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Greater Vancouver is the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada, with over 2.5 million people.

Vancouver is consistently named as one of the top five worldwide cities of livability and quality of life.

Vancouver’s weather is mild year-round, from low 20's Celsius in summer to 5° Celsius in winter. (source: Tourism Vancouver)

The total number of VCC students (approximately).

The percentage of VCC students satisfied with their education is among the highest in Canada.

Most of VCC graduates are offered jobs shortly after graduating from their studies. Some even find jobs before graduating.

Get job readiness skills Learn practical education and hands-on training Study in small classes Receive outstanding student support services Benefit from strong industry relations Collect to the large alumni network

Gain Canadian work experience Work part-time during studies

Work full-time during scheduled breaks Work in Canada after graduation for up to 3 years*

*Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility is at the discretion of IRCC

Baking and Pastry

Business Management

Culinary Arts

Design

Early Childhood Care Education

Hairstylist and Esthetics

Health Sciences

Hospitality Management

Music

Project Management

Computer and Technology

Transportation Trades

First-Year University Transfer

Quick Facts about Vancouver and VCC

Program Information

Tuitions are estimated based on current tuition rates (2021-22) for the entire duration of the program. Tuition and other fees are expected to increase every year. Other fees and changes will apply. Tuition deposits are required to confirm seats, and the remaining tuition and fees are paid on a continuous basis based on registration. Disclaimer *PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit): Please note that enrolment in a program does not guarantee approval for the PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) as there are eligible requirements. Please check the IRCC website for more information at www.canada.ca/immigration-refugees-citizenship. **The University Transfer Certificate programs do not guarantee a PGWP as they may not guarantee full-time academic status. If you have further questions, please email ieservices@vcc.ca.

Programs Work Training Length Terms Tuition Deposit PGWP*

On Campus

Practicum Winter Spring/ Summer

Fall

Certificate

Administrative Professional √ √ 8 months √ √ √ $20,737 $11,600 8 months

Artisan Baking √ √ 11 months √ $21,821 $13,500 11 months

Asian Culinary √ 5 months √ √ $10,914 $11,800 N/A

Esthetics and Spa Therapy √ √ 10 months √ √ √ $16,112 $10,000 10 months

First-Year University (Arts) 8 months √ √ √ $16,676 $7,500 **

First-Year University (Computing Science and Software Systems)

8 months √ $19,318 $11,000 **

First-Year University (Engineering) 1 year √ $23,182 $9,500 **

First-Year University (Science) 8 months √ √ √ $16,676 $7,500 **

Hairstylist Certificate √ √ 10 months √ √ √ $19,384 $10,000 10 months

Legal Administrative Assistant √ 5 months √ √ $9,928 $11,000 N/A

Medical Office Assistant √ 6 months √ √ $11,347 $12,500 N/A

Medical Transcriptionist √ 8 months √ $15,129 $8,500 8 months

Network Security Advanced 8 months √ $11,400 $6,000 8 months

Pastry √ √ 11 months √ √ $21,821 $13,500 11 months

Pastry ESL √ √ 11 months $25,789 $13,500 11 months

Dual-Certificates

Baking and Pastry Arts √ √ 2 years √ √ $34,925 $17,500 3 years

Diploma

Accounting 2 years √ √ $35,720 $10,000 3 years

Automotive Collision and Refinishing √ 2 years √ √ √ $34,925 $11,000 3 years

Automotive Service Technology √ 2 years √ √ √ $32,742 $10,200 3 years

CAD & BIM Technician 2 years √ $38,199 $14,500 3 years

Computer Systems Technology 2.5 years √ √ $41,408 $11,000 3 years

Cosmetology √ √ 2 years √ √ √ $35,496 $11,500 3 years

Culinary Arts √ √ 2 years √ √ √ $39,836 $13,500 3 years

Dance 2 years √ $27,302 $10,000 3 years

Dental Technology Sciences √ 2.5 years √ $39,675 $11,500 3 years

Early Childhood Care and Education √ √ 2 years √ √ √ $40,660 $10,500 3 years

Electronics Repair Technology √ 2 years √ $36,882 $10,500 3 years

Fashion Design and Production √ 2 years √ $31,610 $8,500 3 years

Graphic Design √ 2 years √ √ $39,158 $10,000 3 years

Hospitality Management √ 2 years √ √ √ $32,742 $9,500 3 years

Jewellery Art and Design 2 years √ $39,290 $10,100 3 years

Marketing Technology 2 years √ √ $35,720 $10,000 3 years

Music 2 years √ $28,367 $9,000 3 years

VR/AR Design and Development √ 8 months at VCC √ $24,540 at VCC $11,500 8 months

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor of Applied Music √ 2 years √ $39,862 $9,000 3 years

