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. 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 English 12 with a minimum final grade of 70% or above; or
• Complete an approved college/university English course in a country where English is the principal language with a minimum grade of 70%; or
• Successfully complete 2 years of full-time studies at an English-speaking college/university; or
• Achieve one of the following minimums on an English language exam:
  • IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT overall score of 88 with no part less than 20
  • CELPIP overall score of 7 with no part less than 6
  • CLB overall score of 7 with no part less than 6
  • CAEL overall score of 70 with no part less than 60
  • PTE overall score of 65 with no part less than 60

Along with your application, please submit the following documents. Please save them as a PDF and name them with your First and Last Name and the name of the document (example: John Doe Criminal Record Check Form)

• Secure a document-clear Criminal Record Check (click here). Simply fill out and submit with your application. VCMT will submit this on your behalf.
• Meet the health requirements listed on the ‘VCMT Health Assessment Form’ (click here).
• A copy of their Photo ID. This may be a driver’s license, ID card or passport.

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 the application form, academic transcripts and portfolio documents have been submitted, the Director of Admissions will be in contact to schedule a one-hour application interview. 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.

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 minimum final grade of 70% or above; or
  • Complete an approved college/university English course in a country where English is the principal language with a minimum grade of 70%; or
  • Successfully complete 2 years of full-time studies at an English-speaking college/university; or
  • Achieve one of the following minimums on an English language exam:
    • IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT overall score of 88 with no part less than 20
    • CELPIP overall score of 7 with no part less than 6
    • CLB overall score of 7 with no part less than 6
    • CAEL overall score of 70 with no part less than 60
    • PTE overall score of 65 with no part less than 60

*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.