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ADMISSIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
Admission to our programs is based on musicianship, prior academic record, and aptitude. Applicants must meet the following general criteria in order to be eligible to enroll. Some programs may have additional requirements. General Criteria Must be 17 years or older |
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION
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The portfolio is a requirement for everyone applying to a full time program at Stylus College of Music & Sound Technology. The portfolio should contain a detailed bio on past experiences such as level(s) of education completed, work experience, and/or music related experience (recording, engineering, producing, performing, etc.) It is an asset if the portfolio contains previous recorded material that is performed, produced, or engineered by the applicant. The recorded material can be submitted in audio CD or data CD/DVD format. You may also provide links to music on the web. If this is your first time entering in the field of music, in your bio, please place emphasis on why you would like to attend Stylus College and what your goals are once you have graduated from your program of choice. Assessment fee ($60 CDN for domestic students or $100 CDN for international which must be paid in order to process the portfolio)
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
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VISA INFORMATION International students enrolling in a full-time program require a Student Visa before entering Canada to study. The application to study in Canada requires a letter of acceptance from Stylus College of Music & Sound Technology. As soon as you have received your letter of acceptance, you may then apply. The time needed to process an application to study in Canada may be different at various visa offices. You can check application processing times in the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website we have provided below. |
FINANCIAL AID
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Stylus College of Music & Sound Technology is an accredited post-secondary institute approved by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (www.pctia.bc.ca) and a designated institution. By choosing to attend an accredited institution, not only is your tuition protected but you can be assured the institution and its programs have met the Agency’s quality standards. Stylus College Financial Aid Payment Option Stylus College provides alternative payment options for prospective students who are unable to obtain a student loan or other financial aid. Contact Stylus College to speak to an advisor to find the right payment plan that suits your needs. Government Student Loan Programs StudentAid BC helps eligible students with the cost of their post-secondary education through loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and special programs. It also has programs for borrowers who need help repaying their loans. Most StudentAid BC programs are based on need, providing financial assistance where students and their immediate families do not have the resources to meet the costs of post-secondary education and basic living expenses. StudentAid BC also offers scholarships based on merit. StudentAid BC administers programs on behalf of the Government of Canada including Canada student loans, Canada study grants, Canada access grants and the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation bursary. Provincial and Territorial Student Assistance Offices provide application forms and information on student assistance programs. They confirm students' eligibility, process loan applications, assess students' financial need, and send loan documents to student loan borrowers. CanLearn is the only online post-secondary education resource that provides Canadians with the information and services they need to decide what and where to study and how to cover the costs. The CanLearn site was developed by the Department of Human Resources and Social Development Canada in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and Canadian learning and career development organizations. Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP) enables students with a demonstrated financial need to attend a post-secondary institution by providing them with loans to cover the costs of going to school. In doing so, the Government of Canada attempts to ensure Canadians have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the economy and society. Links to programs: |
ACCOMODATIONS
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Accommodations Vancouver is the world's best place to live, a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit has found in terms of personal risk, infrastructure and the availability of goods and services. The moderate but changing climate adds to this beautiful city as the rain in the lower mainland purifies our air. The weather is never too cold or too hot. Places for rent can be found easily online and in most areas it is easy to rent a room or an entire apartment. These links will help you find a place to rent: |