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 from ILAC's website to request more information.
Applicants can apply for conditional admission for the following programs if applying to VCC with the enrolment letters from ILAC 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 | ILAC Level |
| Administrative Professional Certificate | PW 3.2 |
| Artisan Baking Certificate | PW 2.2 |
| Automotive Repair and Refinishing Diploma | PW 2.2 |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management | PW 3.3 |
| CAD & BIM Technicians Diploma | PW 3.2 |
| Clean Energy Technology Diploma | PW 3.1 |
| Computer Systems Technology Diploma | PW 3.2 |
| Culinary Arts and Food Service Management Diploma | PW 2.2 |
| Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance Post-Degree Diploma | PW 3.3 |
| Electronics Repair Technology Diploma | PW 3.1 |
| Esthetics and Spa Therapy Certificate | PW 2.2 |
| First-Year University Transfer Certificates | PW 3.3 |
| Hairstylist Certificate | PW 2.2 |
| Health and Wellness Professional - Cosmetology Diploma | PW 2.2 |
| Heavy Mechanical Technology Diploma | PW 2.2 |
| High Performance and Custom Engine Technician Diploma | PW 3.1 |
| Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management Diploma | PW 3.2 |
| IT Project Management Post-Degree Diploma | PW 3.3 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate | PW 3.2 |
| Medical Office Assistant Certificate | PW 3.2 |
| Pastry Certificate | PW 2.2 |
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 | ILAC Level |
| Bachelor of Applied Music | PW 3.3 |
| Dance Diploma | PW 2.2 |
| Dental Technology Sciences Diploma | PW 3.3 |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma | PW 3.3 |
| Fashion Design and Production Diploma | PW 3.2 |
| Music Diploma | PW 3.3 |
Some VCC programs do not accept ILAC's University Pathway certificates.
Students may meet VCC's English requirements and apply for direct admission by submitting ILAC 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.