Bachelor of Hospitality Management 2 years √ $34,986 $10,000 3 years

Post-Degree Diploma

Business and Project Management 2 years √ √ √ $35,720 $10,100 3 years

Canadian Business Management √ 2 years √ √ √ $35,720 $10,100 3 years

Network Technology Administration & Security 2 years √ √ √ $37,200 $7,600 3 years

Program Information

Programs IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT Language School University Pathways

Formal Education in English-Speaking Countries

ILAC ILSC High School English

University English

Certificate

Administrative Professional 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (C-) 50%

Artisan Baking 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 68 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

Asian Culinary N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Esthetics and Spa Therapy 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 68 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

First-Year University (Arts) 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 82 (L21, S20, R21, W20) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

First-Year University (Computing Science and Software Systems)

6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

First-Year University (Engineering) 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

First-Year University (Science) 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 82 (L21, S20, R21, W20) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

Hairstylist 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 68 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

Legal Administrative Assistant 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (C) 55%

Medical Office Assistant 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

Medical Transcriptionist 6.5 (L6.0, S7.0, R6.0, W6.5) 90 (L22, S23, R22, W23) N/A N/A English 12 (B) 64%

Network Security Advanced 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 84 (21 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 N/A N/A

Pastry 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 68 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

Pastry ESL 4.5 (no band less than 4.0) 45 N/A N/A English 10 (C) N/A

Dual-Certificates

Baking and Pastry Arts 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 68 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

Diploma

Accounting 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

Automotive Collision and Refinishing 5.0 (no band less than 4.5) 60 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

Automotive Service Technology 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) 70 (L16, S18, R18, W18) PW 3.1 A1 English 11 (C) 50%

CAD & BIM Technician 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (C) 55%

Computer Systems Technology 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (C) 55%

Cosmetology 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 68 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

Culinary Arts 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 68 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

Dance 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 68 PW 2.2 I3 English 10 (C) 50%

Dental Technology Sciences 6.5 (L6.5, S6.5, R6.0, W6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

Early Childhood Care and Education 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

Electronics Repair Technology 6.0 (L6.0, S6.0, R5.5, W5.5) 70 (L16, S18, R18, W18) PW 3.1 A1 English 11 (C-) N/A

Fashion Design and Production 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (C) 55%

Graphic Design 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (C) 55%

Hospitality Management 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (P) 50%

Jewellery Art and Design 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.2 A2 English 12 (C) 55%

Marketing Technology 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

Music 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C) 55%

VR/AR Design and Development 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C+) 60%

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor of Applied Music 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) N/A N/A N/A 55%

Bachelor of Hospitality Management 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 80 (20 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 English 12 (C) 55%

Post-Degree Diploma

Business and Project Management 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 84 (21 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 N/A N/A

Canadian Business Management 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 84 (21 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 N/A N/A

Network Technology Administration & Security 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 84 (21 in each section) PW 3.3 A2 N/A N/A

English Requirements

Programs Level of Education Academic Requirements

Grade 10 Grade 12 University

Certificate

Administrative Professional √ N/A

Artisan Baking √ Math 10 with a C or higher and Food Safe Level 1

Asian Culinary √ Interview with the instructor, and Food Safe Level 1

Esthetics and Spa Therapy √ N/A

First-Year University (Arts) √ Individual Course Pre-requisites

First-Year University (Computing Science and Software Systems)

√ Pre-Calculus 12 with a B and Physics 12, or Chemistry 12, or Biology 12, with a C+

First-Year University (Engineering) √ Pre-Calculus 12 with a B, Physics 12 with a C+, and Chemistry 12 with a C+

First-Year University (Science) √ Pre-calculus 12 with a B or higher or equivalent

Hairstylist √ N/A

Legal Administrative Assistant √ Biology 12 with a C- and typing speed of 40 gwpm with a maximum of 5 errors

Medical Office Assistant √ Typing speed of 25 gwpm with a maximum of 5 errors

Medical Transcriptionist √ Typing speed of 25 gwpm with a maximum of 5 errors

Network Security Advanced Diploma or degree in Information Technology, or equivalent

Pastry √ Math 10 with a C or higher and Food Safe Level 1

Pastry ESL √ Math 10 with a C or higher and Food Safe Level 1

Dual-Certificates

Baking and Pastry Arts √ Math 10 with a C or higher and Food Safe Level 1

Diploma

Accounting √ Math 11 with a C+ or higher

Automotive Collision and Refinishing √ Math 10 with a C or higher

Automotive Service Technology √ Math 10 with a C or higher

CAD & BIM Technician √ Math 11 with a C or higher (Trigonometry and Algebra recommended)

