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Does the Gestalt Institute accept international students?

Yes. Students join our Training Program from overseas every year, many who have experienced Gestalt training in their own country. This creates a rich exchange within our classes. To start the process it is necessary to fill out the online application form and send it to us with a CV, educational transcript and a letter of intent. We will then set up an interview which may be done by Skype.

What are the tuition fees for international students?

Our tuition fees are the same for domestic and international students. Tuition fee amounts can be found under the specific Training Program page.

What kind of visa is required?

The Gestalt Institute of Toronto is approved as a Designated Learning Institute (#011626403021) with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Therefore international students can apply for a student visa if accepted into our Five Year Training Program in Gestalt Psychotherapy.

How is equivalency determined for bachelors degrees obtained universities outside Canada?
Any of the following services can be used to obtain a report of your credentials.

1) Comparative Education Service

https://learn.utoronto.ca/comparative-education-service
ces.info@utoronto.ca
Telephone : (+1) 416-978-0393
Fax : (+1) 416-978-2185
ADDRESS: 162 St. George Street, University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Toronto, Ontario M5S2V8 Canada

2) International Credential Assessment Service of Canada

https://www.icascanada.ca/
info@icascanada.ca
Telephone : (+1) 519-763-7282
Toll Free : (+1) 800-321-6021
Fax : (+1) 519-763-6964
ADDRESS: 102 – 100 Stone Road West Guelph, Ontario N1G5L3 Canada

3) International Credential Evaluation Service

https://www.bcit.ca/ices/
icesinfo@bcit.ca
Telephone : (+1) 604-434-5734
Toll Free : (+1) 866-434-1610
Fax : (+1) 604-435-7033
ADDRESS: 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia V5G3H2 Canada

4) International Qualifications Assessment Service

https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx
Telephone : (+1) 780-427-2655
Toll Free : (+1) 310-0000, 780-427-2655
Fax : (+1) 780-422-9734
ADDRESS: 9th floor, 9942 108 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K2J5 Canada

5) World Education Services – Canada

https://www.wes.org/ca/
Telephone : (+1) 416-972-0070
Toll Free : (+1) 800-361-6106
Fax : (+1) 416-972-9004
ADDRESS: 1400 – 2 Carlton Street Toronto, Ontario M5B1J3 Canada

Who can apply for a visa and what is the process?

Determine your eligibility by clicking here

Many visa offices have specific local instructions about which documents you must submit with your application. Visit your visa office’s website to find out what these are. There is a list of visa offices Click here for a list of visa offices on the CIC website.

The student will typically need a letter of acceptance from us, a copy of the training schedule and a copy of the Tuition Fee Schedule. Click here for a copy of the form which we send you with a formal letter of acceptance for all international students.

When the student receives their study visa they will need to update our office with their new information. Click here for the visa update form.

What else do I need to know?

You can find more information on housing, health insurance, peer counselling, cultural or religious communities and social supports in our International Student Resources package.

Click here to download our International Student Resources package.

International Student Reminder

Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reminding international students to prepare for their trip to study in Canada by reviewing Canada’s entry requirements and applying as soon as possible for their study permit.

Starting July 31, 2018, you may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) when you apply for a study permit if you are from Europe, the Middle East or Africa. Find out if these changes may apply to you.