Professional Hairstyling Foundations Program

600 HOURS

PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLING FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

600 PROGRAM HOURS

Schedule Options:

A) 3 DAYS PER WEEK – SIX MONTHS or

B) SUNDAYS AND TUESDAY EVENINGS – ONE YEAR

Blanche Macdonald Centre is widely recognized for our signature training programs, outstanding facilities, award-winning faculty and student success.

Together, with master Hair instructors, mentors and Hair industry leaders, we have crafted a unique and in-demand Hair training program that has created successful employment and careers for thousands of graduates.

FAST-PACED, FLEXIBLE, ACCELERATED AND INDUSTRY-RESPONSIVE LEARNING.

The Hair Foundations Diploma program is structured to help those students who may be juggling the needs of family life and work schedules, or those who are ready to change careers and are ready to move into a compressed, accelerated training program.

GET GOING, GET SKILLS, GET HIRED, AND GET WORKING ...FAST!

IMMERSIVE PRACTICAL ONSITE LEARNING.

You will receive hands-on training from award-winning instructors and industry experts who will provide you with continual support and guidance to learn the techniques and artistry to become a successful hairstylist.

70% of the program focuses on practical learning and 30% is allocated to theory.

Theory learning made easy. Your education is supported with learning theory using the leading-edge PIVOT POINT LAB platform.

Some students can find learning hair theory overwhelming. With the innovative LAB online platform, it breaks down the theory in easy to understand sections, with lots of video and interactive, engaging content.

A BOUTIQUE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE.

The Blanche Macdonald Centre has two stunning campuses spanning over two city blocks, in the heart of downtown Vancouver on Robson Street, across from the iconic Vancouver Library.

Our Hair students enjoy a boutique college experience, having access to a wide variety of educational and creative spaces within relaxed and comfortable environments.

Our Robson Campus spans over 18,000 square feet with three floors including a selection of Hair studios, a client-based Hair salon, theory classrooms and a MAC Computer Learning Lab.

Our Atelier Campus has a ground floor retail entrance through our CurliQue Beauty store, carrying professional and cult Hair lines including Oribe, Sachajuan, Kevin Murphy and Bumble & bumble.

Adjacent to the store is our student-lead, learning laboratory, Q+A Hair salon with 20 hair stations, providing students with extensive ongoing experience working with real clients.

This is a stand alone professional hair salon, providing our students with comprehesive salon experience working with a huge variety of hair types, styles, hair treatments, services and client needs.

The second floor of the Atelier Campus spans over 22,000 square feet and houses a large event space, 40 hair stations in an open concept studio, adjacent shampoo stations, practical classrooms, theory rooms and photo shoot areas.

ADVANTAGES .

Our Hair Department has established Salon and Barbershop internships with hundreds of Salons and Barbershops throughout the lower mainland in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

SUCCESS.

Our Hair graduates include winners of countless Hair Awards including the prestigious Contessa Award - Salon Magazine, Mirror Award - Canadian Hairdresser Magazine, American Crew for Canada etc. We have successfully graduated thousands of Hair and Barbering graduates who have launched careers throughout North America and around the globe.

Established in 1960, the Blanche Macdonald Centre has a worldwide network of thousands of successful graduates in Hair, Barbering, Makeup, Esthetics and Fashion.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

1 A BOUTIQUE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Our Hair students experience a boutique College experience, studying and working between our two Colleges, our professional Q+A Salon and pro beauty store CurliQue Beauty, all within a span of one block on Robson Street.

2 THE SPACE

We have an enormous amount of space for you to learn and create in. Two campuses, two salons, with over 100 Hair/Barbering Stations.

Robson Campus: School, Salon and MAC Computer Learning Lab totalling 18,000 square feet

Atelier Campus: School, Store and Salon, totalling 22,000 square feet of incredibly inspiring spaces, filled with vibrant and positive energy to learn, create, collaborate and connect.

3 PROFESSIONAL Q+A SALON

In our Salon, every day is Client Day.

This is our busy, active professional Hair Salon, where our students are constantly working with many clients on a wide variety of hair services. This allows our students to gain incredible experience, confidence and skills. You train on real clients to get the real experience that employers want. When you graduate, you can make a seamless transition from classroom to career.

