LaSalle College Montréal, Canada - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview
Finances
Eligibility
Department and Faculty

Overview

About this University

LaSalle College Montréal is a private higher educational institution located in Montréal which offers an impressive programme of vocational, college-level and pre-university courses. There are more than 60 programmes available across wide range of disciplines within fashion, design, hospitality, social sciences, management, and even video game design.

The college was founded in 1959 by pioneering Jean-Paul Morin. His goal was to provide education that is in line with job market demands.

Today, LaSalle College is the largest bilingual college in North America and offers many high-quality programmes across the college’s five academic schools. There are many distance learning options available for remote students, and the college has a strong international reputation for excellence. Around 40 per cent of students are international, representing over 110 different countries worldwide.

This multicultural community encourages LaSalle College students to become open-minded learners, while preparing for competitive and prestigious job roles in top international organizations in Canada and across the world.

Graduate outcomes

LaSalle College Montréal is a progressive school with a comprehensive range of vocational and career-oriented courses, spanning many disciplines within fashion, arts and design, hotel management and tourism, social sciences and education, business and technologies, and VFX, video game design. Since the school is part of the LCI Education network, students benefit from becoming part of a large international community of learners, with strong connections to competitive job markets in Canada and further afield.

The college has a dedicated Career Service, which is available to all LaSalle College students and graduates. The careers team are in tune with the latest opportunities across employment markets and can help students find summer jobs, work experience and paid internships, as well as helping final year students and graduates find suitable job roles after they complete their studies.

Portfolios is a social platform showcasing the achievements, know-how and creativity of students and graduates from LaSalle College and other member campuses in the LCI Education network. The platform provides students and graduates with the opportunity to exhibit their creations and CVs to the public as well as employers in search of new talent.

Students and graduates registered with Portfolios also have access to exclusive job offers, internships and practical advice.

The careers department offers a range of services, including training courses for resume and cover letter writing, interview training, job search techniques and more. They are an effective connection between employers and students, and graduates benefit from a lifelong service, as well as access to a yearly timetable of networking events and continued professional development workshops.

What’s new

LaSalle College is a forward-thinking and environmentally conscious institution. It works hard to improve the sustainability of its services without compromising on the quality of its tuition and accessibility to students from all around the world.

This year, the college is proud to become the first Canadian higher education provider to participate in Air Canada’s Leave Less travel program, which involves offsetting the carbon footprint of international students who travel to LaSalle’s Canadian campuses. As a result, international students are able to complete their studies at the college in an environmentally conscious and progressive manner.

This new initiative is being brought in as part of the college’s commitment to its environmental strategy, which aims to build a more sustainable community while inspiring its students to become climate-aware citizens.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Living costs

6,60,661 Living costs Source: Government of Canada

3,15,315 To live on campus Source: Government of Canada

Scholarships & funding

LaSalle College believes strongly in fair access to education. As part of the LCI Education network which trains over 20,000 students around the globe each year, the college understands that the cost of studying a course of higher education can be a significant commitment for many aspiring students.

The college’s Financial Services department is pleased to provide an expansive hub of information and resources regarding tuition fee funding via the college website. This includes links to full-time and part-time loan schemes, bursary programmes and merit-based scholarships. These funding options help students cover the cost of their studies and support academic achievement.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the college website to check their eligibility for these financial services, and to familiarize themselves with any key dates and deadlines.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

The admission procedure for entry onto each of LaSalle College’s innovative diplomas is open to students from all over the world. The college is proud to represent more than 110 nationalities among its student population and works hard to ensure that access to its impressive portfolio of courses remains open to students of all backgrounds.

Admission requirements for specific courses and particular levels of study can vary, so prospective students are encouraged to visit the subject-specific pages for full details. To apply for a place at LaSalle College, candidates are generally required to submit the following documents:

An official copy of birth certificate with the parents' name
A copy of the last academic transcript (in English or in French)
A copy of the high school diploma or equivalent (in English or in French)
A copy of the passport

If they want to study in Quebec, students will need the following documents:

Quebec acceptance certificate (CAQ)
Study permit (visa)

The college’s admissions office is open all year round, to answer any queries or question.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

LaSalle College has a rich heritage in education, with over sixty years experience in delivering high-quality vocational courses to students from Canada and from around the globe.

The applied nature of LaSalle’s courses means that students are taught by industry experts, with a wealth of experience in the most cutting-edge professional fields. They are able to provide the most relevant information and insights, ensuring that students are well prepared for a smooth entry into the career pathway of their choice.

LaSalle College values entrepreneurship highly, and places it at the core of its ethos. Opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills are built into many of its courses, with options to participate in real-world projects which foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as providing teamwork and leadership experience.

LaSalle College students thrive under the guidance of the college’s superb teaching staff and benefit from the use of innovative modern classrooms, furnished with the latest equipment and teaching technologies such as interactive whiteboards, ergonomic furniture, art installations and cutting-edge digital technology.

Department structure

LaSalle College is comprised of five distinct schools, each providing a specialized programme of courses in their respective professional fields. They are:

Fashion, Arts and Design
Business and Technology
Hotel Management and Tourism
Social Sciences and Education
VFX and Game Design

The college represents a vibrant educational ecosystem, offering more than 60 innovative programs which frequently encourage entrepreneurship and cross-collaboration between departments and subject areas.

LaSalle College operates within the Quebec educational system and awards 3 types of diplomas:

DEC (Diploma of College Studies) - Pre-university and technical programs which grant students access to degree-level study or the employment market.
AEC (Attestation of College Studies) - Continued education and technical programs which can be used to re-orient a career or swiftly acquire a new skill set.
DVS (Diploma of Vocational Studies) - Vocational training which grants a versatile diploma that becomes an asset to graduates in the search for direct employment.