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About the program
Accelerated diploma in hairstyling that leads to a hairstyling apprenticeship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Hairstyling. Apply concepts related to three-term programme covering hairstyling and design i to iii in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Hairstylist
- Colour technician or specialist
- Haircutting specialist
- Salon consultant
- Manager or receptionist
- Platform artist
- Brand ambassador or educator
- Product sales representative
- Business owner
- Freelance
Curriculum
- Three-term programme covering hairstyling and design I to III
- Hairstyling and cutting I to III
- Hair colouring I to III
- Chemical processing
- Scalp and hair treatment
- Short haircuts
- Salon clinic I and II
- Retailing
- Professionalism and customer service
- Ethics
- Workplace communication
- And nails and makeup techniques.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
- Subjects taken and grades received
- Grade 12 English and Math credits
- Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
- English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- TOEIC 800
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 170
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of Hairstyling at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,415 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Barrie Downtown |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship |
| Department | Department of Hairstyling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
9 Mar 2027
115 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
1 Feb 2028
444 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,415 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,050 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 170.

