• Proof of Grade 10 completion (or equivalent) OR mature student status; 19 years old and over.
• French requirement
  Passing grade of 50% minimum on the “Maîtrise de la langue” French test from the Collège Éducacentre.
• Proof of meeting HCA Program Entry – English Language Competency Requirements*
  
• International students must provide a clear police certificate from their country of origin as a program entry requirement. For further information, see information provided at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/police-certificates/how.html

• CLBPT Remote assessment : sur ce site, allez consulter les centres ISS Language and Career College of BC, MOSAIC engage ou Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Society.

  TOEFL iBT, Special Home Edition

  1. CLB PT: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5 and Writing 5.
  2. CELPIP – General: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5 and Writing 5.
  3. IELTS: Overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Speaking and Listening and no score
  lower than 5.0 in Reading and Writing.
  4. CAEL: Overall Score of 50, with no section less than 40.
  5. TOEFL: For tests taken on or after Jan 21, 2026: Overall score of 3.5, no score lower than 3.5 in Speaking and Listening, no score lower than 3 in Reading and Writing. For tests taken prior to Jan 21, 2026: overall score of 56 with no score lower than 15 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 13 in Reading and Writing.)

Prerequisites for HCA Practice Education – Must be met before the first practical training *:

• First Aid Certification
• CPR Level “C” Certification or “Basic Life Support (BLS)” Certification

• Foodsafe Level 1 Certification (or a certificate course deemed equivalent)
• Completion of the Student Practice Education Core Orientation (SPECO) (available on the LearningHub), which must include the following:
  • A signed checklist SPECO Checklist.pdf (phsa.ca)
  • Proof of meeting current immunizations / vaccinations as per health care organization policies / guidelines (or signed vaccination exemption form, except TB)
  • Criminal record check from the Criminal Records Review Program, including clearance to work with vulnerable adults
  • Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum E-Learning Modules
  • WHMIS – Provincial Course

• Completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC E-Learning Modules (LearningHub)
• Completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Adult Abuse course (LearningHub)

*Details of Prerequisites for HCA Practice Education and recommendations

Notes:
1 – The Registry recognizes that there may be items on the SPECO checklist that are not required for HCA student placements.
2 – For placements at BC Health Authority sites, educational institutions should carefully consult the Practice Education Guidelines of BC (PEGs) to ensure they comply with practice guideline standards.
3 – No other types of criminal record checks are acceptable. Educational institutions applying for new program recognition will need to confirm they have successfully registered as a post-secondary institution with the Criminal Records Review Program. 

1 – Prepare Your Documents

• Photo ID (federal or provincial government issued)
• Proof of status (different from your photo ID)
• Eligible statuses:

• • Canadian citizen
  • Permanent resident
  • Refugee with permission to study
  • Study visa

👉 Check the specific admission requirements for your chosen program (see the “Admission Requirements” tab).

2 – Admission Application

Step 1 – Submit your admission application

• • Apply online through the admission portal.
  • You can save your progress and return later to complete the form.

⚠️ Submitting falsified documents may result in serious penalties.
⚠️ Missing information may delay or prevent the processing of your application.

Step 2 – Take a French placement test

👉 Watch the explanatory video, in French HERE

• • The test is sent after your application and admission fee payment are confirmed.
  • Online test, maximum duration: 3 hours
  • 3 sections:
    • Grammar (multiple choice)
    • Reading comprehension
    • Writing (250–300 words)

Step 3 – Admission confirmed

• • Contact your Student Services team:
    • info.pss@educacentre.com
    •  604-708-5100 ext. 1405

3 – Course Registration

• Choose your courses
• Pay through Omnivox
• For any questions, contact admission@educacentre.com

👉 Watch the explanatory video