English is the primary language of instruction and communication at ACATCM. In addition to the standard admission requirements outlined in the College’s Student Admission Policy, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency sufficient to succeed in an entry-to-practice healthcare program.

Applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirement by providing evidence through one of the following pathways (see English Proficiency Policy for details): 

1. Pathway 1 — Education Completed in English 
   • Applicants who have completed a minimum of two (2) or more consecutive years of full-time secondary or post-secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction are exempt from the standardized test requirement.
2. Pathway 2 — Standardized English Language Tests 
   • Applicants who have not completed the equivalent of two (2) or more years of full-time secondary or post-secondary education in English must provide test results from one of the following designated agencies. All test scores must be dated within two (2) years of the application submission date. See English Proficiency Policy for acceptable tests and scores.
3. Pathway 3 — Regulatory or Professional Recognition 
   • Applicants may demonstrate English proficiency by providing documentation from a current or former recognized professional regulatory body confirming that the applicant has met an English language proficiency requirement for registration or licensure. 
4. Pathway 4 — Alternative Evidence of English Proficiency 
   • Applicants may provide alternative evidence demonstrating sustained use of English in professional settings. Acceptable documentation may include a letter from an employer confirming that: 
   • the applicant has been employed for at least two (2) consecutive years in a position where English is the primary language of workplace communication; and 
   • the applicant communicates effectively in English in a professional setting. 

Note: English language proficiency documentation is collected for the purpose of verifying admission eligibility. The collection, use, and retention of this documentation is governed by Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). 

By submitting English language proficiency documentation, applicants acknowledge that ACATCM may share this documentation with the Private Career Colleges Branch or other regulatory authorities as required for compliance review purposes, in accordance with PIPA. Applicants who have questions about the handling of their personal information may contact the College’s Privacy Officer.