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LaSalle College - Vancouver

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1998
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About LaSalle College - Vancouver

LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) was founded in 1998 as an English as a second language school (ESL). In 2002, the school started expanding its design-based programs like Fashion Design and Merchandising, Game 3D Modelling, Artistic Make-up, Interior Design, Graphic Design, and 2D/3D Animation as well as other online training programs.

Admissions at LaSalle College in the fields of Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Artistic Make-up, Interior Design, Jewellery Design, Graphic Design, and 2D/3D Animation as well as on-line training programs in Interior Design, Fashion Marketing, Video Game 3D Modelling, and Administrative Assistant.

The institution helps its students with placement services such as workshops and seminars on resumes & cover letters, interviewing, and networking skills. It provides its students with internships and freelance opportunities. LaSalle College provides 6 scholarships including travel bursary to meritious and talented students, out of which 2 are offered to international students to study in Canada.

LaSalle College Vancouver Campus

LCV's video game design program has consistently been named as one of the top undergraduate programs in Canada by the Princeton Review. The school is a member of the LCI Education network composed of 23 campuses across five continents. The average tuition fees at LaSalle College ranges from 16,500 CAD to 99,000 CAD depending on the category of program. Online programs are relatively inexpensive pegged at a range of 14,172CAD to 20,727 CAD

LaSalle College Vancouver Ranking

LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) is ranked:

  • 1st in Game design School in Canada by the Princeton Review 2018
  • 10th in Top 50 Global Undergraduate Schools for Game Design by the Princeton Review 2018
  • 209th in the list of 2020 Best Canadian Universities by Ranking Web of Universities 
  • 12389th in the list of 2020 Best Global Universities by Ranking Web of Universities

Highlights

Type Public
Campus setting Urban
Application portal Online
Academic calendar Semester-based
Intake Session Summer/winter
Application fees 150 CAD
Financial aid Grants, scholarships, loans
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent

LaSalle College Vancouver Campus

  • LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) is located in an 80,000-square-foot building in beautiful Vancouver.
  • The campus offers access to all amenities including the metro, shops, sports centers, hospital, cinemas, pharmacies, and supermarkets
  • LaSalle College Vancouver campus is strategically situated at the foothills of the West Coast Mountains and on the Pacific Ocean coast
  • The user-friendly public transportation, the proximity to spectacular scenery, and the environmentally-conscious culture make Vancouver an ideal place for learning.
  • The campus has sufficient facilities that aid students in learning and acquiring knowledge
  • Other locations of the campus include Istanbul, Colombia, Indonesia, Monterrey, Barcelona, Melbourne, Casablanca, and Tunis.
  • LCV is also a member of the LCI Education network composed of 23 campuses on 5 continents.

LaSalle College Vancouver Residence

  • Several housing options are available for students in the school. Some of the popular accommodation options include homestay, student house (private rooms), and student residence apartments
  • Host families for homestay programs are carefully selected and scrutinized to provide quality service to students
    • Some of the services in students’ residence include Sauna and Indoor heated pool, game room, library and business center, Kitchen, lounges, on-site restaurant and bistro, etc.
  • Weekly room rates for accommodation through the various accommodation options range from 180 CAD to 1,695 CAD

LaSalle College Vancouver Program

  • LaSalle Vancouver offers both online and on-campus programs for international students
  • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is also available for students who do not meet the English Proficiency requirements
  • LCV offers Certificates, diplomas and Bachelor programs in fields such as Game Design & VFX, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Audio & Film, Fashion, and Culinary.
  • Some of the popular courses in fashion include Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design, Diploma in Fashion Design, and Diploma in Jewellery Design.
  • LCV has been consistently named the top undergraduate school in Canada for video game design by the Princeton Review
  • A study abroad program which spans from one week to one semester is available to students at any of the network’s campuses.

LaSalle College Vancouver Application Process

How to apply

Application Portal: Online Application Portal

Application Fee: 150 CAD

Admission Deadline:

  • Regular Quarter Starts – January, April, July, October
  • Jewellery Design Start – September

Entry Requirements: All bachelor’s degree applicants are required to take the Accuplacer test. Depending on the test scores, students may be required to take Transitional Studies courses. A minimum score of “C” is required of the students before being eligible for their program of study.

Supporting Documents

  • High School Transcript
  • High School certificate or diplomas, written in English or an official English translation
  • Essay
  • A Photocopy of a valid passport
  • A Photocopy of valid Study Permit (Students who do not have a valid permit need to apply and obtain a valid Study Permit before commencing the program)
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • A copy of government issued identification
  • Admissions interview via phone or on campus

English Language Requirements

International students whose language is not English must prove their proficiency of the English language to study at foreign universities by submitting one of the following test scores

Test Certificates & Diploma Bachelor Degree
IELTS  5.5 6.5
TOEFL iBT 75 80
PTE  48 58
Eiken 2 2A
Cambridge FCE CAE
TOEIC 650 700
Accuplacer ESL 320 composite 400

LaSalle College Vancouver Cost of Attendance

The candidates who want to attend the foreign university need to plan an estimated expenses to study in Canada. The average cost of attending LaSalle College is mentioned below:

Program Category Tuition fee (CAD)
Bachelor of Science, Design and Applied Design 99,000
Advanced Diploma 49,500
Diploma 17,820 – 57,740
Certificate program 16,500

Some of the popular certificate courses with fees include:

Certificate Course Fees
Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership (90 credits) 49,500 CAD
Digital Film & Video (90 credits) 49,500 CAD
Digital Photography (60 credits) 33,000 CAD
Fashion Design (90 credits) 49,500 CAD
Fashion Marketing (90 credits) 49,500 CAD
Game Art & Design (105 credits) 57,750 CAD

N/B: The Tuition fee listed above is the total tuition fee covering the entire duration of the program.

