Academy of Fashion Design FAQ

Program FAQ List

• Does the school have an attendance policy?

  Students must be in attendance at least 90% of every month.  After 2 months of failing to attend at that rate, disciplinary action will commence.  If your attendance does not improve you will be asked to withdraw from the school.

• Must I take my Certificate Program before my Diploma?

  Yes, all of our long term programs start with the certification program.  However, any students transferring from other Fashion Design programs may be eligible for a prior learning assessment (This does not include at home training) that can be set up with the school in advance to their application submission. 

• Can I apply for my Diploma program when filling out my first application?

  Yes, If you have already made the decision to study at the Academy of Fashion Design for our Diploma Program you can select that option with the understanding that your first 8 months of study will be the Certificate Program and the second 8 months of study will be the Diploma Program. 

• What are the Academy of Fashion Designs Prerequisites?

  All of the students must have an intense passion of the Fashion Industry in addition to their High School Diploma / Equivalency, or be eligible to apply as a mature student. 

International FAQ List

• Does the school have an attendance policy?

  Students must be in attendance at least 90% of every month.  After 2 months of failing to attend at that rate, disciplinary action will commence.  If your attendance does not improve you will be asked to withdraw from the school.

• Can I apply for my Diploma program when filling out my first application?

  Yes, If you have already made the decision to study at the Academy of Fashion Design for our Diploma Program you can select that option with the understanding that your first 8 months of study will be the Certificate Program and the second 8 months of study will be the Diploma Program. 

• What are the Academy of Fashion Designs Prerequisites?

  All of the students must have an intense passion of the Fashion Industry in addition to their High School Diploma / Equivalency, or be eligible to apply as a mature student. 

• Do my Transcripts have to be translated to English?

  Academy of Fashion Design requires that International Students have their transcripts translated to English as does the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).  We ask that you submit both the Notarized translation and the original document at the time of your application.