This is the worst makeup school in Canada. Avoid Blanche McDonald if you need to enroll in a makeup or esthetics program. My friend joined and they ripped her off. She was so sick as a dog that I never gave her a refund. The instructors are reputed to be the worst in the business, so if you want to find employment after graduation, consider attending John Casablanca or another college rather than this fraudulent school of makeup and fashion design. These thieves will get what they deserve because they defrauded my best friend, and the world will find out. The Blanche Macdonald Centre offers professional training in makeup artistry, hair cutting, coloring, and styling, fashion design and merchandising, aesthetics/spa therapy, and nails. It is referred to as Canada’s Worst Makeup and Hair School. ADVERTISIMENT.
Preparing for College
You can “set yourself up for success” by planning your finances wisely in advance of starting your studies. The aim is to make sure you are financially ready so you can concentrate on your education. To help you and your family and to walk you through your financial options, please speak with your admissions director.
You can work one-on-one with a member of our admissions team to develop a financial budget. During your time with us, they can assist you in determining your income, potential student loan balances, other potential funding amounts, and expenses.
Our on-site student loan administrators will guide you step-by-step through the student loan application process. Our outstanding student loan staff can assist you in navigating the sometimes complex student loan system and getting back on track if a student has defaulted on a prior loan.
The College is also committed to helping students in need. To that end, the College awards tuition grants totaling more than $1 million each year. For certain start dates, there are tuition grants up to $4000 available to help with expenses.
The Blanche Macdonald Centre holds a designation certificate with the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB), and is an Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designated institution. Both of these quality designations are issued by the provincial government of British Columbia, Canada, under the authority of the Ministry of Advanced Education.
The EQA designation, which denotes that a post-secondary institution satisfies or exceeds the provincial government’s quality education standards, is Canada’s first and only provincial brand of quality for post-secondary education. The EQA designation of the Blanche Macdonald Centre is acknowledged throughout the world as a mark of high educational standards and consumer protection.
CIC Designated Learning Institution
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has designated The Blanche Macdonald Center as a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). A DLI is a university that has received permission from a provincial or territorial government to accept foreign students. Our DLI Number is O19257719332.
We will ask for payment of a non-refundable registration fee (on top of the tuition paid at enrolment) upon successful acceptance to register in your Program in order to reserve your spot. Whether you are an international or domestic student will determine how much the fee is.
- Domestic Students (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents): $250
- International Students: $900
Tuition for Canadian Students
There are various payment plan options and financing options available. Regarding any accessible Tuition Grants and potential scholarships, kindly speak with a Blanche Macdonald Admissions Director.
Program length: one year; three days per week; full-time diploma program (920 hours) Two scheduling options are available:
- Mondays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Fridays
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
For all one-year programs, the lowest tuition payment plan is available to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents at $15,800.
The Global Makeup program’s professional makeup kit costs $3,950 GST/PST (not including tuition).
Part-time Diploma program (292 hours) 6 or 9 months in length The following scheduling options are available:
- Sundays (full day) and Tuesday evenings (6 month program)
- Sundays only (9 month program)
- Saturdays only (9 month program)
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
The cheapest tuition payment plan is $6,200 for the entire program for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.
The Freelance Makeup Artistry program’s professional makeup kit costs $1,800 GST/PST (not including tuition).
A full-time diploma program (400 hours) is available with durations of three or six months. Various scheduling options are available, including:
- 3 days/week, Monday to Wednesday, 20 hours/week (6 month program)
- 3 days/week, Wednesday to Friday, 20 hours/week (6 month program)
- 3 month accelerated program, 5 days/week, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
The cheapest tuition payment plan is $8,500 for the entire program for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.
The International Makeup Studio Artistry program’s professional makeup kit costs $2,450 GST/PST (not including tuition).
Certificate program (140 hours) Duration: 3. There are two scheduling options to choose from: 5 weeks or 7 weeks.
- Full-time, Accelerated: Mondays to Fridays, 40 hours/week (3.5 week program)
- Full-time, 3 days/week. Options for the schedule include Monday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Friday, 20 hours per week.
Note: Co-op is not available for this program.
The cheapest tuition payment plan is $3,800 for the entire program for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.
The International Makeup Essentials Program Professional Makeup Kit costs $1,950 GST (not including tuition).
Workshop Duration: 2 days
Citizens of Canada and Permanent Residents: Workshop Cost: $690 GST Price includes a $200 retail value starter makeup kit.
Global Marketing: Fashion & Social Media
Program length: one year; three days per week; full-time diploma program (960 hours) Two scheduling options are available:
- Mondays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Fridays
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
Citizens of Canada and Permanent Residents of Canada: The cheapest payment option is $16,900 for the duration of the program.