4 FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAYS

During these pandemic days, it’s been hard not being able to see our family and friends as often as we would like. It’s been an emotionally challenging time for everyone. Being able to treat your Family and Friends to some free hair services is such a “highlight”. This is a wonderful way to reconnect with people, to provide them with some self care, and to share a bit of your new creative and professional journey.

5 CURLIQUE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE

Gain access and hands-on practice with Professional Hair brands and additional Product Training with Hair professionals.

Develop the confidence to generate additional income through retail sales. The practice of “selling something” can feel uncomfortable to some people. Learn how to create sales through education and service. Show your clients how to take care of their hair at home, what products to use, and how to use them. Then your product recommendations will naturally result in retail sales.

6 THE TRAINING.

This is job-ready, industry-based training. We have a hands-on approach to develop the potential of each student. We focus 100% of our efforts in training our students to the highest industry standards. Our highly-skilled Hair faculty is composed of top tier professional stylists who are also excellent educators. Our knowledge and incorporation of the latest industry trends and technology and unparalleled quality of teaching have made Blanche Macdonald Centre the leader in Hair education in Canada.

Graduation Proficiencies on clients:

20 Shampoos, Blow-dries & Styles

20 Haircuts

6 Barbering Haircuts

20 Curling Iron and Flat Iron Styles

10 Hair Chemical services (colour or perming)

10 Braid styles

10 Long Hair Sets & Styles

7 INNOVATIVE PIVOT POINT LAB ONLINE LEARNING

SUPPORT, INTERACTIVE CURRICULUM

Making learning theory easy.

Hair theory incorporates anatomy, biology and chemistry. We all learn differently.

With the award-winning Pivot Point LAB learning platform, our Hair students have access to endless videos, diagrams, lesson plans, course content, practice quizzes and exams.

Replacing heavy textbooks and saving trees, our Pivot Point LAB online learning support is extremely popular with our students. The feedback is that they find this method so much more fun, engaging, and easy to use. There are continual educational resources for you to learn from and refer to.

With the huge library of videos breaking down classes for cutting, colour, perming etc., this also allows our students access to hundreds of hours of additional practical training content with two years of access availability.

Pivot Point International delivery system

Students are trained on the Pivot Point Method. This is widely considered to be the Industry standard and the International Language of Hair. This method is used in 70% of salons worldwide.

It is a highly-effective system, which is colour-coded and structured. The College has accessed supplementary training materials that allow students to receive educational support in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

8 AWARD WINNING INSTRUCTORS WITH PROVEN INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Our cutting-edge program takes you into the real world of Pro Hair, giving you hands-on practical experience and exposing you to a variety of professional environments. We have an outstanding faculty of proven industry professionals who are excellent educators. Fresh from award-winning salons, editorial photo shoots, film and television sets, and the boardrooms of global brands, they bring their international experience and expertise directly to the classroom – and straight to you.

9 AWARD-WINNING GRADUATES

Your success is our success. From international hair companies and red carpet events to top brands and powerhouse salons, our graduates are leading lights of the hair world. They have made their mark as Stylists, Colourists, Salon Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Platform Artists , TV and Film Department Heads for Hair and International Runways for various Fashion Weeks.

10 AWARD-WINNING GUEST EDUCATORS AND GUEST JUDGES

11 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

You will take part in a series of professional photo shoots to capture your work. This continual compilation of new, fresh, visual content allows you to build your social media profile.

12 ONSITE HAIR COMPETITIONS, JUDGED BY AWARD-WINNING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Putting your skills to the test. Students have the option of participating in some friendly creative competition.

Those who choose to join in are assigned a creative challenge, eg. working with a specific hair colour, incorporating a hair style with multiple hair extensions or executing a platform hair creative.

With an assigned time limit, the student contestants are then given free rein over their technical and creative concepts.

Professional top-tier judges are on hand to provide feedback and mentoring throughout the competition.

Previous student winners have received on-site job offers from two of the industry’s top talents, Jon Paul Holt of Avant Garde Salon and Richard Jeha, of Richard Jeha Salons.

