Admission process in John Casablancas Institute

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION POLICY

1. All applicants must have successfully completed the equivalent of British Columbia’s Grade 12 High School diploma or be 19 years of age or older. A copy of photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, or BC ID) or a copy of your diploma and/or transcript is required.

2. All applicants must complete an Application for Admission form and submit it with the registration deposit.

3. All applicants must submit a 2-4 page, double-spaced Letter of Intent.

4. All international applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English comprehension as per the Language Proficiency Assessment Policy.

5. Students enrolling in the Core Fashion Design Program must meet specific course prerequisites to gain entry. The following courses (or their equivalent) must be successfully completed before starting the Core Fashion Design program: Basic Fashion Illustration (female croquis), Elements of Design 1 (creating flats by hand, understanding of design process), Elements of Design 2 (collection development, Adobe Illustrator), Textiles 

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. JCI requests an interview with each applicant. Applicants who cannot attend a personal interview must set up a phone or Skype interview and also submit a reference letter from a teacher, employer, or other professional.

2. All international applicants whose first language is not English must present proof of English comprehension by meeting IELTS, TOEFL, or TOEIC scores (see Language Proficiency Assessment Policy below). Applicants without these scores must pass the JCI English Comprehension Test.