Computer Systems Technology √ Math requirement (Math 11 or higher)

Cosmetology √ N/A

Culinary Arts √ Math 10 or equivalent

Dance √ Audition and interview

Dental Technology Sciences √ Human Biology 12 with a C+ and Chemistry 11, or Math 11, or Physics 11, with a C+

Early Childhood Care and Education √ Interview with Selection Committee and two letters of recommendation

Electronics Repair Technology Math 10 with a C-

Fashion Design and Production √ Portfolio Review and Interview

Graphic Design Portfolio Review and Interview

Hospitality Management √ Math 11

Jewellery Art and Design √ Portfolio Review and Interview

Marketing Technology √ Math 11 with a C+ or higher

Music √ Departmental Entrance Exam and Audition

VR/AR Design and Development √ Pre-calculus 12 with a B or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor of Applied Music √ VCC Music Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Hospitality Management √ VCC Hospitality Management Diploma or equivalent

Post-Degree Diploma

Business and Project Management √ Bachelor’s Degree

Canadian Business Management √ Bachelor’s Degree

Network Technology Administration & Security √ Bachelor’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Intake (Program Start)

Applications

Open

Application Deadline:

WITHOUT a Valid Study Permit

Application Deadline:

WITH a Valid Study Permit Term Month

WINTER

2022

January

February 1,

2021

August 31,

2021

November 30,

2021

February

March

April

SPRING/SUMMER

2022

May

June 1,

2021

December 31,

2021

March 31,

2022

June

July

August

FALL

2022

September

October 1,

2022

April 30,

2022

July 31,

2022

October

November

December

Application Periods

• Apply Now Applications are Accepted.

• Closed Applications are Not Accepted.

Application Availability Page

What does each status mean?

If I apply when the status shows “Apply Now”, will I receive an offer letter?

• Offers are not guaranteed. Qualified applicants will receive an offer if program seats are open.

• If program seats are full or reserved, qualified applicants will be placed on the waitlist.

How can I receive an offer letter?

• Apply as soon as the application periods are open, to increase the chance of receiving an offer.

Popular programs may be filled quickly and closed earlier than the application deadlines. Check program application availability at vcc.ca/ieavailability or scan the QR code. below

1 Apply by Email study@vcc.ca

Choose a Program

□ Check vcc.ca/ieavailability before applying.

□ Choose one program of your choice. Multiple program applications are not accepted.

□ Apply to multiple terms at no additional charge.

Submit a complete application package including:

□ VCC International Student Application Form including student’s signature

□ Application Fee (non-refundable) & Assessment Fees (if applicable, and non-refundable)

□ Indicate agency information if applicable

□ Proof of English Proficiency. If no English, apply directly to ILAC/ILSC for English upgrading

□ Official Transcripts and Graduation Certificate/Diploma with English translation

□ Other documents for program-specific requirements

□ Copy of Passport Photo Page, Study Permit, Work Permit or Visitor Record (if applicable)

2 Accept an Offer

□ Ensure personal information is accurate on the Letter of Offer.

□ Review the refund policy, important deadlines and conditions.

□ Pay the tuition deposits before the payment deadlines.

□ Use Letter of Acceptance to apply for Study Permit.

5 Steps to Study at VCC

4 Submit Important Documents

□ Submit original/official educational documents before classes begin.

3 Confirm Program Seat

□ Satisfy the conditions before the deadline, if applicable.

□ Submit proof of study permit to ieadmissions@vcc.ca before the deadline.

□ Seats are not confirmed if the above are not received by the deadline.

5 Prepare to study at VCC

□ Receive class schedules and first day class information.

□ Find housing or homestay.

□ Attend the mandatory New International Student Orientation.

VCC’s In-Country Representatives: Africa africa@vcc.ca Brazil brazil@vcc.ca India india@vcc.ca Philippines philippines@vcc.ca Vietnam vietnam@vcc.ca

VCC Representatives Overseas

Advising Appointment Book Appointments with an International Student Advisor Phone: +1.604.443.8600 Email: study@vcc.ca Web: vcc.ca/international Format: Phone, Email, Zoom or In-Person

International Student Advising

Support for Agents, High School/College Counsellors and Partners Email: agents@vcc.ca Web: vcc.ca/agents

Agents, Partners and School Counsellors

Connect with VCC on Social Media Facebook: groups/vccie Instagram: @vccinternational

VCC on Social

Connect with VCC

Monthly IE Info Session Date and Time: Refer to the website for details Registration recommended Register: vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/info-sessionstours/vcc-international-education/

VCC International Info Session