It is our intention that all students interested in pursuing a career in hairdressing, aesthetics, or nail technology have fair and equal opportunity to be accepted into the relevant course of study. As such, our admissions policy is set out so as to create as few obstacles as possible for prospective students seeking acceptance into our programs. However, there are a few entrance qualifications required by the school and various government authorities that must be in place before the commencement of courses.

Admissions Policy:

A personal interview with a representative of London School is necessary prior to acceptance. The school admits as regular students:

  • High school graduates or holders of a high school equivalency certificate. (Applicants must provide the school with a copy of their high school diploma or equivalency certificate to be accepted into the course of study.)
  • Applicants who do not have grade twelve or equivalency but are at least 19 years of age.
  • International Applicants with a valid student visa. (Students enrolling in a course of less than three months duration need only present a valid visitor visa).
  • International Applicants must also provide proof of high school graduation or equivalency certificate, or be at least 19 years of age to be accepted into a course of study.
  • Applicants who meet at least one of the first four requirements and appear able to meet the physical demands of their chosen course of study.
  • Applicants who meet at least one of the first four requirements and appear able to communicate effectively in an English speaking environment. Applicants who appear to have difficulty communicating in English will be asked to complete a locally developed Language Proficiency Indicator. Applicants who fail to achieve a level of seventy percent (70%) on the LPI will be asked to complete an accredited ESL program prior to acceptance.
  • In the case where an applicant fails to meet these minimum admission requirements, neither the institution nor the student can waive the requirements.

Enrolment Policy and Procedures:

Prospective students must first meet the requirements of the admissions policy before the enrolment process can begin. Enrolment involves the following procedures:

  • All applicants must complete and sign a London School Student Application Form.
  • All applicants must complete and submit a CIABC student permit application form. This form must be mailed to the Cosmetologist’s Industry Association along with $10.00 (payable by cheque, Visa, MasterCard or money order).
  • All applicants must present at least one valid piece of photo identification (ie. BCDL, BCID, Passport or equivalent).
  • All Applicants must be prepared to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance into the course of study. All cheques are to be made payable to London School. These funds are applied against the student’s first month of tuition upon actual commencement of their course.