Program Cost
Clear numbers for the Advanced Massage Therapy diploma, plus international fees, optional books, and Alberta’s private vocational training refund rules. Sit down with a financial advisor if you want a payment plan or student loan walkthrough.
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2450-Hour Advanced Massage Therapy
The diploma is delivered over 16 months: 8 months of Year 1 and 8 months of Year 2. Textbooks are optional because students can use the campus library and online materials. Practical equipment is provided on campus.
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,430.00 | $10,000.00 |
| Mandatory fees | $995.00 | $995.00 |
| Tuition + mandatory fees | $11,425.00 | $10,995.00 |
| Books / supplies (optional) | $2,081.00 | $2,142.00 |
Program total (tuition + mandatory fees): $22,420. A non-refundable $100 application fee applies to both domestic and international students. 3300-hour co-op and 3950-hour Holistic Practitioner streams are priced during your admissions appointment because transfer credits and stream choice change the total.
What tuition covers
- Classroom instruction, practical labs, and supervised clinical/field placement hours
- An outreach t-shirt and a scrub top
- Access to campus tables, linens, and clinic equipment
- Microsoft Teams access for class channels, assignments, and recordings
International student fees
International applicants pay one additional administrative cost on top of standard tuition:
- International deposit: non-refundable $1,000, credited toward the $2,500 international administrative cost
That deposit shows sincere interest in the program when you apply to IRCC for a study permit. It is the only extra fee beyond standard tuition.
Tuition fees & refunds
NAKH follows Alberta's Private Vocational Training Regulation:
- Full refund if you terminate within four business days of signing the student contract
- 10% or less of the program completed: 75% refund
- More than 10% but 50% or less completed: 40% refund
- More than 50% completed: no refund
Refunds are processed within 30 days to the original funding source.
Questions about cost?
Call or text 780-461-6708 or email reception@nakhcollective.com. Nevin and the admissions team will walk through loans, payment plans, and international deposits with you.