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JCI Institute welcomes students from around the world into hands-on programs in makeup, fashion, hair, and esthetics.

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How Admissions Works

An Admissions Advisor will walk you through program details, tuition, and international requirements.

Explore your options

Start by looking at our programs in makeup, fashion, hair, and esthetics to see what fits your interests and goals.

Connect with our team

Once accepted, we’ll support you with next steps, including tuition planning and preparing for your arrival in Vancouver.

Prepare your documents

We’ll guide you through what’s needed, including identification, application materials, and study permit requirements.

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Admissions Requirements

To apply to JCI Institute as an international student, you must meet the following:

  • Students applying for admission to JCI Institute must meet the following admission requirements. No exemptions or waivers are permitted.

    • Applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12, or be a mature student (19 years of age or older) at the start of the program

    • Applicants must meet one of the language proficiency requirements listed below

  • All applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency. One of the following must be met:

    • Completion of secondary or post-secondary education where English is the language of instruction

    • OR verified results from one of the following:

      • IELTS Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher

      • CAEL: overall score of 40 or higher

      • Duolingo English Test: overall score of 95 or higher

  • International applicants must:

    • Provide a valid study permit (or co-op work permit) through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

    • Maintain British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage

    Please note: programs at JCI Institute are not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada.

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International Tuition & Costs

  • 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
    Style Wise $111.50
    Apparel Making in Fashion Design $90.00
    Fabric Science Swatch 12th Edition $125.50  

    2. Sewing Kit:
    $285.00

    Total Textbooks/Kit: $1338.90 

    Additional: 

    Illustration Supplies     $175 (estimate)
    School Supplies: $150 (estimate) 
    Textiles: $500 (estimate)
    Adobe Creative Cloud: Price will vary based on subscription and/or promotions
    Excel: Price will vary based on subscription and/or promotions 

    Please note: student must bring their own laptop 

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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: $546 plus applicable taxes

    3. Body Spa Toolkit: $676 - Detailed list provided to students4. Product Fee (Care, Body, Face): $4005. Lash Kit: $345 - Detailed list provided to students
    6. Medi Spa Kit: $313 - *Detailed list provided to students7. Product Fee (Medi Spa/Spray Tan): $800
    TOTAL FOR KITS: $2,534 plus applicable taxes

Life in Vancouver

Study in one of Canada’s most creative and livable cities.

JCI is located on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, surrounded by fashion, beauty, and cultural hubs—an ideal environment to learn and build your career.

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