PROGRAM SCHEDULES, STRUCTURE AND DELIVERY

PROGRAM SCHEDULE OPTIONS:

Option A:

600 hours, 6 month program length

3 days per week, during the day, from 9am to 5pm

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays, or

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Option B:

600 hours, 1 year program length, twice weekly

Sundays: 9am to 5:30pm, and

Tuesday evenings: 6pm to 10pm

Program Structure

This is not a Red Seal program.

Red Seal programs are available with our FT Pro Hair 1400 hour program.

Program Delivery

Approximately 70% practical, hands-on practical application is on-site and 30% theory.

Theory delivery is a combination of onsite and online learning.

3 PROGRAM MODULES

Each level involves a curated mix of theory, hands-on workshops, extensive practical work and on-site education combined with online educational support and real-life experience.

MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS

Students begin with a complete immersion in the practical and handson aspects of cutting hair. You will develop a solid foundation of skills and knowledge to build upon throughout the program. Cutting, shampooing, draping, wet setting and thermal styling go hand-in-hand with the science behind the style: trichology, anatomy, bacteriology and sanitation. We’ll coach you in client relations and help you develop the stellar service skills that will keep your customers coming back.

Progressing from theory to practice with in-class demonstrations, mannequin work, to working with clients in a working professional salon.

You’ll develop a “toolkit” of style elements that will allow you to accurately replicate any cut. You’ll learn to work with a range of salon equipment, professional products, tools and materials as you develop the confidence to make the move from classroom to salon.

Once you’ve mastered basic cutting techniques, you’ll demonstrate everything you’ve learned on clients in real time at Q+A, our professional salon.

Our instructors will support you at every step, always on hand to answer questions, provide feedback and help you advance your confidence, skills and artistry.

• Welcome orientation

• Professional hair kit

• Reaching for your goals

• Review of the history of hair

• Sanitation, bacteriology, infection control - Barbicide Certificate

• Professional station set-up

• Hair assessment: hair types and hair textures, care and preparation

• Client assessment: head shape and bone structure

• Theory and practical: chemistry of shampoo and conditioner

• Scalp treatments

• Practical: shampooing and conditioning, blow drying

• Sectioning and preparation of hair, blow drying techniques for a variety of styles

• Finishing hair with products

• Styling hair tools including thermal irons

• Thermal irons: flatiron straightening, full head curling with both round iron and flat iron

• Review of hair design

• Sanitation station setup, nine part sectioning, base control roller setting

• Contour wrap, expanded circle wrap

• Backcombing and root lift techniques: body and volume styling

• Long hair work, braiding, french roll, loops, knots, crossovers

• Pin curling techniques, Marcel waves, finger waves

• Precision hair cutting skills and techniques: solid form cutting

• Hair cutting: diag back and diag forward

• Hair cutting: fringe variations, increase layer cutting

• Hair cutting: uniform layer cutting

• Hair cutting: graduation layer cutting

• Scissor over comb techniques

• Clippers and finishing techniques

• Barbering: short hair barbering techniques, two models per week

• Level 1 final exam

• Clients, friends and family, and practice weeks

• Client services, salon services and salon weeks

PHOTO CREDITS

HAIRSTYLIST AND OWNER OF VANITY CORNER (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRADUATE) ERIN KOSLO

MODULE 2: COLOUR

Learn to harness the vast potential of hue in this hands-on study of advanced theory and practical application of colour.

Working from virgin and single applications through to double processing, we will guide you through colour formulations, placements and zoning. Master the intricacies of bleach and tone, and learn how to create texture with foils and freehand colour.

We’ll coach you in the essential art of client consultation and walk you through classification, problem solving, colour correction and essential safety precautions.

Our expert instructors will share their insider tips for enhancing a cut with colour, and mentor you as you perform your own applications.

At Q+A you will gain further practical experience and develop your creative talents by practicing your new palette of colour skills on real clients.

