Founded in 1996, the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences has since received the rare distinction of being granted unconditional accreditation by the Private Career Training Institution Agency both in 1999 and 2008. Our comprehensive and rigorous programs deliver all aspects of TCM including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet therapy, Qi Gong, Taiji Quan, Tuina (Chinese bodywork or Chinese massage), and Western medicine and Chinese language components. Our campus is located in Nelson, British Columbia.
In addition to the very comprehensive studies in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, a unique feature of our programs is the integration of Mandarin into the daily experience of the students. In addition, our Business Management course provides students with the necessary business skills required to set up a successful practice in Chinese medicine.
No on-campus housing is offered.
For information concerning possible off-campus housing, e-mail info@discovernelson.com or call (250) 352-8230, or visit the Web site.
There are no on-campus recreational opportunities, though the community of Nelson offers everything from hockey, skiing, soccer, baseball, heli skiing, mountain climbing, yoga, and tai kwon do.
The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences has a fully stocked Chinese herbal dispensary and a bookstore, which carries a wide range of health related titles. The thriving Outpatient and Student Clinics provide students with crucial practical experience as well as offering the community an excellent level of health care.
Wireless Internet available on campus.
Although there are no cultural activities on-campus, Nelson is the arts and cultural centre of the Kootenays with a restored performing arts theatre and multiple art galleries.
The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences and Selkirk College have partnered to create a new Associate of Arts Degree - Entry to Traditional Chinese Medicine. This two year degree will provide prospective TCM and holistic health students with the solid background in biology, chemistry, psychology, and the humanities relevant to further studies in TCM.
Recently, the Academy has been added to the NCCAOM Web site on the list of "Institutions Evaluated by AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers)", which means that our graduates have been evaluated as having the necessary educational prerequisites to write the NCCAOM examination allowing them to practise in the US.
Please telephone our Registrar at 1-888-333-8868 to arrange a tour of our campus.
The Academy featured on Global TV! Watch for frequent re-runs of Global TV's well known Body and Health show half hour special on Chinese medicine featuring the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences.
