Frequently Asked Questions


FAQ: Household Management Program

What are the entry criteria for the Household Management Program?
Does my tuition include accommodation?
Is there any practical work experience included in the program?
What are the qualifications of the Academy instructors?
What employment agencies recognize the graduate certificate?
To what extent does the Academy assist in placing graduates?
Is there a student handbook setting out rights and expectations?
How can I pay my tuition and what are the payment terms?
If I can’t take 4-weeks off work, can I take the Household Management Program in instalments?
How do I apply for the Household Management Program?

What are the entry criteria for the Household Management Program?

The entry criteria for the Household Management Program 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 review and sign the Enrolment Contract contained in the Student Information & Enrolment Package
  3. You must hold a valid current passport, if you are an international student
  4. You must be able to pay tuition prior to program commencement
  5. Your overall application must be reviewed and accepted by the admissions team

Does my tuition include accommodation?

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

Is there any practical work experience included in the program?

We believe in applied learning or “learning by doing”. The Academy employs instruction in a laboratory setting, allowing each student with the opportunity to learn relevant skills through hands-on experience every day.

What are the qualifications of the Academy instructors?

Instructors at the Charles MacPherson Academy must possess a minimum of 2 of the following 4 criteria:

  1. He/She is currently working or has worked in domestic service and/or the hospitality industry for a minimum of 10-years
  2. He/She is an expert in their field of work
  3. He/She has a teaching or training background
  4. He/She is affiliated with the domestic service industry for a minimum of 10-years

What employment agencies recognize the graduate certificate?

The Charles MacPherson Academy is recognized as a reputable educational institution with placement agencies around the world. Where possible, we help connect graduates to agencies to help boost their employability following graduation.

To what extent does the Academy assist in placing graduates?

We help position our graduating students for successful entry into the private service workforce to the best of our ability, either through career advisory, our own network, and/or through other placement agencies.

Is there a student handbook setting out rights and expectations?

Yes. Students wishing to enroll in the Household Management Program receive the Student Information & Enrolment Package prior to applying, which is then reviewed with students by our Admissions team. All students are required to sign off on the Enrolment Contract after full review. Since the Academy is registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, all policies and procedures are in compliance with the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.

How can I pay my tuition and what are the payment terms?

The Household Management Program tuition is $7,500 CAD. Payment can be made in full upon application acceptance, or a deposit of $500 CAD can be made with the remaining balance due before program commencement. Payment can be made by credit card, cheque, or wire transfer in CAD currency only.

To pay by credit card, or for wire transfer details, please contact the admissions team at (416) 361-6434.
Cheques can be made payable to ‘The Charles MacPherson Academy’ and mailed to: 507 King Street East, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1M3 Canada

A Certificate from The Charles MacPherson Academy, a recognized Private Career College, will be issued on graduation day for students who successfully complete the Household Management Program. Certificates are not issued in instances of delinquent accounts.

If I can’t take 4-weeks off work, can I attend the Household Management Program in instalments?

As busy professionals, we understand that prospective students may not be able to take 4-weeks off to attend the Household Management Program. Please contact us to discuss the details of your circumstance to see if we can find a way to accommodate.

How do I apply for the Household Management Program?

Click here to visit the Application & Tuition page and complete the online form to receive the Household Management Program Student Information & Enrolment Package.