Full-Time Programs: Classes start daily at 8:30 am. Please arrive before class starts and be ready to go! If you are in a short program, please refer to the emails from Admissions.
There will be a power-point presentation on school policies. Please speak to admissions if you miss orientation day.
Please be in school dress code. Dress code can be found in the school handbook.
Indoor Shoe Policy: Please ensure you have a clean pair of schools to change into (winter weather months)
Locker assignment: Please bring any type of lock.
Parking Options:
Street parking is free, however there is a time limit of 2 hours.
Students can chose to park in near by side streets or the vacant lot next to the Academy while it is available.
Lunch Options:
near by options include:
5 Bean Cafe,
Yew Street Food Hall,
Jamaican Kitchen, Logjam
School Facilities:
Fridge, Water Unit, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Kuerig, and Coffee Station avaliable on site.
The Academy does not have a dorm or onsite housing options. We encourage students to secure their own rental units.
Email Admissions for support: beauty@interioracademy.com
Hotels Near Interior Academy
Nearby hotels/motels provide a temporary solution to short-term housing needs arising at the last minute. Monthly/weekly rental works best for temporary stay.
*Rates are subject to change, please check with the establishment. Please note, we do not recommend or endorse any of the listings. Please inspect and investigate any listings.
Hotel | Distance to Academy | Kitchenette | Services | Rate (2025) |
Ramada By Wyndham Kamloops 555 West Columbia Street 1-250-374-0358
| 27 minutes by bus | common kitchen | bedding, bath linen, towels | $1,250/28 days for single occupancy $1400/28 days double occupancy $500 security deposit |
Plaza Hotel Kamloops Downtown | 10 minutes by bus | common kitchen | bedding, | $1,200/month for single occupancy (or $500 weekly) |
Scott’s Inn & Suites | 30 minutes | available | bedding, | $1,900/month for single occupancy |
Country View Motor Inn | 27 minutes | available | bedding, | $1200/month for double kitchen, double occupancy |
Private Apartments
| Apartment Complex | Address in Kamloops | Manager/Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Manor | 1336 Columbia St | Rob McCauley 250-851-2826 |
| The Oaks Apartments, The Pines Apartments | 373 and 423 Battle St. | Kathleen Lewis 250-374-3429 |
| Peterson Landing Apartments | 1430 Summit Dr. | Kathleen Lewis 250-374-3429 |
| Viscount Villa, Rembrandt, Sun City Court, Arrowstone Manor, Hillsview Apartments | 277, 293, 383, 403, 423 Arrowstone Dr. | Shawn Curtis 250-819-3691 |
| Kelson Manor Apartments | 465 and 481 Greenstone Dr. | Jesse Royce 250-682-0450 |
| Dufferin Terrace Apartments | 525 Dalgleish Dr. | Jesse Royce 250-682-0450 |
| Stetson Place | 595 Dalgleish Dr. | Jillian Royce 250-314-4490 |
| College Manor | 670 McBeth Pl. | Jillian Royce 250-314-4490 |
| Aberdeen Apartments | 949, 1051, 1103 Hugh Allan Dr. | Rhonda Tomlin 250-299-8740 |
| Glynnwood Terrace Apartments | 1140 Hugh Allan Dr. | Rhonda Tomlin 250-299-8740 |
| Legacy Square and Liberty Pointe Apartments | 895 and 865 University Dr. | Rhonda Tomlin 250-299-8740 |
| Summit Village Residences | 1415 Summit Dr. | 250-320-0538 |
| Columbia Property Management | Office: #101-388 First Ave. | 250-851-9310 |
Welcome to BC.
Information on services in our province.
Free mental-health supports are available 24 hours a day for B.C.’s post-secondary students who may be coping with anxiety, depression and other concerns.
Here2Talk is a virtual counselling service that provides immediate mental-health support to students via the downloadable Here2Talk app, over the phone, or through online chat sessions.
https://here2talk.ca/faq
Other Crisis Resources:
https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/resource/310-mental-health-support
Crisis Lines
Planning your post-secondary education can feel overwhelming, but there are many resources available to make it easier.
Whether you’re trying to decide what school to attend or what program to take, there are websites designed to help you.
Government Financial Aid
In Canada, student financial assistance is available from the federal and provincial/territorial governments. Your application would be made through the province in which you are considered a resident.
There are two main forms of government assistance available: loans and grants. Student loans must be paid back but in most cases the grants do not need to be repaid.
Benefits of government student assistance
- No interest while you are a full-time student, and for federal loans and some provinces including BC, no interest is charged during repayment either!
- No payments required while you are a full-time student
- Applying for a provincial loan initiates the process by which your eligibility is evaluated for grants
Interior Academy hosts small class sizes to ensure our students can receive one-on-one with their instructors. Should you require learning accommodations, individualized learning plans or wish to discuss our learning outcomes please schedule an appointment with our office so we can discuss your education path.
