Bow Valley College Interior Decorating international tuition and entry

CALGARY · DIPLOMA

Interior Decorating
Bow Valley College

Interior Decorating is a two-year, four-term diploma in planning spaces through colour, materials, lighting and function. Bow Valley's page marks the program Not PGWP eligible. Its displayed international tuition totals $28,932 before mandatory fees, equipment and personal costs.

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CredentialDiploma
Published duration4 Terms
Program credits60
International tuition estimate$28,9322026-27 rates · Additional fees apply
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

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Students need their own Windows 10 or newer 64-bit laptop with an i7 quad-core processor or later, 16GB RAM, a dedicated graphics card, 512GB SSD and a 13-inch 1080p display. A portable backup drive, at least two USB ports and a three-button scroll-wheel mouse are also required. The source does not support macOS.

YOUR STUDY BUDGET

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Published 2026-27 estimates are a planning reference. They are not a price guarantee for a later intake.

International tuition

Study period Estimated tuition
Term 1 $6,730
Term 2 $7,145
Term 3 $7,145
Term 4 $7,912
Total of displayed terms $28,932

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$6,730
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$150
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$6,880

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When applying$150

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After accepting an offer$1,500

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RECORDED LABELS

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Winter 2027 Closed
Fall 2027 Open
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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Subject requirements with two alternatives

The school-subject route requires both English and mathematics. The GED thresholds differ from the business diplomas, so use this program's own scores.

  1. English and mathematics

    Credit in English 30-1 or at least 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent, and at least 60% in Math 10C, or equivalent.

  2. GED alternative

    Successful completion of the five-test GED, including standard scores of at least 520 in Interpreting Literature and Art, 520 in Writing Skills and 450 in Mathematics.

  3. College assessment alternative

    Satisfactory results on Bow Valley College's Admission and Placement Test. English proficiency and assessment of foreign academic documents remain separate requirements.

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Interior Decorating uses the general proficiency policy, including IELTS Academic with every band at 6.0, TOEFL 83, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 59–64 as printed, CLB 8 in each strand or BVC Academic English 2 at B−. Academic English 1 is not listed as accepted. Language proficiency does not establish personal admission or permit eligibility.

Education alternatives

  • Canadian English-course routeSuccessful completion of the Alberta English Language Arts course or equivalent Canadian education meeting the academic English condition for this diploma.
  • High school taught in EnglishTranscripts showing three full-time years of high school where English was the language of instruction.
  • Post-secondary study taught in EnglishTranscripts showing successful completion of one full-time post-secondary year where English was the language of instruction.
Test validity
Two years from testing
At program start
Results must still be valid
Evidence
Official results required
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THE COURSE SEQUENCE

Design study with selected later-term options

The diploma has 60 credits across four 15-credit terms. The first two terms each require five courses. Terms three and four each have four required courses and at least one choice from two three-credit options. The capstone is included within the final-term required courses. The college attributes recognition to the Decorators and Designers Association of Canada; that is not an automatic individual designation.

Term 115 credits

Complete the following courses:

Code Course Credits
COMM1101 Interpersonal Relationships And Communication Skills 3
IDEC1101 Colour and Light in Decorating 3
IDEC1103 Principles & Elements of Design 3
IDEC1104 Space Planning and Drafting 3
IDEC1201 Drawing and Sketching 3
Term 215 credits

Complete the following courses:

Code Course Credits
CADD1101 AutoCAD I 3
IDEC1102 History of Decorating Styles 3
IDEC1106 Textiles & Furniture 3
IDEC1401 Surfaces & Backgrounds 3
IDEC1999 Interior Decorating Studio I 3
Term 315 credits

Complete the following courses:

Code Course Credits
CADD2101 AutoCAD II 3
IDEC2201 Presentations and Illustrations 3
IDEC2997 Interior Decorating Studio II 3
IDEC2502 Professional Problem Solving 3

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Code Course Credits
IDEC1105 Window Coverings 3
IDEC2100 Kitchen and Bath Design 3
Term 415 credits

Complete the following courses:

Code Course Credits
DESN2101 Universal Design: Spaces for All 3
IDEC2102 Sustainable Interiors 3
IDEC2501 The Business of Interior Decorating 3
IDEC2996 Interior Decorating Capstone Project 3

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Code Course Credits
IDEC2701 Staging & Redesign 3
IDEC2103 Residential Construction Basics 3
PREPARING FOR THE PROGRAM

Recommendations and delivery details

  • The recommended computer upgrades are 32GB RAM, a 15-inch display and 1TB storage. They should not be confused with the lower published minimums.
  • In-person and online classes may be available, but every course is not offered in every term. Confirm the timetable for your planned course load and the program's current classification before committing.
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Sources and planning scope

Sources checked 29 October 2026. The tuition dataset identifies 2026-27. The intake resource has conflicting freshness metadata, so its observed labels require confirmation before use as current availability. Individual admission, equivalency and immigration decisions remain with the relevant institution or authority.