The total estimated cost of study for the 2020 academic session is presented below:

Fees Amount (CAD)
Tuition Fee 16,500 – 99,000
Assessment Fee 100
Accommodation 9,000
Food 3,600
Other expenses 3,300
Total 32,500 – 115,000

LaSalle College Financial Aid for International Students

  • LaSalle College Vancouver provides scholarships for international students enrolled in full-time programs.
  • The scholarships support and recognize students with excellent academic, athletic, or creative records by providing up to 50% of their tuition.
  • Entrance scholarships worth up to 5,000 CAD are offered to new students admitted into diploma programs, and up to 10,000 CAD to new students admitted into degree programs.
  • Programs, where these entrance scholarships are available, are Game Design and VFX, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fashion, Audio and Film, and Culinary

Some of the scholarships offered to international students at LaSalle College are:

  • Talent Scholarship which covers up to 20% of annual full-time tuition fee open to new students in degree and diploma programs.
  • Academic Excellence Award with various awards for applicants who have received an offer of admission. Applicants are required to submit a signed and completed form with a copy of the official transcripts (original and certified translation if not in English)
  • Travel Bursary worth 1,000 CAD for applicants living more than 200km radius from campus to support transportation cost to campus
  • Athletic scholarship worth up to 20% of the annual, full-time tuition.

Further, one may look for other scholarship opportunities for international students to study in Canada.

LaSalle College Vancouver Alumni

Some of the benefits enjoyed by LaSalle’ college alumni include Alumni networking, participation in events and occasion, etc.

Some of the notable alumni include:

  • Amy Herndon – Fashion Designer
  • Nikki Snider – VFX for Film and Television
  • Eunice Natasha Gilbert – Culinary Arts

LaSalle College Vancouver Placement

  • LaSalle College Vancouver provides career services to its students. The team offers valuable resources to students that helps them to plan their career
  • The institution helps its students with placement services such as workshops and seminars on resumes & cover letters, interviewing, and networking skills. 
  • It provides its students with internships and freelance opportunities. 
    • Other career services include:
    • One-on-one mock interview training.
    • Portfolio show with local employers.
    • Job search support including a database of employers who have hired its alumni.
  • Career Services advisor helps students with resume writing and review, cover letter writing, networking, and also gives various opportunities with alumni panels and industry professional speakers.
  • The portfolio show is the most highlighted event where students are put face-to-face with potential employers from the industry they plan to enter. 

FAQs

Ques. Is LaSalle College a good and reputed college?

Ans. Yes. It is ranked 1st in Game Design in Canada by Princeton Review. It is a top college in Canada for Design, Culinary, and Fashion Courses.

Ques. Can I work in Canada after graduating from LaSalle College?

Ans. Yes. To be eligible for the post-graduation work permit at the college, you need to complete any one of the stated programs at the college- Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Applied Design in interior design, Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Game Programming, Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design.

Ques. How much LaSalle College Vancouver charges international students?

Ans. The costs of the programs at this college vary. For all the Bachelor’s Degree programs, the total program fee is CAD 99,000. The certificate courses cost CAD 16,500. Fees for diploma programs range from CAD 17,820 to CAD 60,500. 

Ques. What is the minimum required score in IELTS to be eligible for LaSalle College?

Ans. The required score in IELTS academic for diploma and certificate courses is 5.5 and for Bachelor’s degree, a minimum score of 6.5 is required.

Ques. Is LaSalle College accredited?

Ans. Yes. LaSalle College at Vancouver offers all its Bachelor’s programs with the written consent of the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. Also, it’s designated with Private Training Act, Industry Training Authority, Education Quality Assurance, etc.

Ques. Does LaSalle College provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes. It provides 6 scholarships including travel bursary to meritious, talented students. 2 out of them are offered to international students also.

Ques. What are the requirements for international students to apply to LaSalle College?

Ans. Applicants from other countries are required to submit secondary school transcripts and diplomas with English translations, a copy of passport, study permit, proof of medical coverage, official academic grades or test scores, proof of English proficiency, and a 250-500 words essay.

Ques. What are the programs offered by LaSalle College?

Ans. It offers Bachelor Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates in the fields of Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Artistic Make-up, Interior Design, Jewellery Design, Graphic Design, and 2D/3D Animation as well as on-line training programs in Interior Design, Fashion Marketing, Video Game 3D Modelling, and Administrative Assistant.

