New English Language Requirements for All Applicants

As of January 2025, in accordance with amendments to the Private Training Act, our institution has changed its method for verifying English language proficiency.
Regardless of whether an applicant is an international student, a permanent resident of Canada, or a Canadian citizen, all applicants must meet the English language proficiency admission requirements for all programs.

Overview of the new requirements:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Completion of Grades 9 to 11 in a country where English is one of the principal languages, with a grade of ‘C’ or higher in English 11
  • Completion of two years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction
  • Submission of valid test scores (taken within two years prior to the program start date) from one of the following English language proficiency tests, meeting or exceeding the specified scores:
    • IELTS (Academic): 5.5 or higher
    • TOEFL iBT: 46 or higher
    • CAEL: 40 or higher
    • Duolingo English Test: 95 or higher
    • PTE Academic: 43 or higher
    • EIKEN: Grade Pre-1 or higher

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Admission Requirement Currently Under Review

Please be advised that our admission requirements are currently under review by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). Our language requirement will be updated in accordance with their Regulatory Amendments, effective January 1, 2025.

We will provide an update once the new admission requirements are approved. Thank you for your patience.

Graduation News

Satomi
Congratulations, Satomi!
Another successful student walked off with confidence and her diploma. Satomi put in her best effort to complete her program, and we are truly proud of her!
Please visit Japan Shiatsu Clinic at Surrey Central City or Lansdowne Centre in Richmond to receive her shiatsu!

Graduation News

Aoba
Congratulations, Aoba!
After a year and 5 months of her Shiatsu journey, she successfully completed the diploma program last month.
We are very proud of her accomplishment.
Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors, Aoba!

We will be back at Sakura Days Japan Fair 2024 (April 13 & 14)

It’s this weekend! We will be back at Sakura Days Japan Fair on April 13 (Sat) and 14 (Sun)!
At our booth, our students will provide Shiatsu therapy using massage tables.
You can experience Japanese food, traditional Japanese culture, and more!
Please come and join us to celebrate this beautiful cherry blossom season.

Sakura Days Japan Fair
Date: Saturday, April 13 – Sunday, April 14
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

You can purchase admission tickets HERE

Graduation News

Sota
Congratulations, Sota!
During his clinical placement, Sota would always welcome his clients with great hospitality.
We are very proud of his accomplishment.
Please visit Japan Shiatsu Clinic (Yaletown & Guildford Town Centre) to receive his shiatsu!

Graduation News

Kei
Congratulations, Kei!
A graduate came to school this week to receive his diploma. Kei has been through a lot these past few years, but he stayed focused on his goal and achieved it.
We are truly delighted with his accomplishment.
Please visit Japan Shiatsu Clinic (Coquitlam Center) to receive his shiatsu!

Notice of Tuition Fee Revision

We have decided to revise our tuition fees effective November 1, 2023 due to the increase in overhead costs caused by amid inflation.
Please refer to the individual pages of each course for the new tuition fees.
Thank you very much for your understanding.

Sincerely,
Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy

Graduation News

Arisa
Congratulations, Arisa!
This week, another student left our College proudly with her diploma in hand. Arisa started her diploma program in September 2021. After two years of hard work, she has successfully completed the program.
Best wishes on her new beginning!

Nikkei Matsuri 2023 (Sep 2 & 3)

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Nikkei Matsuri last weekend. We were so happy to have welcomed you all!
Also, many appreciation to the staff of the Nikkei Matsuri. Thank you for organizing such a wonderful event. We were very happy to be a part of it.
If you missed us this time or liked Shiatsu at the event, please visit our school clinic in North Vancouver as well! See you next time!

Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy