* Ancillary Fees
International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).
The following certificates are acceptable for admission:
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs
England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects
All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.
Please forward test scores from one of the following tests with your application:
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
, 550 (paper-based test)
80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service)
, 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS)
6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)
6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0*
7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5**
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
, Overall band of 60, writing 60
Cambridge English Exam
, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo English Test***
, 95 – 100
105 – 110* (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
115 – 120** (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
*For the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports
**For the following programs: Care of Vulnerable Populations, Personal Support Worker
***The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which will be shared with Loyalist College when you send your results.
Experiential learning
Gain a competitive edge in the job market with instruction in the entire range of the production process. Develop hands-on skills in our cutting-edge facilities featuring:
The latest workstations and editing systems.
A motion capture system.
Leading industry software including Maya, Unreal 4 and the Adobe Master Suite.
Tailor your studies in third year with independent production courses and a choice of streams in animation, visual effects or gaming.
Get valuable on-the-job experience during a real world placement.
You will finish the program with professional practices and job search skills, as well as an impressive portfolio of work.
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You could work in 2D and 3D computer animation, game design, game content creation, visual effects or web design and development.
Positions include computer animators, CGI artists in the entertainment or game industry, media content providers, and web designers and developers.
There is increasing demand for 3D artists in the architectural and industrial fields.
Entry-level salaries in these industries vary from $35,000 to $39,999.* Senior animators and supervisors can earn $100,000 and higher.
Entrepreneurship and communications training also prepare students for freelance work.
| Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory): | $600 |