BLANCHE MACDONALD CENTRE ATELIER CAMPUS

• Colour theory, law of colour, understanding the four classifications of colour

• Colour filler, In depth colour, colour consultation

• Colour formulas and colour charts

• Balayage workshop

• Predisposition patch testing

• Formulating colour and toners

• Single virgin application, single application retouch

• Cap highlighting

• Advanced highlighting

• Five part section for foiling

• Building swatch books

• Recolourizing and toning

• Practical virgin application

• Practical retouch application

• Foil highlighting

• Colour correction

• Four quadrants bleach-out

• Colour trivia

• Tint back, colour correction

• Recolouration

• Men’s colouring

• Grey coverage formulations, practical grey coverage

• Final theory and practical exam for Level 2

MODULE 3: CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

Channel your inner scientist in this extensive study of the chemical processing of hair. From perming and thermal straightening to hair reforming and chemical blowouts, you’ll learn to formulate chemical reactions for texturing and relaxing your clients’ hair. We’ll walk you through the crucial safety measures for using chemical products and show you how to deal with allergic reactions.

Each client is different. So is each head of hair. To become a knowledgeable and adaptable Chemical Technician, you must learn how to deal with all of the hair types you’ll encounter in your culturally diverse clientele. Develop proper consultation and analysis techniques to determine chemical hair structures, gain professional product knowledge, and learn how to appropriately work with all hair types.

You’ll perform a variety of straightening, perming and wrapping techniques on your clients at Q+A, our professional Hair salon.

PHOTO CREDITS

• History of perming

• Theory of chemical tech and treatments

• Client consultations

• Rectangle perm wrap

• Bricklay wrap

• Spiral wrap

• T-bar wrap

• Piggy-back wrap

• Review of chemical relaxers

• Practical application of relaxer

• Full head practical rectangle wrap, and perm solution

• Final theory and practical, Level 3 final

• Extensive client services, ongoing salon services and salon weeks

PHOTO CREDITS

HAIRSTYLIST (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRADUATE) SATINDER @HAIRBYSKAUR

SALON INTERNSHIP/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Develop the skills and confidence you’ll need in your role as an emerging Hair Professional. We’ll teach you how to compose a great resumé, search for a job, perform a winning interview and network like a pro.

We’ll take you out in the field to some of the very best salons in Vancouver to network and assess different professional environments.

Learn how to build a successful hair business from the ground up.

• Getting into the business: commission or chair rental

• Foundation for a startup, sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation

• Business plan

• Identifying business opportunities

• Marketing your business, social media platforms

• Extensive client services, ongoing salon services and salon weeks

PROGRAM

PHOTO CREDITS ( clockwise from top left )

TOP STYLIST, TOPKNOT SALON (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRADUATE) AUBREY BONNAH VINK

OWNER, HONEY HAIR LOUNGE (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING

GRADUATE) VICTORIA JAZIC

TOP STYLIST, STYLE LAB HQ (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRADUATE) COCO MANZANO

OWNER, ARTEL SALON (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRADUATE) ELIZA TRENDIAK

PHOTO SHOOTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Hair students for the 600 Hair program have the option of participating in several editorial style Photo shoots throughout their Hair program.

Working with a professional photographer, these photo sessions will allow you to collaborate with other Blanche Macdonald Makeup and Fashion students to create and execute your creative vision.

Develop your creative talents and build a professional Digital portfolio.

What our grads say...

Camille Petit, Blanche Macdonald Hair Graduate, Senior Stylist, Plan B, Kelowna BC

I used to tell my mom when I was four years old that when I grew up I wanted to be a hairstylist, which for a little while changed to a dentist! I quickly learned that dentistry wasn’t for me, but the hairstylist dream definitely stuck...I loved hair school! I learned SO much. I left Blanche Macdonald feeling super prepared for the big bad hair world.”

Amanda Bagri, Blanche Macdonald Hair Graduate, Salon Owner/Stylist - MOD ON MAIN, Vancouver BC

When I was in high school, I knew I didn’t want to go to college or university. I loved the beauty and esthetics industry, so it was like, ‘Oh well then that’s what I’ll go to school for!’

I never expected to love it as much as I did or to be a Hairstylist as my career. I just kind of thought, ‘If it works, it works...’

