LaSalle College (拉萨尔学院) | International Student Guide: Programs, Entry Requirements, Costs and Application Support
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LaSalle College (拉萨尔学院) is a private, subsidized post-secondary institution founded in 1959 in Montréal, Quebec, and part of LCI Education, a network the college describes as 12 higher education institutions across five continents. It offers a bilingual (English/French) academic environment across two campuses — downtown Montréal and Laval — and organizes more than 60 programs across seven schools, awarding Quebec-recognized Diploma of College Studies (DCS) and Attestation of College Studies (ACS) credentials. It is particularly known for fashion (it describes itself as Canada’s largest fashion school) and for career-oriented, flexible-start programs rather than research-university study. UNILINK provides application information and support based on your background; this guide does not promise admission, a visa outcome, or automatic progression, and figures below should be re-verified against the institution’s current official pages before you apply.
Institution Identity: A Note on Region
Two separate UNILINK records for this institution previously gave slightly different regional descriptions. LaSalle College’s own official pages consistently describe a single Montréal-based institution with two campuses (downtown Montréal and Laval), founded in 1959 as part of LCI Education. An earlier, more cautious UNILINK identity-verification page for this institution had listed the region only as “Quebec/British Columbia,” reflecting unresolved uncertainty rather than a confirmed second campus. We are not aware of any official LaSalle College campus in British Columbia; the likely source of that earlier ambiguity is that a differently branded institution, LaSalle College Vancouver, uses a similar name but operates as a separate entity. Before applying, confirm directly with the college which legal entity, city, and campus your specific program belongs to.
About LaSalle College
LaSalle College describes itself as the largest private college of public interest in Canada. It offers a bilingual academic option in English and French and is particularly known for fashion — it claims to be Canada’s largest fashion school — while also positioning itself as the most entrepreneurship-focused private college in Quebec. For an international student, the practical takeaway is that LaSalle College is a private institution with professional, career-oriented programs, flexible start dates, and a strong bilingual environment rather than a research university.
Programs and Credentials
LaSalle College organizes its academic offering into seven schools: Art, Design and Communication; Business and Management; Education and Social Sciences; Fashion; Gaming, Animation and VFX; Hospitality and Tourism; and Information Technology. Across these schools the college says it offers more than 60 programs. Two credential types matter most for planning. The Diploma of College Studies (DCS) is a Quebec government-recognized college diploma: two-year pre-university programs lead to a DCS and can take graduates into bachelor’s degrees in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia, while three-year DCS programs build skills aimed directly at the job market. The Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is a shorter, more vocational credential. On the college’s Summer 2026 intake page, representative ACS programs include Early Childhood Education (2 years, 1,110 hours), IT Programmer-Analyst (2 years, 1,650 hours), Project Management (4 to 8 months, 180 hours), Residential Real Estate Broker (8 to 18 months, 450 hours), SME Accounting (8 to 12 months, 360 hours) and Executive Assistant (16 months, 750 hours). LaSalle College also runs continuing education, fully online ACS programs, and the LCI Language School located directly within the college, which is relevant if you need to strengthen your English or French before starting a program.
Entry Requirements for International Students
Admission criteria differ by credential. For a DCS program, LaSalle College requires a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or a recognized equivalent. For an ACS program, the college must deem that you have sufficient prior training and you must satisfy one of three conditions: you interrupted your studies for at least two consecutive semesters or one year, you hold an agreement between an employer and the college, or you have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies. International students who did not complete their secondary education in Canada must also provide a standardized language test result. For DCS programs the college lists IELTS Academic 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, TOEFL iBT 80 with a minimum of 20 in writing, PTE-A 61 with a minimum of 60 in writing, Duolingo 120 overall with no sub-score below 95, or Cambridge B2 First 162+. For ACS programs the thresholds are lower: IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 75, PTE-A 45 with a minimum of 51 in writing, or Duolingo 95. Results below these levels do not automatically disqualify you — LaSalle College notes that lower-scoring applicants may still be admitted with a pathway that includes upgrading courses at the LCI Language School or the Tremplin DEC program. Required documents include an official copy of your birth certificate with your parents’ names, your last academic transcript in English or French, your high school diploma or equivalent in English or French, a copy of your passport, and proof of financial capability; documents in other languages can be translated by a certified translator. Students planning to study in Quebec also need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit, but these are obtained after you receive an acceptance letter.