Disability Accommodations Requests: Disability Accommodation Form
City Of Kamloops Events:
https://www.tourismkamloops.com/
City Of Kamloops Activities:
https://www.kamloops.ca/recreation-culture/register-program/activity-guide
Kamloops Community Events:
https://www.tnrl.ca/
YMCA Activities:
https://www.kamloopsy.org/
Our diploma programs are full time and run Tuesday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Many students maintain part-time jobs and outside activities with this schedule.
Find out why every year, more than 100,000 students come here to study at all levels, and many choose to stay.
Workplace Standards and Safety
Transit Services in Kamloops, BC
Finding Childcare – A list of resources
Daycare Services
The following is a list of daycare services in the Kamloops area:
- Aberdeen Hills Montessori Preschool
- Between Friends Out Of School Care
- Big Adventures After School Care
- Boys & Girls Club Of Kamloops
- Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre
- Brock Kids Care
- Building Blocks Childcare
- Cactus Kidz Play Care
- Cariboo Child Care
- Children’s Circle Daycare Society
- Children’s Place Childcare Center
- Chris’ Child Care
- Crackerjacks Family Daycare
- Creative Beginnings Preschool
- Cuddlebear Family Daycare
- Curious Minds Montessori Daycare
- Dani’s Daycare
- Desert Palms
- Dolph In Preschool
- Enriched Daycare
- Everyday Adventures Dayhome
- First Steps Program Of The Boys And Girls Club Of Kamloops
- Fun And Learning Out Of Schoo
- G’s Daycare
- Gingerbread House
- Gleneagles – Sahali Daycare
- Half Pints Daycare
- Happy Hearts Family Daycare
- Happy Honeybees Child Care
- Helping Hands Early Learning Centre
- Holding Hands
- Hollyburn Early Learning Centre
- Imprints Family Child Care
- Janet’s Home Daycare
- Juniper Joyce’s Home Away From Home
- Just Horsin Around Daycare
- Kamloops Child Development Centre
- Kamloops Christrian School Assoc / Kamloops
- Kamloops Kidz Pineview Campus
- Kamloops Kidz Sahali Campus
- Kamloops Kidz Valleyview Campus
- Kamloops Montessori Preschool/kindergarten
- Kamloops Village Garden Montessori Early Learning Centre
- Kamloops Village Garden Montessori Early Learning Centre
- Kare Bear Family Child Care
- Karen’s Family Daycare
- Kid Zone Dayhome
- Kiddies Korner & Fun & Learning
- Kiddy Cottage Daycare
- Kids & Company Kamloops
- Kids Kare Childcare
- Kids Time Childcare Ltd
- Kidz R Us Daycare
- Kim Care
- L’il Scholars Preschool
- Laugh And Learn Childcare
- Laugh And Learn Childcare
- Leandra’s Lil’ Explorers Daycare
- Lil’ Foot Childcare
- Little Bear Licensed Child Care
- Little Diplomas Preschool
- Little Diplomas Preschool
- Little Ducklings Childcare
- Little Lamb Daycare
- Little Learners Preschool
- Little Lions Family Child Care
- Little Munchkins Family Daycare
- Little Peeps Daycare
- Little Scholars Family Daycare
- M & M Family Child Care
- Magical Moments Family Daycar
- Magpie Corners Family Daycare
- Mcdonald Park Child Care Centr
- Moving Mountains Childcare
- Mr. Miller’s Learning Adventures
- My World Of Discovery Childcare
- Oak Hills Family Childcare
- Pitter Patter Daycare
- Play And Learn Child Care
- Play To Learn Licensed Childcare
- Playtime Daycare
- Puddle Jumpers Daycare
- Puddles And Mud Childcare
- R.m.s. Horticultural Program
- Sahali Montessori Preschool / K
- Sandy’s Family Daycare
- Seed To Apple Tree Learning Centre
- Sheila’s Family Daycare
- Sixth Avenue Childcare
- Small Blessings Family Childcare Ltd
- Stephanie’s Small World Daycare Ltd
- Summit Childcare
- Sunhill Montessori Casa (preschool)
- Sunnyside Child Care
- Sunshine Preschool
- Sweet Home
- Sweet Home Cafe
- Sweet Pea Childcare
- T.j.’s Day Care
- Teddybear Family Daycare
- Tender Care Family Daycare
- The Courtyard Child Care
- The Treasure Chest Family Childcare
- Tiny Stars Daycare
- Tiny Treasures Family Child Care
- Treasure Island Family Child Care
- Val’s Family Child Care
- Westsyde Country Day Montessori Preschool
- Young Care
Current Student Forms:
Looking for a specific form, please email your instructors or school administrators.
- hair@interioracademy.com
- spa@interioracademy.com
- beauty@interioracademy.com
Handbooks:
Calenders:
Please note:
None of our programs are valid for a post-grad work permit.
Graduates must be sponsored by the employer to obtain employment.
Interior Academy Awards is an event that celebrates our graduates! Encapsulating all intakes for a full year, graduates are invited back for an evening of celebration and awards.
June 7th 2025
Awards:
Leadership Award
Outstanding Achievement
Client Favorite
Dawn Price Awards