But my teachers were great and I made so many friends fast—it was very cool!”

Travis Battaglia, Blanche Macdonald Hair Graduate, Master Stylist, Supernova, North Vancouver, BC

The Blanche name alone opens up a lot of opportunities when it comes to getting hired at high-end luxury salons and getting into different industries. It helped me become an educator for three global companies Wella, Nioxin and Sebastian.”

I loved doing my own hair, so I spoke to a friend who was a stylist about her experiences. I did some research and spoke to people who’d been to hair school. The program at Blanche Macdonald had the most education and the most depth. Everything I read said it was the best school, so why not go with the best?...The first shift after I graduated I was on the floor as a stylist.”

Victoria Jazic, Blanche Macdonald Hair Graduate, Salon Owner/Stylist - THE HONEY LOUNGE, Vancouver BC

We were never taught to do specific creative styles. Instead, we learned the skills and the ability to look at a style and know how to do it.

We had to be willing to learn and absorb everything. Which I did, because I learned really easily... All the teachers had their different styles and I liked that.”

Dylan Walker, Blanche Macdonald Hair Graduate and Stylist, Harlow Gold Salon

Tyla Malcolm, Blanche Macdonald Hair Graduate, Salon Owner/Stylist, Parlour Hair Boutique, Prince Rupert BC

My favourite part of the Pro Hair program was colour class! I’ve always loved colour – it’s fun and creative and a little science-y, which my nerdy side secretly loves!

I love formulating and I also really enjoyed the photo shoots... The best part of owning my own salon is the freedom and flexibility it allows me.

I also love the space I’ve created –it really reflects my style.”

CITY SQUARE CAMPUS Makeup Artistry, Esthetics, Nail Studio

ROBSON CAMPUS

Hair, Barbering, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design

ATELIER CAMPUS AND Q+A SALON Makeup, Hair, Barbering, Fashion

CAMPUS AND CURLIQUE BOUTIQUE

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES

Admissions Information

Making the decision to pursue a new career can be confusing and challenging. To ease the process and to assist you in researching your educational options, your first step is to connect with an Admissions Director. Please give yourself the time to speak with a college Director to thoroughly discuss and review your career options, and to allow us to help you with the admissions process and financial aid options.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have completed grade 11 or be 19 years of age or older at the start of the student’s program of study.

• Proof of English skills is required for ESL applicants: Blanche Macdonald Centre English Assessment 21+/30, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 55+.

• If English is your primary language or you have completed a minimum of 2 years of English study, you are not required to submit proof of your English proficiency.

Admission Procedures

Students who are Canadian Citizens or have Landed Immigrant Status:

• Personal interviews are arranged with Admissions Directors to assess the applicant’s aptitude and suitability in this field, your degree of commitment to your studies, financial capability and preparedness, and your experience or knowledge of the industry. Interviews can be conducted in person, by phone or Skype.

• Please complete the online Student Application/Personal Information Form.

• Please indicate on your Application whether you require a Canada Student Loan. Please note that students applying for Student Loan funding must apply well in advance of their start date.

• Once you have been accepted into the program, it is essential that you register as early as possible. To ensure small class sizes and a high teacher-student ratio, it is necessary for the college to limit enrollment. If you wish to have a preferred program starting date, or if you are applying for Student Loan funding, advance registration is strongly advised. The Blanche Macdonald Centre has limited registration.

International Students

• If English is your primary language, then you are not required to submit proof of your English proficiency.

• If English is not your primary language but you have successfully completed a minimum of two years of full-time English study, then you are not required to submit proof of your English proficiency.

• If you do not meet the above criteria, then you are required to submit proof of English proficiency. To ensure that you are able to handle your studies in English, the College accepts TOEFL and IELTS results. If students prefer, the College also has an internal English Proficiency test available on site.

• Once you have met all the admission and financial requirements and you are accepted into the College, a letter of acceptance will be issued. It is the sole responsibility of the student to arrange for any necessary student visas or extensions.

The Blanche Macdonald Centre holds a designation certificate issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of British Columbia, holds an Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation and is a designated learning institution with Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC).