Costs and Budget
LaSalle College’s finances page gives international students a budget breakdown rather than a single tuition number. Study-related costs include a CAD $200 admission fee (the application page separately notes a CAD $50 admission fee paid when you apply), a CAD $150 study permit fee, books and school supplies at about CAD $200 per semester, and annual tuition that varies by program and is confirmed in your contract — the college does not publish one unified price. Some programs require specific materials or software that can cost up to CAD $2,000 per session. Immigration-related costs on the same page include the CAQ at CAD $128, a one-way flight estimated at CAD $1,000, furniture setup for an apartment at CAD $3,000, winter clothing at CAD $600, arrival expenses at CAD $300, and a work permit fee of CAD $155. For monthly living costs the college estimates housing between CAD $700 (shared) and CAD $1,300, home insurance CAD $40, telephone and internet CAD $150, electricity and hydro CAD $125, groceries and dining out CAD $400, public transportation CAD $60, leisure CAD $100, and miscellaneous CAD $100. The college also warns that cash exceeding CAD $10,000 must be declared at Canadian customs, and that most loans and bursaries are reserved for permanent residents and Canadian citizens, so international students should plan their own funding.
How to Apply and Timelines
The application process at LaSalle College is described on the international admission pages in four steps. First, prepare: gather documents, understand the CAQ and language test questions. Second, apply: complete the five-step online form in about 10 minutes, pay the CAD $50 admission fee by credit card, and upload your documents. Third, after applying: follow your application updates and start planning your study permit. Fourth, if accepted: secure your spot by paying the CAD $200 registration fee, demonstrate your financial ability, and proceed with the CAQ and study permit. The college warns that each step depends on the previous one being completed properly, and that document processing for international applicants can take up to six months, so applying early is strongly recommended. LaSalle College has three annual start dates — fall, winter and summer — with registration open all year. The Summer 2026 intake, for example, began May 11, 2026, and the checklist page lists the Fall 2026 DCS start on August 27, 2026, the Fall 2026 ACS start on September 3, 2026, and the Winter 2027 start on January 7, 2027. As a designated learning institution (DLI), LaSalle College notes that international graduates may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP); eligibility is decided under Canadian immigration rules.
Student Life and Arrival
The college’s campus is in downtown Montréal, in the Village Shaughnessy area, which the Summer 2026 page describes as close to parks, cafés, restaurants, shops, cinemas and museums. For housing, LaSalle College lists four partner student residences in Montréal — Chelsea House, EVO, Campus1 MTL and Coloc’Montréal — with furnished rooms, security, and all-inclusive rents; Chelsea House is described as the college’s official student housing partner with a floor dedicated to the LaSalle College student community. Host family stays are available through MS Homestays, and students who prefer to find their own apartment sign a lease and can search via platforms such as Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. Upon arrival the college guides students through getting a health care card, and the finances page recommends opening a Canadian bank account and carrying enough cash or traveller’s cheques to cover about two months of expenses. Students with a study permit can work on campus, and eligible students who have completed six months of full-time study can work off campus part-time up to 24 hours per week and full time during summer vacation.
What to Confirm Before Applying
Programme availability, entry requirements, and fees can vary by course, intake, and applicant background, and pages can change between updates. Before making a decision, ask the institution to identify the exact programme and campus in writing, confirm whether it is open to applicants with your citizenship and prior qualification, and state which documents will be assessed. Ask separately about tuition, compulsory charges, deposits, refund rules, English evidence, application deadlines, start dates, accommodation, and any age or guardian conditions. Keep a copy of the dated reply and compare it with the offer documents before paying. If a figure or requirement appears only on an undated third-party page, treat it as unconfirmed. A useful written answer should name the programme, intake, campus, currency, applicant category, and the date on which the information applies. Review the answer again shortly before submission because programme availability and applicant rules can change.
- Official website: https://www.lasallecollege.com/
- Identity evidence page: https://www.lasallecollege.com/about
FAQ
Q1: Is LaSalle College in Quebec or in British Columbia?
