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Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) - Waterfront Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,418/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2027

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 32,117 +

Int. Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

51 Dockside Dr, Toronto, ON M5A 1B6, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

Program Overview

The Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program at George Brown will equip you with the essential skills needed for a career in today's complex health care environments. In this dual-trained field, you will work with occupational therapists and physiotherapists to support individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, emotional, and developmental conditions as they work toward their health and rehabilitation goals.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

UG Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2027		Open
sep 2026		Closed
may 2027		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 110 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,418 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) - Waterfront Campus

CAD 22,895 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0 Minimum Production - 90.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) (Note: Kinesiology will be accepted in lieu of biology)

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Options
An Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) is a valued member of the interprofessional health care team.

Graduates can launch a rewarding career with opportunities in a variety of health care and community settings, including:

acute care and complex continuing care
mental health facilities
community agencies
long-term care facilities
rehabilitation centers
vocational rehabilitation programs
sports clinics
children’s treatment centers
schools
private industry

Scholarships

Onshore International Student Scholarship

Already living in Canada? You could be eligible for a one-time $2,000 entrance scholarship!
To be eligible for the $2,000 onshore scholarship, you must apply to an eligible program at George Brown Polytechnic on or after April 11, 2026, and be onshore at time of application.

Eligible programs	Valid for all post-secondary programs
Valid intakes	Fall 2026 (September start) Winter 2027 (January start) Spring 2027 (May start)
Amount of Award	$2,000 scholarship disbursed over two terms: $1,000 payment?posted to the student’s account after Day 10 of term 1 $1,000 payment posted to the student’s account after Day 10 of term 2
Method of application	No application for the scholarship is required. The scholarship is assessed upon application and awarded automatically to registered students (day 10) who meet eligibility criteria.?
Method of award	Funds will be awarded once and applied directly to the student’s account (tuition fee balance) after day 10 of the first semester of study.?
Eligibility Criteria & Conditions	New international applicants who applied to George Brown Polytechnic on or after April 11, 2026 for Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 intakes. Applicants must be in Canada with a valid status and submit proof of status and Canadian address at the time of application. Applicants are still required to complete required tuition deposit and fee payments by the due dates on the Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Must be paying international fees.? Current George Brown Polytechnic students are not eligible.? The student must be in Canada with a valid status when submitting their application to George Brown Polytechnic.? Must be a registered international student with a full-time course load past day 10 in the awarded term.? The scholarship will be rescinded if the student withdraws.? The number of eligible applicants may exceed the funding for this one-time scholarship. If eligible applicants exceed the funds available, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants who have accepted their offer of admission and completed required tuition payments.

Entrance Scholarship

George Brown offers entrance scholarships for eligible degree students based on academic achievement.

Please see the following chart for details on the criteria:

Admissions Score	Amount	Type	Maximum total Amount for 4 Years
95+	$2,500	Renewable/year (Up to 4 years)	$10,000
90-94.9	$2,000	Renewable/year (Up to 4 years)	$8,000
85-89.9	$1,500	Renewable/year (Up to 4 years)	$6,000
80-84.9	$1,000	Renewable/year (Up to 4 years)	$4,000

Did you know?
This is a renewable scholarship, which means that if you maintain a grade point average of 3.7 (80%) in your program, you will receive additional funding towards your tuition in future years.
*All award recipients will be required to provide their SIN or ITN for T4A tax reporting purposes as mandated by the government.

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship at the time of your initial application and on Day 10 of the initial term of the scholarship.
Eligibility will be assessed by the Admissions department based on the grades used to determine the student’s admission score for the degree program. The student’s admission score, as calculated by the Admissions office, will be calculated to one decimal place.
Applicants with conditional offers of admission are required to meet the admissions conditions set out in your offer letter, or your offer and the scholarship could be revoked later.
You must be registered in, and complete, a full?time course load.
You must remain full-time in the program to be eligible for renewal.
Make sure to accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline dates to receive this entrance scholarship.
Entrance scholarships are only eligible for the specific full-time degree program you've been accepted for and the entrance level/term on your offer letter.

*please read the full degree entrance scholarship terms & conditions

Eligible Degree Programs

Arts, Design & Information Technology	Honours Bachelor of Brand Design (G304) Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (G301)
Business	Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) (B302) Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) (B303) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (B310) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) (B312)
Community Services & Early Childhood	Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (C302) Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Honours (Degree Completion) (C305)* *Plus an additional $1,200 entrance scholarship.

George Brown College Funded Scholarships

Diploma/Degree Scholarships

Thirty-one scholarships to be awarded to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary programs (diploma or degree) as follows:

Fall competition- 14 worth $5,000 and 17 worth $1,000
Winter competition- 6 worth $5,000 and 9 worth $1,000

Application deadlines:

For Fall competition: Deadline is September 30th
For Winter competition: Deadline is January 31st

To qualify an applicant must:

be an international student with a valid Study Permit
be registered in a full-time 2, 3 or 4-year diploma or degree program
have completed at least two consecutive semesters of study with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 prior to the current semester
have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their academic department and/or the College community in general
has not previously been awarded a scholarship through the George Brown College International Centre

To Apply: Please apply online for International Centre scholarships through STU-VIEW and be enrolled full-time in a program as an International Student.

Certificate Scholarships

The award is available to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary Certificate or Post Graduate Certificate program (2 or 3 semesters) as follows:

Scholarships of $2,000:

12 awards for January competition
10 awards for May competition
10 awards for September competition

To Apply
The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

Student must be an international student
Student must have at least completed 1 semester
Minimum GPA of 3.5
The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)

Application deadlines:

For January competition: Deadline is January 31^st
For May competition: Deadline is May 31^st
For September competition: Deadline is September 30^th

How To Apply
Please apply online for International Centre scholarships through STU-VIEW and be enrolled full-time in a program as an International Student.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

There are eighteen scholarships available for eligible ESL students as follows:

Scholarships of $1,000: 9 Awards (August Competition)
Scholarships of $1,000: 9 Awards (January Competition)

To qualify an applicant must:

be a registered full-time international English for Academic Purposes Program student
have completed at least one level of the English for Academic Purposes Program with a grade A average
have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their academic department and/or the College community in general
has not previously been awarded a scholarship through the George Brown College International Centre

Required Supporting Documentation

A cover letter briefly outlining the contributions you have made to other students, your department/School and/or the College community in general (include the start date/ end date of the activity; name of the organization; number of hours per week; and some specific details about the activity).
Attach a letter in support of your application from a George Brown College staff member.

Application deadlines:

August Competition: August 31st (recipients will be notified by September 30th)
January Competition: January 31st (recipients will be notified by February 28th)

How will the award decision be made?
Successful scholarship award recipients will be selected by a committee established by the College; the committee will have representation from academic divisions. The decision of the committee is final and cannot be appealed. Only the recipients of the scholarships will be notified.

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

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To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

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To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.