College Diploma – Interior Decorating (1207)

The Interior Decorating program offers a dynamic environment for developing creative and technical skills through studio, lab, lecture experiences, field trips, and guest speakers. Students study color, textiles, finishes, and fixtures utilizing Conestoga’s extensive sample library. Using industry-standard software, the curriculum emphasizes space planning, drafting, and 2D/3D visual presentations, complemented by coursework in business practices and entrepreneurship. The final semester features a field placement providing real-world experience in decorating/design firms, product showrooms, design magazines, or home staging companies.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.