The college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant who does not meet each of these admission requirements. At the Blanche Macdonald Centre, it is important to us that you are committed to your studies, well suited to this industry, and able to handle the academic, financial and personal demands of the program. We are here to help address any of your concerns and to help you and your family as best as we can with the admissions process.

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PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLING FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM

DOMESTIC

Program tuition for Domestic students

Tuition schedules and kit costs are in effect as of May 1, 2024 and apply to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. For international student tuition and visa applications, please refer to the separate International Student Tuition Schedule. Blanche Macdonald Centre students may be eligible for a tuition scholarship and should speak with an Admissions Director for details.

Professional Hairstyling Foundations Diploma Program

600 hours | 6 months or 1 year

Once you have been accepted into the Professional Hairstyling Foundations Diploma Program, a nonrefundable registration fee, administration fee, an assessment fee and an initial tuition payment are required in order to secure your place in the program. All tuition and kit costs are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). For all payment options, a postdated cheque or pre-authorized credit card must be provided on the first day of class.

Following your program acceptance, the following fee payments totalling $950 (exclusive of tuition) are required on the day of enrollment:

1. A non-refundable registration fee of $250

2. An administrative fee of $550

3. An assessment fee of $150

Please select from one of the payment plans:

1. $8,700

2. $9,700

3a. $10,700 for part-time schedule

3b. $10,700 for full-time schedule

$8,700 | Paid on day of enrollment

$4,850 | Paid on day of enrollment

$4,850 | Paid on first day of class

$900 | Paid on day of enrollment

$6,500 | Paid on first day of class

$3,300 | Paid 180 days (6 months) after the first day of class

$900 | Paid on day of enrollment

$5,600 | Paid on first day of class

$4,200 | Paid 90 days (3 months) after the first day of class

4a. $10,800 for part-time schedule

$900 | Paid on day of enrollment

$4,400 | Paid on first day of class

$1,100 | Paid per month for 5 months after the first day of class

4b. $10,800 for full-time schedule

$900 | Paid on day of enrollment

$4,400 | Paid on first day of class

$1,833.33 | Paid per month for 3 months after the first day of class

Requests for a tuition payment plan change can only be approved if they are submitted within 30 days from the day of enrollment and greater than 30 days from the first day of class. Tuition payment plan changes can be made by contacting an Admissions Director. In the interest of fairness to all students, this policy is strictly adhered to. There are additional costs for books and supplies.

Professional Hair Kit for the Professional Hairstyling Foundations Diploma Program

The Professional Hairstyling Foundations Diploma Program Kit is exclusive of tuition and is charged separately. Payment for the kit is due on the first day of class. In order to receive a kit on the first day of class, the kit must be paid in full. The college reserves the right to adjust the kit content and cost when required.

$3,864 $3,450 + GST/PST | Payment is due on the first day of class

Tuition grants

To assist students, the College extends tuition grants from $1,000 to $4,000 to help offset costs for specific programs and specific start dates. Please ask your Admissions advisor about any available tuition grants.

Student loans

Government financial assistance may be available to eligible students. Loan applications are available at the College. Please complete your student loan application at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance of your desired course starting date. Private bank student loans are available through the Bank of Montreal, TD Canada Trust, Royal Bank, and more. Please check with your bank.

College financial aid advisors

It is the responsibility of the student to arrange student loan funding. Students who have already enrolled may arrange an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor at Blanche Macdonald Centre. These Financial Aid Advisors can help you with your Student Loan applications and help you with each step of the application process. These individuals are incredibly patient and kind.

Housing

It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure their own housing. Our Housing Advisors can provide resources to support you in your search for accommodation. We welcome you to refer to our Housing Guide on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/student-resources/housing

Registration details

Please call us to set up your personal appointment with an Admissions Director to review your career objectives, discuss industry career opportunities, and to tour our campuses. Class size is very limited. We are receiving applications 7 to 9 months in advance of desired course starting dates. Early registration is required to guarantee a seat in a class.

Application forms can be found on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/apply

TUITION GRANTS

Tuition grants for our Hair Foundations diploma program can range from $500 to $2,000 CAD for specific program start dates.

