMT’s ‘Immunization and Communicable Disease Form’.

*A Portfolio is considered advantageous to submit. It may include supportive documentation or evidence indicating the applicant’s level of readiness and commitment to complete the RMT training program successfully. It may include items such as: Post-Secondary degrees, certifications or courses, relevant work experience, volunteer experience, reference letters or resumes, etc.

For more information on VCMT admission requirements and student policies, please consult our Student Manual.