Program length: one year; three days per week; full-time diploma (1080 hours) Two scheduling options are available:
- Mondays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Fridays
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
Citizens of Canada and Permanent Residents of Canada: The cheapest payment option is $16,900 for the duration of the program.
The Beginners Sewing Course is open to all interested parties and is a part-time course that meets one day per week on either Saturdays or Sundays. $600 + GST.
There are three scheduling options to choose from for the full-time diploma program (1500 hours):
- Sundays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Saturdays
- Tuesdays to Fridays
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
Citizens of Canada and Permanent Residents of Canada: The least expensive tuition payment plan is $15,800 for the duration of the program.
The Professional Hair Kit costs $2,800 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program.
Two scheduling options are available for the part-time and full-time diploma programs (600 hours): one year (part-time) or six months (full-time).
- Part-time: Sundays (full day) and Tuesday (evenings)
- Full-time: Mondays to Wednesdays OR Wednesdays to Fridays
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
The cheapest tuition payment plan is $8,100 for the entire program for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.
The Professional Hair Foundations Program Professional Hair Kit costs $2,800 GST/PST (not including tuition).
25 weeks; 3 days/week, 8 hours per day; full-time diploma program (600 hours)
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
The cheapest tuition payment plan is $6,900 for the entire program for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.
The Professional Hair Kit costs $2,000 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Professional Barbering Diploma Program.
Program length for the 250-hour part-time diploma is your choice of 13 or 20 weeks. There are two scheduling options available:
- Wednesday through Friday for the first six weeks, then Thursday and Friday for the remaining two weeks, for a total of 13 weeks.
- 20 weeks: 1. 5 days/week (Tuesday evenings and Sundays full day); 12. 5 hours/week.
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
For citizens of Canada and Permanent Residents, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $4,000 for the entire program.
The Professional Hair Kit costs $2,000 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Professional Barbering Foundations Diploma Program.
One year; three days per week; 1,100 hours full-time diploma program Two scheduling options are available:
- Mondays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Fridays
Canada Student Loan funding is available for those who qualify.
Citizens of Canada and Permanent Residents of Canada: The least expensive tuition payment plan is $15,800 for the duration of the program.
The Global Esthetics Program Professional Esthetics Kit costs $2,400 GST/PST (not including tuition).
300-hour part-time diploma program Two scheduling options are available:
- Sundays (all day) and Tuesdays (evenings), for a total of about 26 weeks.
- Saturdays only — approximately 38 weeks total
The cheapest tuition payment plan is $5,500 for the entire program for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.
The Professional Nail Kit costs $2,100 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Nail Studio Program.
Tuition for International Students
There are various payment plan options and financing options available. Regarding any accessible Tuition Grants and potential scholarships, kindly speak with a Blanche Macdonald Admissions Director.
A full-time diploma program (400 hours) is available with durations of three or six months. Various scheduling options are available, including:
- 3 days/week, Mondays to Wednesdays, 20 hours/week (6 month program)
- 3 days/week, Wednesday to Friday, 20 hours/week (6 month program)
- 3 month accelerated program, 5 days/week, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday
For international students, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $12,000 for the duration of the program.
The International Makeup Studio Program Professional Makeup Kit costs $2,450 GST/PST (not including tuition).
International Makeup Studio Co-op Work Experience Diploma Program
Duration: 1 year
Six months of study and six more months of co-op work experience make up this program. In addition to the program tuition, the following fee must be paid: Co-op Option: $ 2,000
Certificate program (140 hours) Duration: 3. There are two scheduling options to choose from: 5 weeks or 7 weeks.
- Full-time, Accelerated: Mondays to Fridays, 40 hours/week (3. 5 week program) *Co-op is not available.
- Full-time, 3 days/week. Options for the schedule include Monday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Friday, 20 hours per week.
Note: Co-op is not available for this program.
The lowest tuition payment option for international students is $4,800 for the duration of the program.
The International Makeup Essentials Program Professional Makeup Kit costs $1,950 GST/PST (not including tuition).
Program length: one year; three days per week; full-time diploma program (920 hours) Two scheduling options are available:
- Mondays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Fridays
For international students, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $24,000 for the duration of the program.
The Global Makeup Program Professional Makeup Kit costs $3,950 GST/PST (not including tuition).
Global Makeup Co-op Work Experience Diploma Program
Duration: 2 years
One academic year and one additional year of co-op work experience make up this program. In addition to the program tuition, the following fee must be paid: Co-op Option: $3,000.
