Admission Policies

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (G.E.D.). Instruction is conducted in English, so students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the language fluently. This can be proven through a diploma from a school where English was the primary language of instruction.

Site Visit & Class Observation: We recommend visiting the site and attending at least one class to determine if the program is a good fit for you.

English Proficiency Test: Required for applicants without a diploma from an English-instruction institution to assess the language skills needed for program success.

Admission Checklist

  • Fluency in English: conversational, reading, writing.

  • Successfully completing the Application for Admission form. 

  • Education: H.S. diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

  • Interview with the President and/or Administrator

  • Age Requirement: 18 and older

  • Pay the required program tuition amounts and other relevant program fees (if applicable).

Recognition of credits transferred from other institutions

Bodhi Panya Institute has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other school, college or university and does not accept transfer credits from any other educational institution.

If a student has completed class hours at another massage school approved by the California Massage Therapy Council ("CAMTC"), the student must request a transcript from that school along with the transcript of hours completed at Bodhi Panya Institute when he or she submits an application for a certified massage therapist with the CAMTC. CAMTC will evaluate the transcript from Bodhi Panya Institute along with the transcripts of any other CAMTC-approved massage schools attended by the student to determine if the student meets the CAMTC education requirements for a certified massage therapist. If a student has attended more than one massage school it is the student's responsibility to determine if the hours completed at Bodhi Panya Institute plus the hours completed at another massage school meet the education requirements of the CAMTC.

Language proficiency

The language of instruction at Bodhi Panya Institute is English, and educational programs are taught in no other language at this time. Bodhi Panya Institute does not provide English language services such as ESL training and determines English language proficiency through the prospective student interview process conducted prior to admission.

We are dedicated to ensuring all students have the necessary language skills to succeed and meet CAMTC Certification requirements. Our ESL Pre-Enrollment process includes these steps:

  1. Class Observation: Attend at least one class to allow instructors to evaluate your readiness for the program.

  2. ESL Test: Complete a test to assess your English proficiency.

    These steps are designed to support non-native English speakers in their academic journey and ensure they possess the necessary language skills to thrive in our program.

International students

Bodhi Panya Institute does NOT currently participate in federal programs that authorize a school to accept international students for training. We are NOT able to assist international students with acquiring a student visa.