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Candidates must have a successful interview with the institution administration to determine their interest in TCM and its accompanying philosophies. A telephone interview with the Dean of Academics is acceptable for candidates that live outside of Calgary.
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For our Bachelor’s Degree in TCM, we require a High school diploma, verified by transcript (or equivalent) only. For all other programs, a high school diploma, verified by transcript (or equivalent) as well as two years of post-secondary education at a recognized university, college or institute recognized by Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine or one year post-secondary education at a recognized university, college or institute recognized by CITCM with work experience in a related field (ie heath care).
Applicants must have proficient written and spoken English. If English is not the applicant's native language, the applicant must demonstrate both written and oral proficiency in English with a minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL exam. Students are responsible for taking the test and submitting the results to the institution,
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Applicants must be able to meet the financial obligations of the courses required to complete their program. This will be shown through a financial plan (bank statements personal guarantee, job confirmation or loans) and budget covering the 3 years of the program that will be discussed with the school administration.
- Applicants must submit a completed application form together
with:
a) Two recent passport-size photos
b) One official high school transcript
c) Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
d) Two referral letters from non-family members, at least one
of which is from a professional such as a TCM practitioner or
other health service provider, teacher, lawyer, accountant, etc.
e) Updated personal resume and one employer letter of reference.
f) The letters should include information such as length of time
they have known you, what kind of relationship they have with
you, why they believe you would make an excellent TCM practitioner,
and a description of a specific incident that they believe shows
maturity and ethical judgment.
g) A letter of intent that states why and how you became interested
in a career in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, what capabilities
you would bring to the vocation and why you believe you would
be a credit in your future practice as a traditional Chinese medical
professional.
- Application forms are available from our administration office
at:
Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
138 17th Ave N.E.
Calgary AB, T2E 1L6
- Forms can also be downloaded from the web site: click
here for the application form. Completed application packages
can be submitted to the above address.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applicants may be contacted to schedule an interview prior to
deciding upon their acceptance. The interview may be in person
or by phone.
- Successful applicants will be notified in writing upon their
acceptance to the program at The Canadian Institute of Traditional
Chinese Medicine.
Application
Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as admissions are limited.
Admissions may be approved on a rolling basis (first come, first
served) up until the application deadline.
Applications with all supporting documentation will be reviewed
from November 1 to June 30 for classes starting the following September.
Applications must be received by June 30.
Tuition deposit along with the signed tuition contract must be
received within 14 days of notification of acceptance.
Positions will be ensured only if the signed contract of tuition
and the tuition deposit is received.
Late
Application
Late applications will be considered only if space permits and
with the permission of the Director.
Re-Admission
Students who have interrupted their studies for any reason and
wish to re-enter the program must re-apply. Admission may depend
on class space. Students must be prepared to retake uncompleted
courses and pay full tuition upon re-admission to the program.

Tuition
Deposit
- A $150.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve admission
and is payable within 14 days of receiving notification of acceptance.
The $150.00 must be sent with the signed student contract.
- The $150.00 is applied to total tuition owing.
- The deposit is forfeited if the applicant withdraws after reserving
the admission, whether classes have commenced or not.
Tuition
Fees - The following Tuition will be effective Jan. 1st 2008.
Payment
of Fees
- Students must pay all fees by due dates given or late fees
will apply.
- The student will be considered as withdrawn if no payment is
received one week after due date unless arrangement has been made
with the school administration.
- Fees are payable by Cash, Cheques or Money order are made payable
to CITCM Corp.
- If a cheque is returned for any reason, the account will be
considered as in arrears and the applicant will be subject to
late fees, a returned cheque fee, and their academic standing
may be in jeopardy.
- If students pay their fees by instalment, they will be charged
a $5.00 processing fee for each payment.
Late
Fees
Late fees will be charged if payment is not received by the end
of the first full week of classes. Late fees will be $10.00 per
day. If payment is not received by the end of the second full week
of classes the student will be dropped from the class roster and
no credit will be given.
Refund
Policy
- The refund policy follows the guidelines of the Alberta Private
Vocational Act. Copies are available at the head office.
- Refunds are calculated, after the commencement of classes and
receipt of a signed withdrawal notice, as follows:
- 10% of the program is completed: 75% of the tuition
- 10%-50% of the program is completed: 50% of the tuition
- 50% or more of the program is completed: no refund.
- It is the student's responsibility to request and fill out a
withdrawal form available from the registrar's office
- Failure to attend classes is not automatically considered a
withdrawal for the purposes of receiving a refund. Therefore,
no refund will be issued until the head office receives a written
request to withdraw.
- All refunds are calculated by the date that the withdrawal request
is received and signed by a representative of the school at the
registrar's office.
- Stop payment of any kind or failure to make payments does not
constitute automatic withdrawal for the purpose of receiving a
refund.
Financial
Aid
We are approved for student loan financing in both Alberta and
British Columbia.
There may be funding available through private banking institutions.
Ask the registrar's office for more information.
Scholarships
There are no scholarships available at this time. However, we are
working on a scholarship program. Please check with the registrar's
office for updates.
There may be scholarships available through other sources. Students
are encouraged to research options that may be accessible to them.
Textbooks
and Supplies
Cost for textbooks and supplies vary from course to course and
are separate from the tuition fees. They are the student's responsibility.
Students will be given a supply list that they will be responsible
for filling prior to the course.

Basic
Fees
- $150.00 for non-refundable Tuition Deposit
- $9200.00 Tuition per year less deposit
- $10300.00 Tuition per year less deposit for Distance Learning
Miscellaneous
Fees
1. Returned cheque........................................... $25.00
2. Late payment fees ........................................ $10.00/day
3. Deferred Exam fee....................................... $20.00
4. Exam rewrite fee ………………………...….$100.00
5. Reassessment of exam................................. $25.00
6. Credit transfer fee.................................. …….$100.00
7. School transfer fee…………………………..$200
8. Extra transcript fee......................................... $10.00
9. Replacement graduation certificate........... $50.00
10. Photocopying...................................................$0.10/copy
11. Proficiency exam fee..................................... $200.00
12. Replacement student ID card....................... $15.00
13. Replacement Student handbook................. $10.00
14. Fax fees ........................................................... $1.00/page local
15. Fees for selective courses, seminars..........50-70% of regular price.
16. Fees for student malpractice insurance…..$100 per supervisor per year (if student registered before Jan 1, 2008)
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