Frequently Asked

Questions
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How long does the program take?

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You can find the length of your program on our website under programs! If you have further questions regarding the length and hours of any of our offered programs, please click HERE to speak to an admissions representative.

What is the cost of my program?

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You can find our tuition listed on our website. A link will be provided soon.

Online Studies

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Programs may be available in a variety of modalities. Please refer to the specific program page to learn more. If you have additional questions about learning online, please click HERE to speak to an admissions representative.

Loans and Grant Information

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Our experienced Student Financial Planners can provide further information on program funding. You may also refer to your provincial funding webpage for more information.

Start Dates

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Our campuses offer a variety of start dates, in some cases, every two weeks. To learn more about our upcoming start dates, please reach out to your campus of choice.

School and Program Accreditation

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VCAD Calgary offers vocational training licensed under the Private Career Colleges Branch of Alberta Advanced Education.

VCAD Vancouver programs were reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. British Columbia's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is Canada's first and only provincial brand of quality for post-secondary education. VCAD's EQA designation is recognized globally as a symbol of quality education and consumer protection.

Why are private colleges more expensive?

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Public institutions are subsidized by provincial governments, whereas private institutions are not. Private colleges are able to provide highly flexible environments, in-demand skill training and more frequent start dates.