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Vancouver Animation School is accredited in British Columbia, this means that we protect your tution through the Student Training Completion Fund.
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Tuition Social Responsibility
We welcome students from anywhere in the world, we offer a simple tuition model where the tuition is the same for all our full time diploma programs. Our programs are designed in a way that our students can work and study at the same time, this allows them to pay for their education as they go.
Canadian Students
Tuition fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD), reviewed annually by the Advisory Board and are subject to change without notice.
International Students
Tuition fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD), reviewed annually by the Advisory Board and are subject to change without notice.
Application Fee
Canadian Students
$125 CAD Non refundable
International Students
$250 CAD Non refundable
Continuing Education Certificate Courses (Includes Application Fee)
| Name | Number of Payments | Duration | Cost |
| Introduction to Concept Art | 1 | 1 month | $499 |
| Introduction to 3D Character Animation | 1 | 1 month | $499 |
| Introduction to Matte Painting | 1 | 1 month | $499 |
| Introduction to Video Game Design | 1 | 1 month | $499 |
| Introduction to 2D Computer Animation | 1 | 1 month | $499 |
| Introduction to 3D Modeling | 1 | 1 month | $499 |
| Introduction to FX-TD | 1 | 1 month | $499 |
| Anime and Manga: Getting Started | 1 | 1 month | $250 |
| Anime and Manga: World Building | 1 | 1 month | $250 |
| Anime and Manga: Ink and Colour | 1 | 1 month | $250 |
| Writing for Animation | 1 | 3 months | $1,497 |
Continuing Education Courses are taxable if taken within Canada. Taxes are applied based on the province of residence according to Canada Revenue Agency regulations.
Credits from Continuing Education courses can be used towards our Diploma Programs within six months of application.
A minimum of 3 students is required to start the course
Full Time Diploma Programs - Canadian Students Tuition
| Online Diploma Programs | ||||
| Program | Duration | Tuition | ||
| Digital Matte Painting Diploma | 12 Months | $18,500 | ||
| 3D Character Animation Diploma | 12 Months | $18,500 | ||
| Concept Art Diploma | 12 Months | $18,500 | ||
| Video Game Design Diploma | 12 Months | $18,500 | ||
| Animated Short Films Diploma | 12 Months | $18,500 | ||
| 2D Computer Animation Diploma | 12 Months | $18,500 | ||
| Advanced 3D Modeling Diploma | 12 Months | $18,500 | ||
| Effects Technical Director Diploma | 12 Months | $18,500 | ||
| Payment Options | Frequency | Amount Due | ||
| A | Full Payment | $18,500 | ||
| B | Trimesterly | $4,810 | ||
| C (not available for students on a study permit) | Monthly | $1,775 | ||
Full Time Diploma Programs - International Students Tuition
| Online Diploma Programs | ||||
| Program | Duration | Tuition | ||
| Digital Matte Painting Diploma | 12 Months | $24,500 | ||
| 3D Character Animation Diploma | 12 Months | $24,500 | ||
| Concept Art Diploma | 12 Months | $24,500 | ||
| Video Game Design Diploma | 12 Months | $24,500 | ||
| Animated Short Films Diploma | 12 Months | $24,500 | ||
| 2D Computer Animation Diploma | 12 Months | $24,500 | ||
| Advanced 3D Modeling Diploma | 12 Months | $24,500 | ||
| Effects Technical Director Diploma | 12 Months | $24,500 | ||
| Payment Options | Frequency | Amount Due | ||
| A | Full Payment | $24,500 | ||
| B | Trimesterly | $6,370 | ||
Part Time Diploma Programs (not available for students on a study permit)
| Online Diploma Programs | ||||
| Program | Duration | Tuition | ||
| 3D Character Animation Diploma - Part Time | 24 Months | $21,050 | ||
| Concept Art Diploma - Part Time | 24 Months | $21,050 | ||
| Payment Options | Frequency | Amount Due | ||
| A | Full Payment | $21,050 | ||
| B | Annually | $11,035 | ||
| C | Per Term | $5,775 | ||
| D | Monthly | $1,010 | ||
Students Loans
See financial aid and student loans
Additional supplies
Additional supplies refer to a Webcam, Headphones, Microphone, Hardware and Software. Enrolled students will be eligible for academic discounts on Hardware, Software, Books and Art Supplies from multiple vendors. Some supplies are optional, please refer to our program requirements.
Scholarships available
We are pleased to be one of the few schools offering scholarships. Scholarships are based on merit composed of an art Portfolio and Official Grades from your previous school. We offer 4 scholarships a year, once granted they must be maintained throughout the course of studies with a minimum of GPA B+.
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Refund Policy
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