Note about Ontario:
If you are interested in practice in Ontario please check the College of Optometrists of Ontario website www.collegeoptom.on.ca for further information prior to completing an application for the IOBP.
Application Package
The application package consists of two parts, in PDF format:
Information Package
- Obtaining a Licence or Certificate of Registration to Practice Optometry in Canada
- The Process for Optometric Credential Assessment
- Part 1: Academic Qualification Assessment
- Part 2: Language Fluency
- Part 3: Prior Learning Assessment
- Part 4: Bridging One & Bridging Two
- Optometric Credential Assessment Frequently Asked Questions
- The International Optometric Bridging Programs
- Bridging One
- Bridging Two
- IOBP Calendar
- Download Information Package
Application Form
- Application for Optometric Credential Assessment
- Statistics Questionnaire
- Applicant's Acknowledgement and Consent
- Application Checklist
- Download Application Form
If you encounter any problems with these files, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Should you require a paper copy of the application package, please contact the IOBP.
IOBP contact information
Director: Murray Turnour OD, MSc
Administrative Coordinator: Deb Nahlik
E-mail contact form
(519) 888-4567 ext. 37882
Hours: 08:00–16:00 UTC-5 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm EST)
Fax: (519) 725-0784
International Optometric Bridging Program
School of Optometry and Vision Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo Ontario N2L 3G1
Canada
Funded by:
Ontario receives support for some skills training programs from the Government of Canada
