MASSAGE THERAPY

Entry Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)

• English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission

• Biology Grade 11 or 12, C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)

• One additional Science (Physics, Chemistry or Exercise Science) Grade 11 or 12, C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)

English Requirements

• Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted

• TOEFL, 570 Paper-based

• 84+ minimums of 21 for the Internet-based test

• MELAB, Score of 78

• IELTS, 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0

• CAEL, Overall 60, Writing score 60

• Pearson Test of English (Academic), 58+

• International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP), 3.9+

• Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE), 170-179

• ** With English Level COMM 170/171

• Centennial College accepts the Duolingo English Test to demonstrate English Language Proficiency

  • Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted

  • Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM170, 115 - 124

  • Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM160, 105 - 114

  • Note: Some programs may require a successful score in the College Language Skills Assessment in addition to a grade 12 English grade or equivalent for admission consideration.

• English as a Second Language Partnerships

  • Academie Linguistique Internationale, Montreal, QC, Level 7 Advanced

  • Canadian Language Learning Centre*, Toronto, ON, University Pathway Program

  • Capital English Solutions, Toronto, ON, College-University Preparation Course

  • EC Toronto, Toronto, ON, Pre-Advanced

  • EC Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Pre-Advanced

  • ELS Toronto, Toronto, ON, English for Academic Purposes Level 112 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, 109

  • ELS Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, English for Academic Purposes Level 109 or higher

  • English School of Canada***, Toronto, ON, University-College Transfer Program

  • Hansa Language Centre**, Toronto, ON, English for Academic Purposes and the Level 10 Exam

  • ICEAP, Toronto, ON, General Bridge Program (Lvl 7)

  • International Language Academy of Canada*, Toronto, ON, UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2

  • International Language Academy of Canada*, Vancouver, BC, UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2

  • International Language Schools Canada, Toronto, ON, University Pathway Program (A2 Level)

  • International Language Schools Canada, Vancouver, BC, University Pathway Program (A2 Level)

  • Kaplan International English , Toronto, ON, C1 Advanced Level

  • Kaplan International English, Vancouver, BC, C1 Advanced Level

  • Quest Language Studies Toronto, Toronto, ON, Academic Pathway Certificate Program

  • Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies    , Toronto, ON, Advanced English for Academic Purposes for graduate certificates;

  • for all other credentials,

  • English for Academic Purposes

  • Sprott Shaw Language College, Toronto, ON, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

  • Sprott Shaw Language College, Vancouver, BC, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

  • Sprott Shaw Language College, Victoria, BC, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

  • St. George International College*, Toronto, ON, University and College Pathway

  • Stafford House Toronto**, Toronto, ON, Academic College Preparation

  • The Language Gallery**, Toronto, ON, UPP Level 6

  • Toronto International College, Toronto, ON, Level 5 Advanced

  • Upper Madison College, Toronto, ON, Level 15 (EAP Term 3)

  • *passing grade of 75% required

  • **passing grade of 80% required

  • ***for degree programs, a passing grade of 80% required

  • Students who achieve a minimum grade of 70% in any of these programs will satisfy Centennial's English Language requirement for admittance into Centennial College post-secondary programs. Agreements may also specify entry requirements into graduate certificate programs.  Students will still need to follow the regular application procedures and must meet all other admission requirements.

• Field Placement Requirements

  • After admission, but prior to attending each field placement, students are required to:

  • Obtain annual clear police check with vulnerable sector screening (several placement sites require renewal every six months)

  • Successfully complete and annually renew a recognized course in CPR (Health Care Provider level)

  • Successfully complete a recognized course in standard first aid

  • Attend mask fit testing that is provided by Centennial College (shaving a portion of facial hair may be required to meet safety standards)

  • Obtain pre-clearance health form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner stating that the student meets the health requirements of legislated acts, ministry guidelines and agency policies

  • All of the above requirements must be in effect for the duration of each placement, clinic and outreach.