Please contact an Admissions Director to find out more about our tuition grants and upcoming start dates.

STUDENT LOANS

Student loans are available for this program. The BC portion of student loans are always interest-free.

PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLING FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM

INTERNATIONAL

Program tuition for International students

Tuition schedules and kit costs are in effect as of May 1, 2024 and apply to international students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Blanche Macdonald Centre students are eligible for a tuition scholarship and should speak with an Admissions Director for details.

Professional Hairstyling Foundations Diploma Program

600 hours | 6 months or 1 year

Once you have been accepted into the Professional Hairstyling Foundations Diploma Program, a non-refundable registration fee, administration fee, an assessment fee and an initial tuition payment are required in order to secure your place in the program. All tuition and kit costs are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). For all payment options, a postdated cheque or pre-authorized credit card must be provided on the first day of class.

Following your program acceptance, the following fee payments totalling $1,700 (exclusive of tuition) are required on the day of enrollment:

1. A non-refundable registration fee of $1,000

2. An administrative fee of $550

3. An assessment fee of $150

Please select from one of the payment plans:

1. $11,500 $11,500 | Paid on day of enrollment

2. $12,500 $6,250 | Paid on day of enrollment

$6,250 | Paid on first day of class

Any requests for a tuition payment plan change can only be approved if they are submitted within 30 days from the day of enrollment and greater than 30 days from the first day of class. Tuition payment plan changes can be made by contacting an Admissions Director. In the interest of fairness to all students, this policy is strictly adhered to. There are additional costs for books and supplies.

Professional Hair Kit for the Professional Hairstyling Foundations Diploma Program

The Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program Kit is a separate and additional charge from the program tuition. The kit must be paid for in full on or before the first day of class in order for the student to receive it for the first day of class. Blanche Macdonald Centre reserves the right to change the kit’s cost, contents, and the suppliers of its contents as necessary.

$3,864 $3,450 + GST/PST | Payment is due on the first day of class

Housing

It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure their own housing. Our Housing Advisors can provide resources to support you in your search for accommodation. We welcome you to refer to our Housing Guide on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/student-resources/housing

Registration details

Please call us to set up your personal appointment with an Admissions Director to review your career objectives, discuss industry career opportunities, and to tour our campuses. Class size is very limited. We are receiving applications 7 to 9 months in advance of desired course starting dates. Early registration is required to guarantee a seat in a class. Application forms can be found on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/apply

Note: Blanche Macdonald Centre reserves the right to change course curriculum, content, program outlines, schedules, supplies, kit contents and kits, instructors, tuition and facilities without notice. Blanche Macdonald Centre is a wholly owned division of Pacifique Riche Enterprises Ltd.

BLANCHE MACDONALD CENTRE

• Full-time Pro Hair Diploma program, 1500 hours, 1 year

• Part-time Hair Foundations Diploma program, 600 hours, 6 months or 1 year

• Full-time or Part-time Barbering Diploma programs, 600 hours or 250 hours

IMPORTANT

ESTABLISHED IN 1960, THE BLANCHE MACDONALD CENTRE IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUALLY INNOVATE AND EVOLVE.

AS SUCH, THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO UPDATE AND CHANGE CURRICULUM, COURSE OFFERINGS, KIT CONTENTS, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, FACULTY, AND TUITION FEES WITHOUT NOTICE.

The Blanche Macdonald Centre holds a designation certificate issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of British Columbia, holds an Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation and is a designated learning institution with Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC).

The college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant who does not meet each of these admission requirements. At the Blanche Macdonald Centre, it is important to us that you are committed to your studies, well suited to this industry, and able to handle the academic, financial and personal demands of the program. We are here to help address any of your concerns and to help you and your family as best as we can with the admissions process.

These materials and the programs and information described herein are the proprietary intellectual property of Blanche Macdonald Centre and no portion thereof may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning, downloading, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without the express written permission of Blanche Macdonald Centre. Any infringement of the intellectual property rights of Blanche Macdonald Centre will result in Blanche Macdonald Centre exercising its available legal remedies without further notice.

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