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Once connected, JCI will request an interview with each applicant. Applicants who cannot attend a personal interview must set up a phone or virtual interview.

Fashion design student at JCI Institute selecting shirts from a clothing rack during a photoshoot.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

  • All students applying for admission to JCI Institute must meet the following requirements. No exceptions or waivers are permitted.

    ALL STUDENTS

    • All applicants must have a grade 12 diploma or be 19 years of age

    • All applicants must submit a copy of valid photo ID (driver’s licence, passport, or BC ID) or a copy of a diploma and or/transcript

    • All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English comprehension, as per the Language Proficiency Assessment Policy

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    • All international applicants must submit a copy of a valid study permit through Citizenship and Immigration Canada

    • All international applicants must have British Columbia Medical Services Plan (BC MSP) coverage

    CO-OP STUDENTS

    • All co-op students must submit a copy of a valid co-op education work permit through Citizenship and Immigration Canada

    • All co-op students must have British Columbia Medical Services Plan (BC MSP) coverage

  • All applicants must

    • Complete an Application for Admissions

    • Supply a registration deposit

    • Attend an interview (in person, virtual, or phone)

    • Write a Letter of Intent

  • Core Fashion Design program applicants must have successfully completed the following pre-requisite courses:

    • Basic fashion illustration (female croquis drawings by hand)

    • Elements of Design (flats by hand, understanding of design process, collection development)

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Textiles

    To join the Media Makeup program in progress at Level 3, students must have successfully completed the JCI FAB (Freelance and Bridal Makeup program) or the Business of Beauty program as a pre-requisite. Students will only be admitted into Level 3 of the program should a vacancy be available.

Close-up photo of black loafers paired with crew socks, styled for a JCI Institute fashion project.

TUITION + FEES

FASHION DESIGN — Tuition: $12,500

  • Textbooks and supplies (students to purchase)
    *Available through JCI

    1. Textbook: Apparel Making in Fashion Design - $90.00
    2. Sewing Kit: $285.00 *Detailed list provided to students
    TOTAL: $375

    ADDITIONAL
    3. School supplies: $500 estimate only - Detailed list provided to students
    4. Adobe Creative Cloud - Price will vary based on subscription and/or promotions

    5. Microsoft Excel - *Price will vary based on subscription and/or promotions

    Sewing machine for home use: not mandatory but suggested.

    Please note: students must bring their own laptops.

    Tuition awards are available to those who qualify. Financial aid is available for domestic students.

    For international student tuition fees, please visit the International page.

FASHION BUSINESS — Tuition: $19,900

  • Textbooks and supplies (students to purchase)
    *Available through JCI

    1. Textbooks:
    Marketing Fashion – $208.50
    Retail Buying – $139.50
    History of Fashion – $80.00
    Textiles: Concepts + Principles – $131.95
    Visual Merchandising & Display – $166.95
    Apparel Making in Fashion Design – $90.00
    Fabric Science Swatch 12th Edition – $125.50

    TOTAL: $942.40 plus applicable taxes

    ADDITIONAL:
    2. School supplies: $150 estimate only - Detailed list provided to students
    3. Illustration supplies: $175 estimate only - Detailed list provided to students

    4. Adobe Creative Cloud - Price will vary based on subscription and/or promotions
    5. Microsoft Excel - Price will vary based on subscription and/or promotions

    Please note: students must bring their own laptops.

    Tuition awards are available to those who qualify. Financial aid is available for domestic students.

    For international student tuition fees, please visit the International page.

BUSINESS OF BEAUTY — Tuition: $8,500

  • Textbooks and supplies (students to purchase)
    *Available through JCI

    1. Beauty Kit: $1,250 - Detailed list provided to students
    2. Brush Kit: $195 - Detailed list provided to students
    3. Airbrush Kit: $485 - Detailed list provided to students
    4. Hair Kit: $445 - Detailed list provided to students
    TOTAL: $2,375 plus applicable taxes

    ADDITIONAL:
    5. Beauty Supply Kit: $250 Estimate Only - *Detailed list provided to students

    Tuition awards are available to those who qualify. Financial aid is available for domestic students.

    For international student tuition fees, please visit the International page.

MEDIA MAKEUP — Tuition: $12,500

  • Textbooks and supplies (students to purchase)
    *Available through JCI

    1. Beauty Kit: $1,250 - *Detailed list provided to students
    2. Brush Kit: $195 - *Detailed list provided to students
    3. Airbrush Kit: $485 - *Detailed list provided to students
    4. Hair Kit: $445 - *Detailed list provided to students
    5. FX Kit: $1,235

    TOTAL: $3,610 plus applicable taxes

    ADDITIONAL:
    6. Beauty Supply Kit: $250 Estimate Only - *Detailed list provided to students
    7. Media Makeup Supply Kit: $150 Estimate Only - *Detailed list provided to students

    Tuition awards are available to those who qualify. Financial aid is available for domestic students.

    For international student tuition fees, please visit the International page.

HAIR ART DESIGN — Tuition: $12,500

  • Textbooks and supplies (students to purchase)
    *Available through JCI

    1. Textbook/Workbook - 14th Edition with Exam Prep bundle: $277
    2. Hair Tools, Supply + Extension Kit: $1,759 - Detailed list provided to students
    Bellami Extension Kit only available through professional purchase
    3. Snap Cap System: $1,082 - Detailed list provided to students
    Snap Cap System only available through professional purchase

    TOTAL: $3,118 plus applicable taxes

    Financial aid is available for domestic students.

    For international student tuition fees, please visit the International page.

BODY SPA + MEDI ESTHETICS — Tuition: $19,900

  • Textbooks and supplies (students to purchase)
    *Available through JCI

    1. Textbook: Esthetics Fundamentals & Standard Foundations Bundle, 12th Edition
    2. Workbook: Esthetics Fundamentals Workbook

    TOTAL FOR TEXTBOOK/WORKBOOK: $421 plus applicable taxes

    3. Body Spa Toolkit: $676 - Detailed list provided to students
    4. Product Fee (Body 1 and 2): $400
    5. Lash Kit: $345 - Detailed list provided to students
    6. Medi Spa Kit: $313 - *Detailed list provided to students
    7. Product Fee (Medi Spa/Body 3): $300

    TOTAL FOR KITS: $2,034 plus applicable taxes

    Financial aid is available for domestic students.

    For international student tuition fees, please visit the International page.

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