ILAC University Pathway

International Student

ILAC and ILACIC University Pathway to VCC

If you do not meet VCC’s English admissions requirements, you may study at VCC’s ESL Pathway program or at VCC’s partner language schools (ILAC, ILACIC, or ILSC) to meet VCC’s requirements. Connect with them to request more information.

VCC programs eligible for conditional admission from ILAC or ILACIC

Applicants can apply for conditional admission for the following programs if applying to VCC with the enrolment letters from ILAC or ILACIC and meet all other admission requirements. Pathway Certificates are valid for 2 years and must be valid on the requested VCC program start dates. Review the Conditionally admitted students page for details about meeting the conditions.

Program Name ILAC / ILACIS Pathway Level
Administrative Professional Certificate PW 3.2
Artisan Baking Certificate PW 2.2
Asian Culinary Arts Certificate PW 2.2
Automotive Repair and Refinishing Diploma PW 2.2
Bachelor of Hospitality Management PW 3.3
CAD and BIM Technicians Diploma PW 3.2
Computer Systems Technology Diploma PW 3.2
Culinary Arts Diploma PW 2.2
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance Post-Degree Diploma PW 3.3
Electronics Repair Technology Diploma PW 3.1
Esthetics and Spa Therapy Certificate PW 2.2
First-Year University Transfer Certificates PW 3.3
Global Supply Chain Management Post-Degree Diploma PW 3.3
Hairstylist Certificate PW 2.2
Health and Wealth Professional – Cosmetology Diploma PW 2.2
Heavy Mechanical Technology Diploma PW 2.2
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician Diploma PW 3.1
Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management Diploma PW 3.2
IT Project Management Post-Degree Diploma PW 3.3
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate PW 3.2
Pastry Arts Certificate PW 2.2

VCC programs not eligible for conditional admission from ILAC or ILACIC

Applicants must complete the required levels and meet all other academic requirements before applying to VCC. No conditional admission is available for the following programs. Pathway Certificates are valid for 2 years and must be valid on the requested VCC program start dates.

Program Name ILAC or ILACIC Pathway Level
(not eligible for conditional admission)
Bachelor of Applied Music PW 3.3
Dance Diploma PW 2.2
Dental Technology Sciences Diploma PW 3.3
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma PW 3.3
Fashion Design and Production Diploma PW 3.2
Music Diploma PW 3.3

VCC programs not accepting ILAC or ILACIC University pathway

Some VCC programs do not accept ILAC or ILACIC University Pathway certificates.

Direct admission

Students may meet VCC’s English requirements and apply for direct admission by submitting ILAC or ILACIC University Pathway certificates upon applying to the majority of VCC programs. The pathway levels required for direct admission vary by program, and the pathway certificates are valid for 2 years.

Students who apply for admission directly with the pathway certificates may meet VCC’s requirements and be admitted to VCC by receiving a letter of acceptance (LOA), without conditions, as the English proficiency levels have been met. There will be no Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLOA) issued with language proficiency as a condition. The official Letter of Acceptance (LOA) will also not state that completion of a prerequisite program or course was required for enrolment at VCC.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.