Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for De La Salle IDP are as follows:

1. Fill out and sign the online Admission application form.
2.  Four recent photos size 3 x 2.5 cms. black and white or color.
3.  Curriculum vitae.
4.  A two page essay explaining what motivated you to apply for the Program.
5.  Three letters of recommendation: Two from a practicing dentist and another from an acquaintance of the candidate, not necessarily a dentist.
6.  A notarized copy of your Birth Certificate.
7. Copy of passport.
8. CURP (Only for Mexican candidates)
9.  Certificate of Health (A medical certificate indicating the applicant is in good health).
10.  Computer Based TOEFL score (CBT) of 213 pts., or Internet Based Test score (IBT) of 73 pts.
11.  Passing of the Spanish Exam at La Salle facilities.
12. Passing of the written and practical admission exam at La Salle IDP facilities.
13. Applicant must have passed the National Dental Board Exam Part I. (NBDE Part I)
14. Attend to an interview with the Program Admissions Committee, at La Salle facilities.
15. The following documents, which must be submitted for validation to:   Educational Credential Evaluator Inc. (www.ece.org) as "Detail Report" and "Course by Course" in English.
    Official copy of the dental license, diploma or degree (título professional).
    Official copy of any post graduate education or specialty (título de posgrado)
    Certified professional education transcripts.
16. A deposit of $200 USD (non-refundable), for application fee to the following bank account: 

Estimated Costs of the IDP for Class of 2009-2010

Education financing is available for qualified applicants for up to 90% of all costs of the program.