Part-time Diploma program (292 hours) 6 or 9 months in length The following scheduling options are available:
- Sundays (full day) and Tuesday evenings (6 month program)
- Sundays only (9 month program)
- Saturdays only (9 month program)
The lowest international tuition payment plan is $8,800 for the duration of the program for international students.
The Freelance Makeup Artistry Program Professional Makeup Kit costs $1,800 GST/PST (not including tuition).
Workshop Duration: 2 days
For International students: Workshop Price: $690 + GST. Price includes a $200 retail value starter makeup kit.
Global Marketing: Fashion & Social Media
Program length: one year; three days per week; full-time diploma program (960 hours) Two scheduling options are available:
- Mondays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Fridays
For international students, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $23,000 for the duration of the program.
Global Marketing: Fashion & Social Media Co-op Work Experience Diploma Program
Duration: 2 years
One academic year and one additional year of co-op work experience make up this program. In addition to the program tuition, the following fee must be paid: Co-op Option: $3,000.
A 480-hour full-time diploma program is completed in six months over five days per week (Monday through Friday).
For international students, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $11,400 for the duration of the program.
International Fashion Marketing Co-op Work Experience Diploma Program
Duration: 1 year
Six months of study and six more months of co-op work experience make up this program. In addition to the program tuition, the following fee must be paid: Co-op Option: $2,000
Program length: one year; three days per week; full-time diploma (1080 hours) Two scheduling options are available:
- Mondays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Fridays
For international students, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $23,000 for the duration of the program.
Fashion Design Co-op Work Experience Diploma Program
Duration: 2 years
One academic year and one additional year of co-op work experience make up this program. In addition to the program tuition, the following fee must be paid: Co-op Option: $3,000.
The Beginners Sewing Course is open to all interested parties and is a part-time course that meets one day per week on either Saturdays or Sundays. $600 + GST.
One year, four days per week, full-time diploma program (1500 hours) Three scheduling options are available:
- Sundays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Saturdays
- Tuesdays to Fridays
For international students, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $23,000 for the duration of the program.
The Professional Hair Kit costs $2,800 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program.
Professional Hairstyling Co-op Work Experience Diploma Program
Duration: 2 years
One academic year and one additional year of co-op work experience make up this program. In addition to the program tuition, the following fee must be paid: Co-op Option: $3,000.
Two scheduling options are available for the part-time and full-time diploma programs (600 hours): one year (part-time) or six months (full-time).
- Part-time: Sundays (full day) and Tuesday (evenings)
- Full-time: 3 days/week, Mondays to Wednesdays or Wednesdays to Fridays
The lowest international tuition payment plan is $10,000 for the duration of the program for international students.
The Professional Hair Kit costs $2,800 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Professional Hairstyling Foundations Diploma Program.
25 weeks; 3 days/week, 8 hours per day; full-time diploma program (600 hours)
For international students, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $11,000 for the duration of the program.
The Professional Hair Kit costs $2,000 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Professional Barbering Diploma Program.
Program length for the 250-hour part-time diploma is your choice of 13 or 20 weeks. There are three scheduling options available:
- Wednesday through Friday for the first six weeks, then two days per week (Thursday and Friday) for the remaining three weeks.
- 20 weeks: 1. 5 days/week (Tuesday evenings and Sundays full day); 12. 5 hours/week.
The lowest international tuition payment plan is $5,500 for the duration of the program for international students.
The Professional Hair Kit costs $2,000 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Professional Barbering Diploma Program.
One year; three days per week; 1,100 hours full-time diploma program Two scheduling options are available:
- Mondays to Wednesdays
- Wednesdays to Fridays
For international students, the cheapest tuition payment plan is $23,000 for the duration of the program.
The Global Esthetics Diploma Program Professional Esthetics Kit costs $2,400 GST/PST (excluding tuition).
Global Esthetics Co-op Work Experience Diploma Program
Duration: 2 years
One academic year and one additional year of co-op work experience make up this program. In addition to the program tuition, the following fee must be paid: Co-op Option: $3,000.
300-hour part-time diploma program Two scheduling options are available:
- About 26 weeks on Sundays (all day) and Tuesdays (only evenings).
- Saturdays only – approximately 38 weeks
The lowest international tuition payment plan is $8,300 for the duration of the program for international students.
The Professional Nail Kit costs $2,100 GST/PST (excluding tuition) for the Nail Studio Diploma Program.
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FAQ
What type of school is Blanche Macdonald?
Makeup School In our cutting-edge studios, you’ll train with renowned industry professionals to hone the skills necessary to launch a successful career.
Is Blanche Macdonald accredited?
Since its founding in 1960, The Blanche Macdonald Centre has been a fully accredited college. We hold the Designation Certificate from British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance (EQA) and are a Designated Learning Institution with Citizenship and Immigration Canada.