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1 Year Diploma in Professional Therapeutic Massage Program
The Trinidad & Tobago College of Therapeutic Massage Beauty Culture Ltd. is committed to provide students with the highest level of training in Massage Therapy. We aspire to Graduate Highly Competent and Skilled Massage Therapists with the most current and up to date techniques in the industry.
about the program
For non residents of Trinidad:
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The program runs for 1 Academic year and consists of 3 Semesters
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Class Days: Thursdays and Fridays
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Classes will be conducted online; some classes will be via Zoom and some will be done asynchronously.
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Classes begin at 5:30 pm
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Cost:
Tuition is $3,500 USD for the year
Registration fee: $30.00 USD
Incidental charges: $180.00 USD
Per semester the cost will be $1166.67 USD
Please note that there are 3 semesters and the duration of each semester is roughly 3 months.
TOTAL (TUITION + FEES) = $3,710.00 USD
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(For Residents of Tobago)
It is a GATE-approved program, meaning, GATE will pay for you if:
1. you have not already completed a GATE program
2. you are a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago
3. you are under 50 years of age
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If you qualify for GATE funding, based on your household income, GATE will determine whether they would pay 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25% of the tuition. If GATE does not pay 100%, you will be responsible for paying the remainder.
Click below to learn how to sign up for GATE funding.
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If you do not qualify for GATE funding, payment plans are available.
Per semester you would be required to pay $6,666.67 TTD. Per semester you would be required to pay $6,666.67 TTD (There are 3 Semesters). You are expected to pay at least half ($3,333.33 TTD) before mid-term exams and the balance before Final exams. Failure to pay the fees will result in the student NOT being allowed to write the exams.
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You are responsible for purchasing textbooks, a massage table, uniforms, oil and other supplies. The list of textbooks and supplies will be given to you when you pay the Registration fee and Incidental fee.
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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be accepted into the program: -
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Must be 18 years and over
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Must be able to read, write and speak the English Language.
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Must be in good general health, no communicable diseases, obtain medical clearance.
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Must possess High School Leaving certificate or Secondary or Other Certificates preferably with a science subject. 5 G.C.E or C.X.C subjects and/or Advance (A’) levels.
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All candidates must meet with the admissions committee virtually for a personal interview to determine suitability of the applicant – maturity, passion for massage with other criteria to the committee.
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Applicants would be required to pay for themselves ($3,500 USD Tuition for the entire year as well as $30.00 USD Registration Fee and $180.00 USD Incidentals Fee)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Application forms must be submitted together with the following fees and documents: -​
1. Registration Fee of $30 USD Non Refundable and Incidental Fee of $180.00 USD
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The following should be sent to the school's email: ttmassagecollegeonline@gmail.com
2. A Copy of High School certificates/diploma
3. Two valid forms of identification
4. A paragraph explaining why you want to pursue a career in Massage Therapy
5. A paragraph telling us more about yourself
6. Two recommendations
7. Softcopy of a recent passport-size picture
8. A certificate of good character
9. A copy of Registered Birth Certificate
10. Medical certificate of good health (you need to obtain a letter from your doctor stating that you are medically fit to complete the course)
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