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undergraduate

Degree

Interior Decorating Diploma

undergraduate

Degree

Interior Decorating Diploma

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $12,900 CAD

  • Application fee

    $140 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Work Experience

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 04-August-2023 2023-08-04
Fall-September 04-August-2024 2024-08-04

Overview

Interior Decorating Diploma

Learn how you can make an impact. 

Interior decorators affect our daily lives through colors, textiles, lighting, form, and function. 

You'll learn to interact with trades and other professionals to create the spaces where we live and work. 

This two-year (4-term) diploma program at Bow Valley College is recognized by the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA)

You'll learn the practical skills and techniques to successfully manage interior decorating projects and work effectively in business environments in a variety of roles related to interior decorating.

When you graduate from the Interior Decorating program, you can expect many job opportunities. 

Look for careers as an interior decorator; color, furniture, or lighting consultant; interior draft person; stylist; stager; or in the kitchen and bath industry. 

The skills you learn in this program open opportunities for advancement in many different areas.

After graduation, you can give your career a further edge with a Kitchen and Bath Design Post-Diploma Certificate.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$12,900

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $12,900

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo Score: 95 - 100 

The International English Language Learning program offers five levels. Each level costs approximately $4,959 per semester. 

Your initial level placement can be determined by submitting a valid English language proficiency exam result (IELTS Academic, Duolingo, TOEFL, or Pearson PTE). 

The level placement will be based on the lowest band score of the official English proficiency exam result.

Students who successfully complete Academic English 2 with a grade of “B-” or higher meet the language proficiency requirements for most Bow Valley College, SAIT, and other post-secondary programs.

LevelIELTS AcademicDuolingoPearson PTE ATOEFL iBT

International ELL Preparation

400 hours over 15-week term

3.545-5024-2524-25

International ELL 1

400 hours over 15-week term

4.055-60 26-2926-31

Transition to Academic English (TAE)

400 hours over a 15-week term

4.565-7030-3532-43

Academic English 1 (AE1)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.075-8036-4153

Academic English 2 (AE2)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.585-9042-5071

Academic background and requirement

  • Credit in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 or equivalent
  • Minimum final mark of 60% in Math 10C or equivalent

Or 

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Interpreting Literature and Art: 520 minimum standard score
  • Writing Skills: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 450 minimum
     

Or

  • Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admissions Test

 

Upgrading High School Program

Complete or upgrade the high school courses you need to enter post-secondary education. Bow Valley College offers accredited Alberta Education high-school courses and flexible learning options to help you quickly reach your goals.

Career opportunities

  • Interior Decorator
  • Interior Designer
  • Interior Design Assistant
  • Furniture Sales Associates
  • Design Consultant

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