College Diploma – Esthetician – Fast Track (B912)

The Esthetician Ontario College Diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students for professional careers in the growing personal care, wellness, and spa industries:

• Comprehensive Esthetics Skillset: Trains students in specialized facials, targeted skin care assessments, body treatments, basic makeup artistry, hair removal (waxing), manicures, therapeutic pedicures, and nail enhancements.

• On-Campus Clinic Experience: Features extensive practical, hands-on training in St. Clair College’s on-campus spa clinic, which mirrors a commercial spa environment to serve real clients.

• Salon & Spa Management Software: Includes direct training on Milano Software, the industry-standard management and booking platform used by professional salons and spas across North America.

• Business & Entrepreneurship Fundamentals: Integrates core small business operations, sales techniques, marketing strategies, and salon management to prepare graduates for self-employment or spa management.

• Industry Engagement: Offers field trips, guest lectures, and industry trade events to expose students to current beauty trends and workplace opportunities.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

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.