Advanced College Diploma – Interior Design (T146)

The Interior Design advanced diploma program at St. Clair College trains students to assess client needs and execute technical, aesthetic, and functional space solutions across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial environments:

• Technical & Technical Studio Training: Focuses on CAD drafting, 3D imaging, animation software, integrated design studios led by architects, and hands-on furniture fabrication/design-build projects.

• Professional Associations & Experiential Learning: Features active student chapters of ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) and ASID (American Society of Interior Design), plus local and international field study trips (e.g., Toronto International Design Show).

• Degree Articulation Pathways: Graduates can gain direct entry into the Master of Arts in Visual Arts program at Griffith University or access articulation degree pathways with Wayne State University (Michigan) and South East Technological University (formerly IT Sligo, Ireland).

• Job & Market Demand: Moderate job outlook across Canada and Ontario with average salaries around $60,000 CAD (typical range: $39K–$99K CAD).

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.