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. 

Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ 2025

The Academy does not have a dorm or onsite housing options. We encourage students to secure their own rental units. 

Please visit the BC Tenancy Act website for information on renting in BC!

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. 

Private Apartments

Welcome to BC. 

Information on services in our province.

Services with vaccinations and immunizations: https://immunizebc.ca/public-health-unit/kamloops-health-centre

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

Get help with substance abuse.

Female Health/Reproductive Health: 

Providing confidential and non-judgemental testing, treatment, health education and referrals. 

Sexual Health: 

Options: https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/

Pregnancy: https://www.hopewellkamloops.ca/

The Perinatal Outreach Program (POP) fosters whole person care that includes the physical, mental, social, financial, intellectual and spiritual needs of our clients. This program is geared towards mothers and families who are low-income, are in need of a stronger social support system, or who need additional emotional support during and after pregnancy.

https://www.interiorhealth.ca/services/sexual-and-reproductive-health-clinics

Period Promise – United Way for period products

Class A and Class B Programs must meet English Language Proficiency.

Please see list of options.

Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR)
Option 1  Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years if the Grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.

This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.

Option 2  2 years of full-time post-secondary education* have been completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, and IQAS).

*Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.

Option 3  Where English is the program’s language of instruction, evidence of achievement in a recognized standardized language test/assessment* at an overall level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (academic) or higher.
o All accepted language tests/assessments must be listed with a minimum score/level specified for each. ‘Or equivalent’ will not be accepted.
o Language tests must include assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Option 4  Evidence of graduation from language program with a minimum grade/level from a Languages Canada accredited institution with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry (no further testing required) to a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada. The pathway/articulation agreement must be current at the date of enrolment.

Option 5
 Evidence that a language standard defined and accepted by a third-party regulator has been met.

This may include minimum language standards or testing options set by a third-party regulator (e.g., Health Colleges, Public Registries, Transport Canada, etc.).

Option 6 Important note: this option may only be applied when:
o English is the program’s language of instruction, and
o the applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers, and
o the applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined in this policy

Accuplacer:
 Applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and
 Applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English* in a country where the English is one of the principal languages, and
 Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores:
o Reading: 230, and
o Writing: 230, and
o WritePlacer: 4

*Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.
Accuplacer may not be used to demonstrate that a student meets an admission requirement other than language proficiency. For example, Accuplacer may not be used to demonstrate that a student meets a Math 11 admission requirement.

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.

Learn Live Information in BC

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: 

Current Student Forms:  

Program Deferment Request

Disability Accommodation Form

Hair Practicum Package

Institution Exit Survey

Looking for a specific form, please email your instructors or school administrators. 

• hair@interioracademy.com
• spa@interioracademy.com
• beauty@interioracademy.com

Handbooks:

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2025

Calendars: 

2025 School Calendar

2026 School Calendar

Please note: 

None of our programs are valid for a post-grad work permit. 

Graduates must be sponsored by the employer to obtain employment. 

To learn more about work permits, please visit this site. 

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