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Diploma of Hairstyling in 4 Semesters
- Kingston, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A four-semester diploma in hairstyling that starts in January.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop understanding of hairstyling (4 semesters)
- strengthen abilities in foundational concepts
- subject-specific inquiry
- critical analysis and applied problem-solving related to hairstyling (4 semesters)
- communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Hair stylist or barber
- design
- colour or texture specialist
- salon owner
- manager or trainer
- self-employed or freelance stylist
- sales consultant
- manufacturer educator
- editorial
- theatrical or film stylist
- industry instructor
Curriculum
- Semester one: communication and ethics
- haircutting fundamentals
- salon safety and preparatory hairstyling. Semester two: career planning
- applied salon services
- haircolouring
- barbering fundamentals. Semester three: intermediate chemical services
- advanced hair design
- business operations
- formal styling. Semester four: textured hair and hair additions
- advanced cutting and colouring
- licensing exam preparation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with most Grade 11 and 12 courses at C
- U or M level
- normally Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math
- some programmes add science or other prerequisites. Non-Canadian transcripts are assessed by the college.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme prerequisites (typically Grade 12 English at C/U level and Grade 11 Math at C/U/M level; some programmes add science or other prerequisites); non-Canadian transcripts are assessed by the college
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry requirements and apply at least four months before the start date Apply online through the SLC International Application Service with an OCAS account (international.ocas.ca) and pay the 100 CAD application fee through Flywire Upload passport
- certified and translated transcripts
- diploma or degree
- proof of English proficiency Receive the Letter of Acceptance and pay the amount on it by its deadline (tuition deposit 2
- 350 CAD
- non-refundable) Apply to IRCC for the study permit with the Letter of Acceptance and upload the approval to the portal.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,873 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,873 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $17,059 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, IELTS Academic 6.