LaSalle College’s own official pages describe a single institution founded in 1959 in Montréal, Quebec, with two campuses — one in downtown Montréal and one in Laval — and no British Columbia campus. A separate UNILINK institution-identity check had flagged “Quebec/British Columbia” as an unresolved region pending confirmation; that uncertainty likely reflects confusion with a differently branded institution using a similar name, since LaSalle College Vancouver operates as a distinct entity. Always confirm which campus and legal entity a programme belongs to before applying.
Q2: What credentials and programs does LaSalle College offer?
LaSalle College organizes over 60 programs across seven schools — Art, Design and Communication; Business and Management; Education and Social Sciences; Fashion; Gaming, Animation and VFX; Hospitality and Tourism; and Information Technology. It awards two main credential types — the Diploma of College Studies (DCS), a Quebec government-recognized diploma (two-year pre-university or three-year job-market-focused streams), and the Attestation of College Studies (ACS), a shorter vocational credential such as Early Childhood Education, IT Programmer-Analyst, Project Management, Residential Real Estate Broker, SME Accounting and Executive Assistant. It also runs continuing education, fully online ACS programs, and the in-house LCI Language School.
Q3: What English or French language scores does LaSalle College require?
Requirements differ by credential. For DCS programs the college lists IELTS Academic 6.5 (min 6.0 writing), TOEFL iBT 80 (min 20 writing), PTE-A 61 (min 60 writing), Duolingo 120 (no sub-score below 95), or Cambridge B2 First 162+. For ACS programs the thresholds are lower: IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 75, PTE-A 45 (min 51 writing), or Duolingo 95. Applicants below these levels may still be admitted with upgrading courses at the LCI Language School or the Tremplin DEC program. International students who did not complete secondary education in Canada must submit a qualifying test result.
Q4: How much does it cost to study at LaSalle College as an international student?
LaSalle College does not publish one unified tuition figure — annual tuition varies by program and is confirmed in your enrolment contract. Documented study-related costs include a CAD $200 admission fee (CAD $50 of it paid at the time you apply), a CAD $150 study permit fee, about CAD $200 per semester for books and supplies, and up to CAD $2,000 per session for programs requiring specific materials or software. Separately, immigration-related costs include the CAQ (CAD $128), an estimated one-way flight (CAD $1,000), furniture setup (CAD $3,000), winter clothing (CAD $600), arrival expenses (CAD $300) and a work permit fee (CAD $155), plus monthly living costs the college estimates at roughly CAD $700–1,300 for housing alone.
Q5: How do I apply to LaSalle College and when do intakes start?
The college describes a four-step process — prepare documents and understand the CAQ/language-test requirements, complete the five-step online application and pay the CAD $50 admission fee, track your application while planning your study permit, then if accepted pay the CAD $200 registration fee and proceed with the CAQ and study permit. Document processing for international applicants can take up to six months. LaSalle College runs three annual intakes (fall, winter, summer) with rolling registration; recent confirmed start dates include the Fall 2026 DCS intake on 27 August 2026, the Fall 2026 ACS intake on 3 September 2026, and the Winter 2027 intake on 7 January 2027.
Q6: Can international students work while studying at LaSalle College?
Students holding a study permit can work on campus without a separate work permit. Eligible students who have completed six months of full-time study can work off campus part-time up to 24 hours per week, and full-time during scheduled summer vacation. As a designated learning institution (DLI), LaSalle College notes that graduates may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), though eligibility is decided under Canadian immigration rules, not by the college.
信息来源
- LaSalle College official website, https://www.lasallecollege.com/, accessed via archived snapshots as of August 2026 (the live site sits behind a security checkpoint)
- LaSalle College, “About” identity page, https://www.lasallecollege.com/about
- LaSalle College international admission, finances, and Summer 2026 intake pages, dataAsOf 7 August 2026
LaSalle College does not publish a unified tuition price — the amount in your program contract is the authoritative figure. Nothing here is a comparison or ranking against other institutions, and eligibility for the CAQ, study permit and PGWP is determined by Canadian and Quebec authorities. Last updated: August 2026. Programmes, fees and entry requirements are subject to the institution’s current official pages and offer documentation.