General information (Please Submit Fee On Registration Form Only) 

Avant-Garde College offers various beauty training programs that meet industry standards and changing trends. Hairstylist, Advanced Esthetics, and Nail Technician programs each consist of theory and practical application instruction. Students will be issued a diploma upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Admission requirements: 

High school transcript or General Education Development (GED).

18 Years of age. Students under 18 years of age require guardian consent.

Photo identification and social insurance number.

Over 19 years of age without grade 12 or GED mature status may be considered.

Financial assistance:
Avant-Garde is designated for student loan funding. Visit the Government of Saskatchewan website for more information about the Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loan program. Please note student loans will not cover cost of student kits.

Class times:
Courses are full-time, 7.5 hours per day.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Our Advanced Artificial Nail Technician program consists of 12 weeks of instruction in theory and practical applications. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 70% to pass the theoretical and practical portions of this program. A diploma will be issued upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Course duration: 
450 Hours

Fees: 

Registration Fee (payable at time of registration): $200.00

*Registration fee is not a portion of the tuition amount and is non-refundable*

Course start dates: 
Classes begin in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Financial Assistance may be available for those who qualify.

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission has made Esthetics a trade, therefore manicures & pedicures were added to the Nail Technician course. Students attending the Nail Technician course are asked not to attend wearing artificial nails as students will begin working on themselves.

*Course content subject to change without notice.

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