Frequently Asked Questions
PROGRAMME
Hello, THTI is an accredited tertiary education institution that offers Associate Degree Programmes and Short Courses in Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Operations. Our campus is located in Tobago. You can view more details at www.thti.edu.tt
Hello, thank you for your interest. THTI offers several short courses, including online courses, in Hospitality & Tourism, you can view options and apply online on our website at www.thti.edu.tt/short-course.
Hello, you can view the cost of our Associate Degree Programmes and Short Courses on our website, https://www.thti.edu.tt/associates-degrees/ or www.thti.edu.tt/short-course
Hello, proof of payment for short courses must be submitted to THTI prior to start of the course. We recommend you make payment at least 3 business days before the course start date. If you have any questions you can contact us at 868-477-8910 or email hazel.taylor@thti.edu.tt.
Thank you for your interest. We are currently enrolling students for the Associate Degree Programmes for the September 2022 intake. You can get more information and apply online on our website at www.thti.edu.tt.We recommend you apply as soon possible. Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Five (5) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grade I, II and III* .
Four (4) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades I, II and III*, and at least one (1) year of work experience in the Hospitality industry.
*Grade III will require a placement test for the subject.
We also offer the Path Program which is completed in one semester for person with four or less CXC after this you will qualify to enter the Associate Degree Program. For entry into this program you have to at least 18 before the date of application and pass a basic Math & English evaluation test. Courses include fundamental Maths and English.
If you do not have all the required CXC subjects, you can apply for our PATH Programme which can be completed in one semester and after which you can apply for the Associate Degree programme. You can get more information from the link, https://www.thti.edu.tt/path-thti/
Please Note: Classes will be offered online for all theoretical courses. Practical courses will resume once campus reopens as directed by the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.
The difference between Full Time and Part Time status is the number of credits that a student can pursue in a particular semester and NOT the time of day the classes are held. Classes are conducted according to the class schedules set for the courses.
REGISTRATION
Yes, we have integrated a platform to allow for online registration and payments.
It is the institute decision if they accept you or not. If you are already a student registering for a new semester you chance are higher than a new student who miss the registration deadline.
Hello, kindly send all inquiries to info@thti.edu.tt and we will respond to you at the earliest opportunity. Our campus office is currently closed in line with government health guidelines. You can contact us via email at info@thti.edu.tt or call 868-303-5153. Thank you for your interest.
TUITION & GATE FUNDING
GATE covers all 4 Associate Degree Programs.
THTI Associate Degree Programmes are GATE eligible for students who qualify for GATE funding. Currently, up to $4,500 of the tuition fees for the 2-year Associate Degree Programme is GATE eligible. Our new tuition fees are being reviewed by the Ministry of Education’s GATE programme, we will be able to inform applicants how much of their tuition is GATE eligible before the academic year starts in September 2021.
At this time $4,500 of the full tuition fees are eligible for GATE funding, the student will have to pay the balance of the tuition fees. All applicants will be informed prior to enrollment in September 2021 whether the level of GATE funding has been increased.
PAYMENT PLANS
Option 1
Pay all tuition fees for the SEMESTER on or before 30th September 2021.
- 50 % of the fees on last working day in August (Monday 30th)
- 50 % of the fees on last working day in September (Thursday 30th)
Option 2
Pay the ANNUAL tuition fee over a period of 12 months. Monthly instalments are due on or before the last working day of the month.
- 1st payment due August 30th 2021
- 12th payment due July 29th 2022
Apply directly on our website at www.thti.edu.tt. Submit the following documents via email to info@thti.edu.tt – Name of Programme you were pursuing at TTHTI, Transcripts or List of Courses completed so far.
