International Documents

All transcripts should be submitted in English, well in advance of the application deadline in order to allow sufficient time for processing. If supporting documents have been translated, the original documents or certified true copies of the original documents must be submitted with the translation.

Credential Assessment

All students must have the full academic equivalent of the individual program admission requirements. Michener does not have an assessment service, but accepts assessments by:

• International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS) (1-800-321-6021)
• World Education Services (WES) (416-972-0070 or 1-866-343-0070).
• Other credential services may also be accepted. Please contact the Office of the Registrar and Student Enrolment before using any other Credential Assessment Service.

Please be aware that applicants applying to one of Michener's Graduate programs must have a full Course By Course or Comprehensive evaluation of their transcripts. A document-to-document evaluation is not sufficient. Documents must be evaluated to Canadian standards. Please note that WES does not do a course by course evaluation of High School documents.

Study Permit / Visa Requirements

International students are required to have a student visa, issued by Immigration Canada, prior to entering Canada. Study Permits are generally issued for the full length of your program. If you are currently studying in Canada on a Study Permit at another educational institution, you may need to transfer your Study Permit to The Michener Institute. Don't delay! We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For specific details, contact your nearest Canadian Embassy. If you have more questions about immigration requirements, visit Immigration Canada's Web site http://www.cic.gc.ca

Applicants for Whom English is a Second Language

Since all lectures, seminars, and clinical laboratory sessions are conducted in English, an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English is essential for student success.

This requirement of proficiency in English may be satisfied by passing ONE of the tests listed below.

Only tests taken in the last two years are considered valid.

1. Michener English Language Assessment. The Michener English Language Assessment (MELA) measures English Language proficiency in four skill areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. The MELA test scores are reported using the Canadian Language Benchmarks which are a Canadian national standard of English Language proficiency. A minimum score of 8 on all components is required to be considered for admission to Michener programs. Please see MELA test dates for further information.
2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The scoring for IELTS is an overall score of 6.5 with all components (bands) of the test being at a 6 or above. 'Academic' test format is required. Information is available from IELTS Office, University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, One Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EU, UK, telephone: (1223) 553311, fax: (1223) 460278, -email guymer.l@ucles.org.uk, and the website www.ielts.org.
3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Written English (TWE). The scores required for TOEFL are a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (iBT) with a minimum of 22 on the Writing Section or 250 (computer) or 600 (written) and TWE of 5.0. Unless applicants have written a TWE along with the paper-based TOEFL test, they will be required to write that portion of the assessment. Applicants can also get information from their website at www.toefl.org, by e-mail at toefl@ets.org, by phone (609) 771-7100, and by fax (609) 771-7500. The closest testing centre to Michener is located at Bloor and Islington, phone number (416) 236-2629. The Michener Institute's testing centre code is 0323.

If you are applying to one of the Medical Radiation Science programs (Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Radiological Technology), the following tests and scores are acceptable proof of English facility:

1. TOEFL
   (a) Internet-based test, minimum requirement is a total score of 100 + 22 on Writing section
   (b) Computer-based test, minimum requirement is a total score of 250 + 5.0 on Essay
   (c) Paper-based test, minimum requirement is a total score of 600 + 5.0 on TWE
2. IELTS Minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
3. COPE
   Minimum requirement is an overall score of 86, with 32 in Writing, and 22 in Reading and Listening sections

You must submit your results to both Michener and the University of Toronto.

English Language Policy
Study Permit for International Students
Health Coverage for International Students
Access & Options for International Health Professionals

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