"The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it" - J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan THE PROCESS Step 1: Choose Your Program After you have committed to joining Lost Boys, it is important for you to choose the right program. Go through each of our program section to see what suits you best and what you would like to expand your knowledge on. In addition, come to a decision on the career path you would like to take whether it is becoming a Compositor, an FX TD, or a Lighting Artist. Step 2: Prepare Your Portfolio & Personal Letter Once you have chosen your program, it’s time to prepare your application to attend Lost Boys. Contact our advisors to help you through this process as it may feel a bit overwhelming. Carefully review the program requirements and all the required application criteria that you need to meet. Our advisors will ensure that this will be a smooth process for you! Step 3: Submit Your Application Now that you have everything ready to go, it’s time to submit your application to us for review. You may find yourself worried about your submission and feel nervous about our response. Don’t worry! Our advisors will help you each and every part of this process while also giving you consistent feedback on how your application is doing. Step 4: Student Interview If your application meets the requirement for Lost Boys, we will contact you for a brief interview to get to know you. We ultimately want a passionate individual that is driven to be successful. However, the most important part of this interview is to get to know your personality and how you will fit into our school. In addition, some preliminary skill tests may be applied depending on your skill-set or familiarity with the program you have chosen. Step 5: Acceptance Letter You did it! You will receive a letter of acceptance through your email inviting you to join us here at Lost Boys. We can’t wait to be part of your VFX journey and be there every step of the way to support you in this process. WHAT YOU NEED General Requirements To be accepted into Lost Boys, you will need to meet the general requirements in attending our institution. Each program may have additional special requirements that you can find in the program section of the website. We highly recommend that you contact our advisors so that they can guide you through the application process and ensure you meet the requirements necessary to attend our school. It is important to note that our requirements for Montreal campus is different to our Vancouver campus. Montreal offers post-grad work permit eligibility that is not offered at Vancouver. Please contact us for more information about post-grad work permit. NOTE: If you require information on how Lost Boys is tackling the global pandemic, please refer to our COVID-19 Readiness Plan. Vancouver PROOF OF GRADUATION AND AGE You must have proof of acquiring a high-school diploma which includes a transcript from any secondary or post-secondary institution. In addition to that, provide a piece of government issued identification that shows your birth date. You can do this by scanning, photocopying, or taking a well-lit photo of your school transcript and government ID. FINANCIAL PLAN PORTFOLIO ITEMS PERSONAL STATEMENT & RECOMMENDATION LETTER MEDICAL INSURANCE Montreal PROOF OF GRADUATION AND AGE You must have proof of acquiring a post-secondary diploma which includes a transcript from any post-secondary institution. In addition to that, provide a piece of government issued identification that shows your birth date. You can do this by scanning, photocopying, or taking a well-lit photo of your school transcript and government ID. CURRICULUM VITAE CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENT & BIRTH CERTIFICATE FINANCIAL PLAN PORTFOLIO ITEMS PERSONAL STATEMENT & RECOMMENDATION LETTER MEDICAL INSURANCE (QUEBEC) For International Students (Non-Canadian Residents) All Lost Boys’ programs require international students to obtain a study permit. Please refer to the Canadian Immigration website before applying to find out the requirements necessary. We highly recommend all International students to contact us so that we can guide you through the application process. STUDY PERMIT Students from outside of Canada wishing to attend Lost Boys School of VFX will require a Student Visa issued by Canada Immigration. There is a nominal fee of $150.00 CAD for the Student Authorization/Visa which is paid to Citizen and Immigration Canada. When you apply for your visa, you will likely require the following for submission: A letter of acceptance for your program of study. Evidence of financial support during your study period, i.e., a notarized letter or affidavit from your bank or parents, or student loan documents. Evidence of intentions to return to your country of origin after your studies are complete. Evidence of prepaid tuition fees, your tuition receipt or a certified cheque or bank draft payable to the school. Proof of citizenship, i.e., passport or birth certificate. Proof of citizenship, i.e., passport or birth certificate. Include the Designated Learning Institution (DLI) Number on your study permit application. Vancouver DLI: O19274961822 Montreal DLI: O142870681702 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICAT D'ACCEPTATION DU QUEBEC (CAQ IS REQUIRED FOR MONTREAL ONLY) COVID-19 READINESS PLAN COVID-19 International Students Contact Us FINANCES Any questions about tuition, payments, and financial aid, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. Tuition Payment Schedule Breakdown We understand that choosing a high level education career pathway is a big decision. More importantly, committing to investing money into your education can potentially be a costly venture. Please visit our Experience page for a breakdown of the value of being a Lost Boy and what is included in the tuition package. Furthermore, Lost Boys Advisors continue to offer different ways in structuring your payments while also guiding you through potential options for financial assistance. APPLICATION FEE VANCOUVER There is a non-refundable $100.00 CAD fee that can be paid by cheque, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal. Application Fee payments will be paid in full when submitting your application. An advisor will assist you during the application process if you have any questions. MONTREAL There is a non-refundable $50.00 CAD fee that can be paid by cheque, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal. Upon acceptance, there is a non-refundable admission fee of $200.00 CAD with no seat deposit. TUITION CONFIRMATION DEPOSIT BALANCE OF TUITION PAYMENT METHODS Financial Aid for Canadians Financial Aid for International students, please contact us. Student Aid BC Provincial Student Loan Programs Canada and Provincial Student Loans Lifelong Learning Plan Canada Registered Education Savings Plan Student Lines of Credit Other Financial Institutions Costs of Living Students may use the following examples as a guideline to estimate their costs of living during the school year. Our table provides some average monthly expenses and is intended to help you project your cost of living in Vancouver or Montreal. When considering the cost of education it is important to consider cost of living. However, costs of living will depend on the activities in which you choose to participate. The provided information are to be taken as average cost of living and not as absolute costs you need to match. VANCOUVER All Costs are averaged and calculated by reputable online sources. However, it will not accurately depict the lifestyle that you may live. Thus, what you see here is a rough idea of what you may spend but not exactly! There are many economic ways of saving money that we can help find you. Average Single Bedroom Housing Ranges From $1200.00 to $2,234.80 per month We recommend housing with other students to lower the cost of housing down to $800-$1000 per month! Phone = $75 per month Transportation = $95 per month (fixed) Groceries and household items = $317 per month Entertainment and dining out = $270 per month Social Events = $120 per month Health and fitness = $79 per month Overall: A single person monthly cost averages around $1,177.26 CAD without rent. This is a single person not a single student. MONTREAL READY TO APPLY? Contact Us Apply Now LOST BOYS SCHOOL OF VFX Copyright © 2020 Lost Boys Studios School of Visual Effects. Lost Boys’ programs are approved by the PTIB of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. LOCATIONS VANCOUVER 1825 Victoria Diversion Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5N 2K2 MONTREAL - Campus D'Effets Visuels #105 - 2261 Avenue Papineau Montréal, QC, Canada, H2K 4J5