Frequently Asked Questions


What are the entry criteria?
Does tuition include accommodation?
Is there any practical work experience?
What are the qualifications of the instructors?
What employment agencies recognize the graduate certificate?
To what extent does the school assist in placing graduates?
Is there a student handbook setting out rights and expectations?
What are your payment terms?
What if I can’t get the time off to take the full 4-week program, can I take it in instalments?
How do I apply?

What are the entry criteria?

The entry criteria for Household Management are as follows:

    1. You must hold a high school graduation diploma or equivalent, or be at least 18 years of age and pass a qualifying test.
    2. You must complete an application and submit along with it a $500 deposit.
    3. You must be able to pay for the course.
    4. Your overall application is reviewed and approved by the admissions team.
    5. A valid current passport.

Does tuition include accommodation?

While accommodation is not offered by the Academy, the admissions department is able to provide information on securing accommodation while attending the Academy. Please contact the admissions department for more details.

Is there any practical work experience?

We believe in applied learning or “learning by doing.” Because the Academy employs laboratory methodology of instruction, each student has a daily opportunity to learn relevant skills through hands-on experience.

What are the qualifications of the instructors?

The criteria for becoming a instructor at the Charles MacPherson Academy is strict. Without exception, Instructors must possess a minimum of 2 of the following 4 qualifiers.

      1. He or she is currently working or has worked in the luxury Domestic and or Hospitality Industries for a minimum of 10 years.
      2. He or she is an expert in their field.
      3. He or she has a teaching or training background.
      4. He or she is affiliated with the Domestic Industry in some form for a minimum of 10 years.

What employment agencies recognize the graduate certificate?

The Charles MacPherson Academy holds relationships with reputable placement agencies across the world and helps connect graduates to these agencies to help boost their employability following graduation.

To what extent does the school assist in placing graduates?

We support our graduating students 100% either through our own network or through our associated agencies who recognize our graduates. Our Director of Placement works with each student to help position them for a successful entry into the private service workforce.

Is there a student handbook setting out rights and expectations?

Yes there is. This is given to the students with their application and is fully reviewed with the students at Orientation. All students are then required to sign off on this document as having fully comprehended it. The Academy is registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 and therefore all our policies and procedures comply with the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.

What are your payment terms?

The program fee is CDN$7,500 plus applicable tax. A deposit of CDN$500 is required upon acceptance of application and remaining payment is due by program commencement.  A Certificate from The Charles MacPherson Academy, a recognized Private Career College, will be issued on graduation day.  Certificates are not issued in instances of delinquent accounts.

What if I can’t get the time off to take the full 4-week program at once, can I take it in instalments?

As busy professionals, we understand that prospective students may not be able to secure the full amount of time off to attend the Academy. From time to time, based on enrolment, we are able to permit students to take the 4-week program in week or 2-week instalments. Please contact the admissions department to review availability and further details.

How do I apply?

Students may apply to the Academy by following these steps:

    1. Contact the Program Registrar, Andrew Gayman, at (416) 361-6434 or email at andrew@charlesmacpherson.com to request a student information package and an enrolment contract.
    2. The enrollment contract must be fully completed and submitted to the Program Registrar with an initial $500 deposit and proof that the applicant is a graduate of high school or the equivalent.
    3. In cases, where the applicant does not have a high school diploma, the applicant must be 18 years of age and pass a qualifying test.  There are no exceptions.
    4. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or wire transfer. Please contact the Program Registrar at (416) 361-6434 for wire transfer instructions.
    5. All applications are then submitted to the Charles MacPherson Academy’s review board.
    6. Applicants are then contacted by the Program Registrar to confirm details of their application.