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Admission Requirements
General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Exceptions Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;
Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC’s policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college’s academic or career programs.

To learn more about language requirements for your program of interest, please read our English-language requirements guide; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific
1) Grade 12 graduation*, GED or equivalent

2) Resume and portfolio submission

This program is filled on a selection basis

This program has been Canadian Language Benchmarked at the following levels:
Speaking 8, Listening 8, Reading 7, Writing 7

Students require access to the following

Computing Equipment:
a reasonably up-to-date computer, preferably with a high-speed (broadband) internet connection
an Office Suite (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics/business presentations)
Free Star/Open Office suite (includes Writer, Calc, Draw, Impress) can be downloaded
Star/Open Office suite is MS-Office (Word, Excel) compatible
Dreamweaver MX (or more recent) as a website/webpage development tool is highly recommended (educational version available)
a graphics/photo editing program
access to hard disk storage of the computer being used

Recommended characteristics
Students will possess some art training or demonstrate a strong creative interest through their portfolio submission
Ability to work in a structured environment
Highly proficient in the english language, with good oral and written communication skills

Admission Requirements
General
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Exceptions Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC’s policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college’s academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific:
In order to gain entry into the program students must have completed the Interior Design Certificate Program at VCC or have a Certificate, Diploma or Degree from another accredited institution.

All applicants will show a portfolio of current and past work at an arranged interview time.

All applicants are required to fill out a College application form. These forms are available at the Continuing Studies Office. There is a $30.00 application fee.

Admission Requirements
General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Exceptions Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;
International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC’s policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college’s academic or career programs.

To learn more about language requirements for your program of interest, please read our English-language requirements guide; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific
Admission to the Jewellery Art and Design Program is a competitive selection based on:

1) Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent
In addition, the Selection Committee reviews:

2) Portfolio demonstrating artistic ability. Post-secondary art-related courses or equivalent experience
3) The review is followed by a personal interview scheduled in the month of June

All requests for transfer credits or course exemptions for all courses in the program must be submitted with application

Admission Requirements
General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Exceptions Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC’s policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college’s academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.
Program Specific:

B.C. Secondary School completion or equivalent.

B.C. Grade 12 level English or equivalent.

All new students must fill out an Application for Admission form avaiable at CS Office, DTN Campus $30.00

Admission Requirements
General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Exceptions Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;
International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC’s policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college’s academic or career programs.

To learn more about language requirements for your program of interest, please read our English-language requirements guide; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific
Grade 10 graduation or equivalent*

All requests for transfer credits or course exemptions must be submitted with application

Applicants without Grade 10 documentation require a minimum score of 30/88 on the VCC-ABE Reading assessment, OR

For applicants who don’t have English as a first language - successful completion of Lower Advanced ESL

This program has been Canadian Language Benchmarked at the following levels:
Speaking 6, Listening 7, Reading 6, Writing 4

The Hairdresser’s Association recommends that all graduates have equivalent to Grade 10 education

Recommended characteristics
Physical and mental abilities required to perform the daily tasks associated with working in a professional salon including:

Performing in a busy, fast-paced and stressful environment, strong and efficient organizational skills, ability to multi-task
Sincere interest in administering personal services
Interpersonal and communication skills required for providing customer service with a pleasant and outgoing personality
Good hand-eye coordination
Manual dexterity and creative ability
Normal colour vision
Good depth perception and ability to perceive line and form
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to plan and work independently
Self-motivated and a sense of responsibility

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
previous studies
and
other attainments and experience.
Previous studies

Previous studies include:
the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
or
have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:
an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.