Ques. Does LaSalle College offer career services to its students?

Ans. The institution helps its students with placement services such as workshops and seminars on resumes & cover letters, interviewing, and networking skills. It provides its students with internships and freelance opportunities. 

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Degree TypeBachelor
Duration3 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
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Tuition FeeINR 45.1 L/Yr
Native FeeCAD 66,000 /Yr
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Admission Process

LaSalle College-Vancouver offers admission in education in media arts, fashion, graphic design, interior design, culinary, audio production, and film production. The college admission process is competitive as the college is highly selective in screening its prospective students with an average acceptance rate of 64%.

  • LaSalle College offers applications for fall, spring, or summer sessions.
  • Applications for graduate or undergraduate courses are accepted throughout the year because applications are accepted under the rolling admissions policy.
  • Screening test results are required for admissions into undergraduate programs at LaSalle College (SAT/ACT).
  • English language proficiency test scores are very important eligibility criteria for international students.
  • Admission is given based on the candidates’ academic background and demonstrated interest in one of the education programs.

Highlights

Application Portal Online Portal and the common Application Portal
Application Fee 150 CAD
Acceptance Rate 64%
Average SAT score 1100
Average ACT score 21
Average GPA score 2.5
Mode of Payment Online
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Average Class Size 15
Intake Season Fall/Spring/Summer
Financial Aid Scholarships, Grants, Loans

LaSalle College-Vancouver Admission Deadlines

Candidates are requested to submit their applications before the deadlines for them to be considered for admission. The University does not entertain late applications.

Courses Deadlines
Summer Semester July 15
Fall Semester October 1
Winter Semester January 1
Spring Semester April 15

LaSalle College-Vancouver International Admissions

LaSalle College offers admission in undergraduate and graduate programs in various majors to students. International applicants who want to study in Canada must get the F-1 student visa. The application process of both domestic and international applicants are the same. Guidelines for the International candidates before applying are:

Where to apply: Online Application & Common Application
Application Fee: 150 CAD
Documents Required:

  • Original transcripts
  • Submit biological passport page
  • Original score reports for the TOEFL, IELS, IB, PTE
  • Statement of financial support
  • Personal essay in English
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Proof of Medical Coverage or Health Insurance
  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of Visa

English Proficiency Test Score

Applicants from International give the following test for English Proficiency

Test Required Score
TOEFL 80
IB 27
IELTS 6
PTE 48

VISA Process for International Students

International applicants willing to study in Canada must apply for the Canadian student visa upon acceptance. Following that they must schedule their visa interview at the local Canadian Embassy and bring along the following documents.

  • Completed visa application
  • Call letter of admission from LaSalle College
  • The international candidate will be issued the visa form by the Institute.
  • Original passport.
  • Passport size photographs.
  • Fill the visa form and pay the application fee through online mode.
  • Pay the application fee through online mode
  • Schedule and attend the visa interview.

LaSalle College-Vancouver Diploma Admissions

LaSalle College-Vancouver offers admission in diploma programs Digital Film & Video, Professional Recording Arts, and 3D modelling for Animation & Games to students. Applicants, who want to take admission in it, follow the below-mentioned guidelines for document requirement and admission process

The application is available on the website where the applicant can apply easily else through the common application portal.

Where to apply: LaSalle Application portal/Common App
Application Fee: 150 USD
Academic Requirements:

  • Original transcripts
  • Original score reports for the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, IB
  • Statement of financial support
  • Portfolio for diploma programs
  • Copy of Passport
  • Essay in English
  • Letters of recommendation

English Language Proficiency

Test Required Score
TOEFL 75
IELTS 5.5
Cambridge B1(PET) 150+
TOEIC 650

LaSalle College-Vancouver Undergraduate Admissions

LaSalle College offers limited undergraduate programs to the students. Applicants can apply through online mode for admission.

Where to apply: LaSalle Application Portal
Application Fee: 150 USD

Some of the popular undergraduate programs requirement mention below offered by LaSalle College:

Requirements Fashion Design (BFD) Game Programming (BGP2) Graphic Design (BGD2) Interior Design (BID2)
Essay 500 word Essay 250 word Essay 250 word Essay 250 word Essay
Portfolio Required Required Required Required
Letter of Recommendation 2 letter of recommendation 2 letter of recommendation 3 letter of recommendation 2 letter of recommendation
IELTS 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
TOEFL-IBT 80 85 85 80
Eiken 2A 2A 2A 2A
Pearson 44 44 44 44
Cambridge CAE CAE CAE CAE
TOEIC 700 700 700 700

LaSalle College's acceptance rate is 64%, which is more selective. The candidate admitted to LaSalle College through the test score of SAT is 1100 or ACT score is 21 only; it is also considered the English Language Proficiency of the candidate which is very important for international students.

It utilises a semester-based academic calendar. Candidates are notified about admission decisions through their online admission portal or via email, so keep checking your emails and college admission portal.

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Contact Information

2665 Renfrew St. Vancouver, BC V5M 0A7

+1-604 683-2006

+1-877-847-7902

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