College Diploma – Hairstyling – Fast Track (T914)

The Hairstyling Ontario College Diploma program at St. Clair College provides comprehensive theoretical and practical salon training in advanced haircutting, chemical processing, and creative hair design:

• Advanced Technical Skillset: Focuses on precision cutting for all genders, hair texturizing, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, color application, color correction, highlights/foiling techniques, and current color trends.

• Special Event & Creative Styling: Teaches formal “updo” styling for bridal and prom events, advanced braiding patterns, and hair extension selection, installation, and maintenance.

• Clinical & Lab Experience: Features hands-on training in St. Clair’s fully equipped on-campus salon facility serving public clients under instructor supervision.

• Apprenticeship Hour Credits: Successful completion of 1,500 in-school training hours earns an Ontario College Diploma. These hours count directly toward the Ministry-required 3,500 total hours (which includes 2,000 hours of on-the-job training as a Registered Apprentice) needed to challenge the Certificate of Qualification licensing exam.

• Community & Industry Involvement: Integrates industry field trips, professional seminars, and charity community events to build practical networking skills.

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.