Once you decide on the program of your choice, be sure to review the admission requirements and English requirements, as they vary by program.
Application process
- Browse programs
- Review admission requirements, including English proficiency
- Check availability
- Apply within the application periods
- Wait for an admission decision
Application processing time
5 business days (on average)
- The application processing time is approximate and based on the date a complete application is received, including the successful submission of all required documents and application fees.
- Application processing times for competitive selection programs [link to anchor] will take longer and may vary depending on the selection process of each selection program.
- Applications are processed by programs and by the date a complete application is received. The processing time for some programs may be faster.
Application documents
Documents required for applications vary by program. Check individual programs for specific admissions requirements. Application documents may include:
- Official high school or post-secondary graduation certificate
- Official transcripts
- Proof of English, such as IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT scores (if applicable)
- Other documents for program-specific requirements
Not sure what documents to submit? Check out the High School Graduation Requirements to select your country of education to get more details.
All academic credentials, transcripts and test scores submitted to the college must be official.
Scanned and photocopied documents are only accepted for initial evaluation purposes. Students must bring all original hard copy educational documents used for admission with them to Canada. VCC reserves the right to request students’ educational documents at any time for review.
Official and original documents may include transcripts, graduation certificates or diplomas, and other educational documents submitted during the application process.
If transcripts are written in a language other than English, an official copy of an authorized English translation must be submitted in addition to the original transcript. Translations must be literal, complete versions of original records, and the documents must be translated by a recognized translation service such as MOSAIC (Multilingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities). Further information about certified translations can be accessed through the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia.
Documents submitted in support of an application for admission or transfer credit become the property of the College. Replaceable documents (e.g. US/Canadian transcripts) will not be returned. Irreplaceable documents will be returned directly to the student after the admission evaluation is complete. For applicants who do not attend VCC, documents will be kept on file for one year only. For those who attend VCC, admission documents may be destroyed ten years after a student’s last registration. VCC does not provide photocopies for students or return scanned copies of documents submitted in support of an application for admission or transfer credit.
Frequently asked questions
If you have a specific question and cannot find the answer on the website, please email study@vcc.ca.
Meet the requirement by completing the Food Safe Level 1 course/exam at VCC Continuing Studies or other Food Safe course providers.
VCC only accepts the IELTS Academic module for the majority of the programs. The only exception is the Health Care Assistant Diploma, where IELTS General is also accepted.
As availability changes constantly, programs may become unavailable by the time applications are reviewed and processed. Applications are accepted when the availability status shows “Apply Now”, and qualified students may receive an offer, or a waitlist notification if seats are full or reserved.
Students applying early within the application periods have a higher chance of getting an offer. However, offers are not guaranteed.
Application fees are accepted via credit cards on the EducationPlannerBC (EPBC) application portal. Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Applicants wishing to change programs may be required to re-apply.