Why VCC: Canadian Work Experience
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Transcript of Why VCC: Canadian Work Experience
Why VCC: Key Features • Popular Study Destination: Vancouver is one of the most livable cities in the world • Convenient Locations: campuses located in the heart of Vancouver, with easy access to transit • Variety of Programs: programs include certificates, diplomas, degrees and post-degree diplomas • Diversity: students from over 150 countries • Small Classes: Students get individual attention from instructors and build networks with classmates • Quality and Dedicated Instructors: award-winning instructors with industry experience • Industry Recognition: VCC helps industry meet its needs for highly-skilled employees • Graduates are Job-Ready: Over 90% of VCC graduates are employed
Why VCC: Canadian Work Experience • Job Readiness: receive practical education and hands-on learning to prepare for employment • High Employment Rates: VCC has among the highest graduate placement rates in the province • Practicums and Internships: many programs provide opportunities to gain work experience during studies • Work Off-Campus*: eligible students may work up to 20 hours during studies and full-time during scheduled breaks • Work After Graduation*: eligible graduates may qualify to work in Canada for up to three years *Note: Immigration regulations may be subject to change
Why VCC: International Student Services • Student Newsletters: monthly updates and information sharing • Orientation: A fun and informative event for new students to begin their VCC learning experiences • Workshops: useful workshops for international students to learn about working and living in Canada • Social Media: quick updates about the campus, weather and student engagement on VCC IE Social Media channels
Website: www.vcc.ca/international • Check program seat availability, admissions requirements, tuition fees and other useful information • View program and promotional videos to see VCC facilities and classes • Find out admissions procedures and download application forms • Check our testimonial page to see what VCC students and alumni have to say about their experiences
Apply: [email protected] • Email student application packages, including educational documents
Make VCC Your First Choice!
Vancouver Community College (VCC)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Post-Degree Diplomas
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: 2-Year Diplomas
Hospitality Management Culinary Arts Cosmetology
Business and Project Management Canadian Business Management
Network Technology, Administration and Security
Auto Collision & Refinishing Auto Service Technology Electronics Repair Technology
Early Childhood Care & Education Graphic Design Marketing Technology
Computer Aided Draft & Building Information Modelling Computer Systems Technology
English Requirements
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
Admissions 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
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 [email protected].
Program Information
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 8 months at VFS
√ $24,540 at VCC
+ VFS tuition $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
Encourage Students to study at ILAC or ILSC to meet VCC’s English requirements
• Improve English and academic skills
• ILAC and ILSC campuses are conveniently located in Downtown Vancouver
Contact ILAC [email protected] or ILSC [email protected] directly for details.
English Upgrading
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, 2021 April 30, 2022 July 31,2022 October
November
December
Application Periods
Popular programs may be filled quickly. Check vcc.ca/ieavailability for updates. What does each seat status mean?
□ Apply Now Applications are accepted. Offers are not guaranteed.
□ Application Closed Applications are NOT accepted.
Offers are not guaranteed. Qualified applicants may receive an offer if program seats are open. If program seats are full or reserved, qualified applicants will be placed on the waitlist. Apply as soon as the Application Periods are open, and choose more than one available intakes to increase the chance of receiving an offer.
Application Availability
VCC’s In-Country Representatives: Africa [email protected] Brazil [email protected] India [email protected] Philippines [email protected] Vietnam [email protected]
VCC Agent Support
General Agent Support Email: [email protected]
Submit Student Applications Indian Referrals: [email protected] African Referrals: [email protected] All Others: [email protected]
Apply by Email [email protected]
Submit a complete application package including:
□ Popular programs may fill quickly and close for application. Check vcc.ca/ieavailability.
□ VCC International Student Application Form with your VCC Agent Code
□ Application Fee (non-refundable) & Assessment Fees (if applicable, and non-refundable)
□ Proof of English Proficiency. If upgrading is needed, contact ILAC or ILSC for options.
□ 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)
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.
How to Apply
Important Document Submission
□ Submit original/official educational documents before classes begin.
Confirm Program Seat
□ Satisfy the conditions before the deadline, if applicable.
□ Submit proof of study permit to [email protected] before the deadline to confirm seats
Registration and Orientation
□ Receive class schedules and mandatory New International Student Orientation details.
