If you do not meet VCC's English admissions requirements, you may study at VCC's ESL Pathway program, or at VCC's partner language schools (ILAC or ILSC) to meet VCC's requirements.
Send a message to universitypathways.canada@ilsc.com to request more information.
Applicants can apply for conditional admission for the following programs if applying to VCC with the enrolment letters from ILSC and meet all other admission requirements. Pathway Certificates are valid for 2 years and must be valid on the requested VCC program start dates. Review the Conditionally admitted students page for details about meeting the conditions.
| Program Name | ILSC Level |
| 2D Character Animation Diploma | A1 |
| 3D Character Animation Diploma | A1 |
| Administrative Professional Certificate | A2 |
| Artisan Baking Certificate | I3 |
| Asian Culinary Arts Certificate | I3 |
| Automotive Repair and Refinishing Diploma | I3 |
| Bachelor of Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management | A2 |
| Construction Electrician and Clean Energy Technology Diploma | A1 |
| Construction Engineering Technicians Diploma | A2 |
| Computer Systems Technology Diploma | A2 |
| Culinary Arts Diploma | I3 |
| Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance Post-Degree Diploma | A2 |
| Esthetics and Spa Therapy Certificate | I3 |
| First-Year University Transfer Certificates | A2 |
| Global Supply Chain Management Post-Degree Diploma | A2 |
| Hairstylist Certificate | I3 |
| Health and Wellness Professional - Cosmetology Diploma | I3 |
| Heavy Mechanical Technology Diploma | I3 |
| Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management Diploma | A2 |
| IT Project Management Post-Degree Diploma | A2 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate | A2 |
| Pastry Certificate | I3 |
| Vehicle Systems Repair and Maintenance Diploma | A2 |
Applicants must complete the required levels and meet all other academic requirements before applying to VCC. No conditional admission is available for the following programs. Pathway Certificates are valid for 2 years and must be valid on the requested VCC program start dates.
| Program Name | ILSC Level |
| Bachelor of Applied Music | A2 |
| Dance Diploma | I3 |
| Dental Technology Sciences Diploma | A2 |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma | A2 |
| Fashion Design and Production Diploma | A2 |
| Music Diploma | A2 |
Some VCC programs do not accept ILSC's University Pathway certificates.
Students may meet VCC's English requirements and apply for direct admission by submitting ILSC University Pathway certificates upon applying to the majority of VCC programs. The pathway levels required for direct admission vary by program, and the pathway certificates are valid for 2 years.
Students who apply for admission directly with the pathway certificates may meet VCC's requirements and be admitted to VCC by receiving a letter of acceptance (LOA), without conditions, as the English proficiency levels have been met. There will be no Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLOA) issued with the language proficiency as a condition. The official Letter of Acceptance (LOA) will also not state that completion of a prerequisite program or course was required for enrolment at VCC.
