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What You Need Before You Apply.

Find all the information about our admission criteria, required documents, and tuition fees.

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Admission Requirements

International admission requirements are for students who are neither a Canadian citizen nor an official permanent resident of Canada, nor a convention refugee.

All international applicants to LaSalle College Vancouver must meet the same admission standards as domestic students.

An applicant must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Be a high school graduate

  • Possess a recognized high school equivalency (GED® - General Education Diploma)

  • Qualify as a mature student, being not less than 19 years of age as of the start date of the program

  • Meet the English language requirements for studying in Canada

Required Documents

We’ll guide you through the admissions process, which starts when you submit a completed application form.

An international student seeking to enroll at LaSalle College Vancouver must submit the following:

  • Online application form, completed with $150 payment
  • Admissions interview (in-person, online or by phone)
  • A completed and signed enrollment agreement
  • Bachelor degree program applications require an essay. Minimum of 500 words for the Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design and minimum of 250 words for other bachelor degree programs
  • Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design requires a portfolio. Please contact your admissions representative for information
  • Proof of secondary school graduation (with official English translations)
  • A photocopy of valid passport
  • A photocopy of a valid study permit
  • Proof of English proficiency
Complete International Admission Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Accepted proof of proficiency
Certificate & diploma
Bachelor & associate degree
Cambridge International Examinations (Advanced level A-levels)
B2 First 162+
CAE C1 Advanced 176+
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
6.5 with min. 6.0 in writing
TOEFL iBT
75
80 with min. 20 in writing
PTE-A Pearson (in-person only)
45 with min. of 51 in writing
61 with min. 60 in writing
Duolingo
95
120 overall. No integrated sub score less than 95
CAEL
Min. overall score of 40
Min. overall score of 70 with no component below 60
CELPIP
Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
Overall 8, with no component less than 7

Math

Math is required for students enrolling in all Degree programs and the Game Design and Programming Diploma program

  • 68 percent in Math 11 (or equivalent)

  • Accuplacer Placement Test

International Tuition Fees Information

Find the tuition fee according to your program. The Student Financial Services Department is here to help you with payment plan opportunities.

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Admission

Policies and fees for canceling an enrollment agreement

Explore our Policy and Terms section to fully understand your rights and obligations regarding enrollment and contract cancellation.

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