The following application information is required and cannot be waived:

• Application Form & Fee: A completed application form and $200 application fee.

• Education Background
  Provide proof of high school completion or its equivalent (e.g., GED). This must include official transcripts, or diploma, or post-secondary degree. Non-English original documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation

• English Proficiency
  Applicants must meet at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

  o   Completion of grades 9-11, including English 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or

  o   Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or

  o   Submission of verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below.
  Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
    a) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher
    b) Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: overall score of 40 or higher
    c) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: overall score of 46 or higher
    d) Duolingo English Test: overall score of 95 or higher
    e) iTEP Academic test: overall score of 3.5 or higher

• Letter of Intent: Submit a letter detailing your background, interests, and future goals. The letter should explain why you wish to pursue the program and how it aligns with your career objectives.

• Identification: Attach a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID or birth certificate.

• Signature of a parent or guardian: Required only for students under the age of 19.

This institution is certified by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Certified institutions must comply with regulatory requirements relating to, among other things, student enrolment contracts, tuition refunds and instructor qualifications. For more information about PTIRU, go to www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca.

Please be advised that under section 61 of the Private Training Act, the Registrar is authorized to collect, use and disclose personal information in accordance with the Registrar’s regulatory duties under that Act. Accordingly, this institution is authorized to disclose your personal information to the Registrar for regulatory purposes.

Employment cannot be guaranteed for any student who successfully completes a career training program offered by the institution.

Tuition & Lab Fees Information

All fees must be paid in Canadian dollars. The application fee is required at the time of submission. For details, please refer to the Admission Requirements section.

Additional Expenses

Fees NOT payable to Pacific Design Academy, Additional Expenses, Supplies & Books

All diploma programs are eligible for StudentAid BC funding.

Deposit - A deposit of $1,000 is to be paid to the institution upon signing the enrolment contract.

Full Payment - Payable, each year, three (3) weeks prior to the start date of the program.

Half Payment - The first half is due three (3) weeks prior to the commencement of the first term; the remaining half is due three (3) weeks prior to the commencement of the second term.

Student Loan - Students are encouraged to submit proof of assessment documentation to the Registrar as soon as possible.

In accordance with our payment policy, please note that a surcharge of 2.4% will be applied to all transactions made via credit card.

Students are accepted on a space being available basis. To ensure registration, students should apply well in advance of the program's start date.

PDA reserves the right to merge or cancel any class or program in the event of insufficient enrolment.

Tuition Tax Receipts: As per Revenue Canada Regulations, Pacific Design Academy issues T2202 tax receipts for each calendar year attended.

Financial Aid: PDA will, when requested, provide assistance to those students arranging financial aid packages. Students in our diploma programs may be eligible for assistance under Canada Student Loans (forms are available online and at the Admissions Office) or through sponsorship (Workers' Compensation, Social Services, or Employment Canada Please contact the school or refer to the Pacific Design Academy brochure for additional details.

Refund Policy:

Refunds in Cases of Withdrawal or Dismissal

1. Written Notice

a) To initiate a refund, written notice must be provided:

(i) By a student to the institution when the student withdraws, or 

(ii) By the institution to the student where the institution dismisses a student.

2. Refund Entitlement 

a) Refund entitlement is calculated on the total fees due under the contract, less the applicable non-refundable application or registration fee. Where total fees have not yet been collected, the institution is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date, and a student may be required to make up for monies due under the contract. 

3. Other Refund Policy Requirements

a) Where a student is deemed not to have met the institutional and/or program specific minimum requirements for admission, the institution must refund all fees paid under the contract, less the applicable non-refundable application or registration fee.

b) Where an institution provides technical equipment to a student, without cost to the student, and the student withdraws or is dismissed, the institution may charge the student for the equipment or use of the equipment on a cost recovery basis, unless the student returns the equipment unopened or as issued within fourteen (14) calendar days.

c) Refunds owing to students must be paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the institution receiving written notification of withdrawal and all required supporting documentation, or within thirty (30) calendar days of an institution's written notice of dismissal.

Approved Programs	Refund Due
Before program start date, institution receives a notice of withdrawal:
No later than seven days after student signed the enrolment contract, and Before the program start date.	100% of tuition and all related fees, other than application fee. Related fees include: administrative fees, application fees, assessment fees, and fees charged for textbooks or other course materials.
More than seven days after student signed the enrolment contract, and Before the program start date.	Institution may retain up to 10% of tuition, to a maximum of $1,000 paid or payable under a contract.
After the program start date, the institution provides a notice of dismissal or receive a notice of withdrawal:
No later than seven days after the program start date, the institution provides a notice of dismissal or receives a notice of withdrawal	Institution may retain up to 10% of tuition, to a maximum of $1,000 paid or payable under a contract.
After the program start date, and up to and including 10% of instruction hours have been provided.	Institution may retain up to 10% of tuition paid or payable under a contract.
After the program start date, and after more than 10% but before 30% of instruction hours have been provided.	Institution may retain up to 30% of tuition paid or payable under a contract.
After the program start date, and after more than 30% but before 50% of instruction hours have been provided.	Institution may retain up to 50% of tuition paid or payable under a contract.
After the program start date, and after more than 50% of instruction hours have been provided.	No refund due
Student does not attend - "no show"
A student does not attend the first 30% of the program	Institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition paid under a contract.

 

I hereby certify that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this application form. The information provided by me on this form is true and accurate, and I am 19 years of age or older. If under the age of 19, a parent or legal guardian has also signed this application.

* Please note that Pacific Design Academy requires students to sign a contract prior to accepting tution payments.

• The proof of high school completion or its equivalent, in form of official Transcripts, diploma, or post-secondary degree.
• Letter of intent: include a letter detailing your background and future goals to ensure the program meets your needs
• Identification: Attach a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID or birth certificate

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