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Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
ICHM takes a holistic approach to student selection. In addition to meeting academic requirements, students must also demonstrate the maturity, personality and attitude appropriate for this demanding industry. Applications will be assessed on individual merit, students close to the required academic level that display the other above mentioned attributes are encouraged to apply.
Not all countries or qualifications are listed below; students with other qualifications should send their details for assessment. For students applying during their final year of secondary school, please attach your previous year’s academic transcript and predicted results for your final year. ICHM can offer enrolment conditional upon the successful completion of your final year.
Note: When applying to ICHM certified academic transcripts/supporting documents must be provided in English. These may be certified by the school/institution that issued the original documents, Public Notary or other independent source approved by ICHM.
| All | International Baccalaureate (IB) 26; Successful completion Eynesbury Certificate IV in Business or similar approved foundation course. Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) 150 points. |
| Australia | Completion of Year 12 with one of the following ATAR 70, OP14. |
| Bangladesh, Nepal & Pakista | Completion of Senior School Certificate with a grade average of 65%. |
| Brazil | High School graduation/ Pass Vestibular Examination. |
| Canada | Grade 12 Diploma (70% average). |
| China & Macau | Completion of Chinese National University Entrance Examination (cut-off scores will vary according to province); or one year of a Bachelors Degree; or university foundation program. |
| Fiji | Successful completion of Form 7 with an average score of 280 ; Successful completion of Foundation with B average and GPA of 3. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE 4 subjects at 3 (English 4 or IELTS 6); 2 A level passes in HKALE (minimum 5 points) OR 1 A level & 2 AS level passes OR 3 AS level passes (minimum D). |
| India | Completion of All India Senior School Certificate: Central Board - CBSE 60%, ISC 60%; State Board - Govt 65%. |
| Indonesia | Completion of SMA III with average grade of 7.5 in 4 academic subjects. |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (overall grade average of 80%). |
| Kenya | High School Certificate C+ in 7 subjects. |
| Korea | Senior High School Diploma with 5 subjects at grade 5 or better.. |
| Latin America | High School Graduation with a grade average of 70%. |
| Malaysia | 2 passes - minimum C in STPM (65%), 4 B grades in academic subjects in Senior Middle 3; Ontario Grade 12 CPU with minimum of 65%; SACE 65. |
| Mexico | A very good final result for the Bachillerato. |
| New Zealand | 42 Credits at Level 3 NCEA, with at least 14 credits in each of two subjects on the approved list for university entrance, plus the required literacy and numeracy credits. |
| Philippines | Completion of second year at Junior College. |
| Singapore | 3 passes in the GCE A levels (minimum 5 points). |
| South Africa | 5 NSC subjects with a minimum level of 4 or more and English at a level of 3 or higher. |
| Sri Lanka | 3 passes in the GCE A levels (minimum 6 points); Sri Lanka A Level (minimum 6 points). |
| Sweden | Avgangsbetyg with 10 points. |
| Taiwan | Senior High School Diploma with 5 subjects at grade C+ or better. |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Matayom 6 with GPA of 3.5. |
| Turkey | Successful completion of course equivalent to the International Baccalaureate or first year university in Turkey. |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with a GPA 6.0 average. |
| UK | 2 passes in the GCE A levels (minimum 5 points). |
| USA | USA Grade 12 Diploma plus SAT score 1600 (includes writing component). |
English Requirements
International students may be required to prove English proficiency. Please see the table below for the accepted levels. Students who do not meet ICHM English requirements upon application, may be offered enrolment conditional upon successful completion of an English language course.
| English Qualification | Year 1 or Advanced Entry |
| IELTS | 6.0 Academic (min 5.5 in any band) |
| TOEFL (IBT) | 60 (min 15 in any band) |
| PTE | 50 (writing & speaking not below 18) |
| Cambridge English | 52 |
| High School | Successful completion of the last 2 years of high/ secondary school, where the language of instruction was English. |
| HKDSE | 4 |
| English Language College | Successful completion of an English program at Eynesbury or other approved English language college. |
Age Entry
Standard age requirement for entrance into ICHM is 18 years, students who will turn 18 close to their selected start date are encouraged to apply subject to additional conditions. Mature age entrance of 20 years of age or over into ICHM courses may be possible without meeting the formal academic qualifications if they have relevant work experience or other acceptable qualifications.


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