Get a Head Start on Admissions
Prepare early to avoid delays in your application.
Review the options below for exemptions, credential assessments, and funding opportunities to ensure a smooth and efficient admissions process.
Verify your Age
Scan or take a picture of your driver’s license/passport to show that you are 18 years or older
Find your Highschool Diploma
Scan or take a clear picture of your Canadian Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or GED, Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification in a trade.
Check Your Tech!
All students are required to meet the minimum Technology Requirements
You must get your assessment from an organization or a professional body designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They will give you a report that tells you what your education is equal to in Canada.
Processing times and costs may vary by organization or professional body.
Once you choose a designated organization or a professional body, they will tell you how to submit your documents to get your assessment.
- Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
- World Education Services
- International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
- International Credential Evaluation Service – British Columbia Institute of Technology
If you have completed equivalent courses or are a licensed electrician in Canada, you may be eligible for exemptions from CFAA Courses 2, 3, and 4 in the Canadian Fire Alarm Technology Program. (Note: Courses 1 & 5 must still be completed in sequence.)
> Submit your transcripts to CFAA for review any possible exemptions.
*Don’t forget! Once you receive your exemption approval from CFAA, please send the document to Click here as we are required to file it in your student file.
Financial assistance may be available to help you cover tuition costs. We encourage all eligible applicants to explore the options below, and we are happy to support you with documentation for your funding application.
If you are unemployed, underemployed, or looking to retrain for a high-demand career, you may qualify for funding through the Better Jobs Ontario program. Learn more about Better Jobs Ontario
If your employer is paying for your tuition they may be eligible to receive up to 83% of your training costs through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. Learn more about the COJG
Applicants with learning disabilities can request academic accommodations by submitting appropriate documentation early in the admissions process.
Accommodations do not alter essential competencies or outcomes, but provide equitable access to instruction and assessment.
