Real Estate Salesperson Program Application

We are thrilled that you have decided to become a Real Estate Salesperson. In fact, we believe there is no better time to start. Before applying, please ensure you understand and meet the admission requirements.

Overview of Program Admission Requirements

1. The Real Estate Salesperson Program components and support services are delivered in English. Thus, applicants should possess strong English writing, comprehension, and speaking skills to be able to complete the program.
2. Applicants must also use their full legal name, as required by RECO for registration as a salesperson when applying to the Real Estate Salesperson Program.
3. A non-refundable $125 application fee will apply for all applicants.
4. Applicants must meet the educational requirement to apply to the program or should have successfully completed the Salesperson Program Admissions Exam. The minimum educational requirement is a Canadian secondary school diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED), or equivalent credential.

APPLYING WITH A DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

APPLYING WITHOUT A DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

APPLYING WITH A DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

To qualify for admission to the Real Estate Salesperson Program, an applicant must have obtained a Canadian secondary school diploma or GED certificate. Applicants that do not have a Canadian secondary school diploma or GED Certificate may provide acceptable equivalency credentials.

Acceptable Equivalency Credentials

• Secondary school diploma from the United States
• Post-secondary diploma or degree from Canada or the United States
• Certificate of completion for an Ontario academic upgrading program that is accepted by an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology for entry into an Ontario post-secondary program (Ontario Basic Skills Level IV, Basic Training and Skills Development Level IV)
• Certificate of completion of an academic upgrading program from another Canadian jurisdiction that is accepted by an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology for entry into an Ontario post-secondary program
• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification in any trade from Ontario or other Canadian jurisdiction
• Transcript, diploma or certificate (from a country other than Canada or the United States) previously assessed at an Ontario Secondary School Diploma level by a recognized assessment service, such as World Education Services (WES). See more options below.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree (from a country other than Canada or the United States) assessed as equivalent to a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree by a recognized assessment service, such as World Education Services (WES). See more options below.

Recognized institutions that offer credential assessment services

• World Education Services (WES)
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
• Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
• International Qualifications Assessment Service
• International Credential Evaluation Service

Get Started

If you have a Diploma or Equivalent, you can start the Application Process now. If not, follow the instructions under Applying Without a Diploma or Equivalent.

Step-By-Step Guide to the Application Process

APPLYING WITHOUT A DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

The Real Estate Education Program Office offers a Salesperson Program Admission Exam to applicants WITHOUT a secondary school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of the Salesperson Program Admissions Exam is an acceptable equivalent for admission to the Real Estate Salesperson Program.

Potential applicants should register for and successfully complete this exam before applying to the Real Estate Salesperson Program. Learners will be required to upload proof of successful completion of the Salesperson Program Admission Exam. The exam is available in an online format and delivered through virtual proctoring.

The registration fee for each exam is $125. Payments can be made with Visa or Mastercard.

NOTE: Only register for the Salesperson Program Admission Exam if you are applying WITHOUT a diploma or acceptable equivalent credential. Once you have completed and passed the Exam, you will be required to return and complete the Applying With a Diploma or Equivalent application process.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Click the Register for the Salesperson Program Admission Exam button to register and pay for the Salesperson Admission Exam as the first part of your application process. The page will open in a new window so that you can follow the steps in this tutorial. Register for the Admission Exam
2. Click the Proceed button on the Disclaimer pop-up window.
3. When redirected to the ETS Portal, click Continue.
4. Complete checkout.
5. Book an exam with Accuplacer. When you pass the exam, you will receive an official confirmation certificate.
6. Return to the Real Estate Program Apply Now page and click Start the Application Process under Applying with a Diploma or Equivalent.