• Download application form
• Send application fee of $250 payable by
  • E-transfer
  • Cash
  • Credit (in-person)
  • Debit (in-person)
  • Money order/bank draft payable to SOUTHERN ONTARIO DENTAL COLLEGE

The minimum academic requirements:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent*
• Senior Courses (Grades 11/12) a minimum final grade of 70% or higher in:
  • Math
  • English
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
• Copy of official transcript
• Copy of official diploma

*Equivalent refers to:

• A secondary school graduation diploma from another Canadian province or territory
• A General Education Development (GED) certificate issued by Canadian province or territory
• A transcript, diploma or certificate from another country assessed at an Ontario OSSD level by a recognized assessment service (WES or ICAS)
• A Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree
• A certificate of completion for an academic upgrading program from any Canadian jurisdiction that is accepted by Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology for entry into an Ontario post-secondary program

Please contact the admissions office for any further inquiries regarding your education.

The transcripts must be placed in the institution’s official envelope, sealed and signed by the Registrar across the seal.

All transcripts not provided in English are required to be translated into English by a recognized translator and notarized.

Applicants who have completed either their secondary or post-secondary education in a country other than Canada must submit an assessment report of all qualifications.

This comprehensive assessment report can be obtained:

• The International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS of Canada)
• World Education Services (WES)

The individual course description for each post-secondary course taken must be provided in English by a recognized translator and notarized.

*Reports must be completed within a five-year period prior to submission. Any reporting provided over the five-year period will not be accepted.

The language of instruction at the Southern Ontario Dental College is English.

All applicants must be proficient in both written and spoken English.

Applicants whose first language is not English must have completed:

• At least two years of full-time academic study in a country where English is the first language OR
• Provide a recognized test of English proficiency

We accept the following English proficiency tests:

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Score must be at least 6.0 or above
•  Duolingo
  • Score must be at least 95 or above

*Tests must be completed within a two-year period prior to submission. Any results provided over the two-year period will not be accepted.

Applicants are required to submit:

• Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead
  • From an instructor/teacher
  • A counselor
  • An employer
  • An advisor

The letter of recommendation should reflect on the applicant’s suitability to pursue studies and a career in Dental Hygiene.

• The letter of recommendation must be placed in a sealed envelope with the author’s signature across the seal to ensure confidentiality.

Once an Admissions Officer reviews your application package, you will be invited to participate in a Testing Day.

Testing Day consists of 4 assessments:

• Comprehension & Reasoning
• Dexterity
• Interview
• Entrance Exam

Comprehension & Reasoning

Applicants will be given several assessments to evaluate their comprehension, critical thinking and reasoning skills.

Dexterity

Dexterity is a skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. There will be assessments to evaluate each applicant’s ability.

Interview

Applicants will be required to complete a 20-minute interview with our admissions team.

Entrance Exam

Applicants are required to write an entrance exam that is designed to assess their general knowledge and problem-solving aptitude.

This exam will cover some of these skill areas:

• English Vocabulary
• Mathematics
• Reasoning

**ALL ASSESSMENTS ARE COMPLETED ON-SITE**