IATPL Program Admission Qualifications

Applications for the July 2024 intake are now closed

Our next application window will open January 2025 until mid-March 2025 for the July 2025 intake. The status of international student applications for this window remains undetermined; more information will be posted closer to the application window. 

IATPL Admission Qualifications

To be admitted to our IATPL Program candidates must:

  • Be a minimum of 17 years of age at the start of the program and 18 by completion of the program (as per Transport Canada and Ontario Career College regulations)
  • Have achieved a minimum education standard of high school graduation – equivalent to Canada’s high school standards. High school graduates must have a minimum of 1 university/college level grade 12 math course and a minimum of 1 university/college level grade 12 physics course
  • Have successfully qualified for a Transport Canada Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
  • Have completed a minimum of 0.5 hours flight training and a maximum of PPL. An introductory flight meets this requirement.
    • Available for purchase online here or by contacting Humphrey’s Pilot Shop at 905-838-1400 ext. 214. 
  • IELTS academic score of 7 or higher for International students or if a Permanent Resident pass the ALPD test. No further testing would be required for Canadian citizens who have done high school or higher school in Canada.
  • International applications close 3 months before the start of the program due to Immigration delays

Admission Process

There are three steps involved in the admission process:

1) Pay for the application fee. Retain order # to submit your online application. 

  • Pay the IATPL Application Fee HERE

2) Submit online application (online form will be below when admission window is live)

  • Photocopy of your VALID passport
  • Photocopy of your Transport Canada Category 1 Aviation Medical http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/came-meac/l.aspx (photocopy required however in order to arrange your interview, verbal confirmation will suffice)
  • Transcripts from current or past educational institutions
    • International applicants that apply that have not completed schooling in Canada or the United States will need to obtain a credential evaluation from World Education Services.
    • High school graduates must have a minimum of 1 university/college level grade 12 math course and a minimum of 1 university/college level grade 12 physics course
  • Two current (2023/2024) letters of reference (preferably from present or former teachers/employers or flight instructors)
  • Current resume
  • A personal narrative
    • 2-3 pages, single-spaced, Calibri Font Size 12
    • Outlines your career plans in the field of aviation (include your thoughts on types of flying that may interest you, companies you might work for, location(s), career progress over time, probable salary levels, etc.)
  • Copies of acquired aviation related certificates and/or licences (if applicable)
  • A copy of the latest entries in your pilot logbook (if applicable)
  • Evidence of at least 0.5 hours of flight training (Intro Flight meets this requirement).
    • Introductory flights are available for purchase online here or by contacting Humphrey’s Pilot Shop at 905-838-1400 ext. 214. Can be conducted at other flight schools. 
  • A copy of the IELTS (Academic) score of 7 in each band or higher for International students
    • Permanent Residents of Canada that are currently residing in Canada will need to pass the Aviation Language Proficiency Demonstration (ALPD). To book your exam please see ALPD.
  • All items are to be submitted in English

3) Interview and entrance quiz with Brampton Flight College staff following submission of your application package. Should all seats be filled applicants will be notified.

  • Candidates will be contacted by the Campus Administrator to schedule entrance quiz and interview following online application submission

For more information, please contact:

Campus Administrator

Brampton Flight College

905-838-1400 ext. 248

[email protected]

Application

The next course will commence Thursday July 3, 2025. Admission process is open between January 2, 2025, until March 13, 2025.  All applicants will be advised by April 30, 2025, the outcome of their interview.

*Should you have prior flight training experience, Brampton Flight College will consider credits for flight time assuming currency and applicability to the Program.  Be sure to include a copy of your latest logbook pages with your application if you have flying experience.