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 team is able to provide information on securing accommodation while attending the Academy. Please contact the admissions team 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?

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 hospitality industries 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 school 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 receive the Student Information & Enrolment Package prior to applying and it is 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.

What are your payment terms?

The program fee is $7,500 CDN plus applicable tax. A deposit of $500 CDN is required upon application acceptance and the remaining payment is due before 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 installments?

As busy professionals, we understand that prospective students may not be able to secure the full amount of time off to attend the Household Management Program. Please contact the admissions team to discuss the details of your circumstance to see if we can accommodate.

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 & Enrolment Package.
    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 high school graduate 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 submitted to the Charles MacPherson Academy Review Board.
    6. Applicants are then contacted by the Program Registrar to confirm details of their application.