The Art Institute of Vancouver is an accredited school under the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia (PCTIA) #203 - 1155 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2P4 and registered with the Ministry of Advanced Education, Student Services Branch.

The Art Institute of Vancouver students are eligible for provincial student loans in British Columbia and other provinces. Please consult an admissions representative for details.

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver is recognized by the Industry Training Authority as a designated training provider for Professional Cook 1 and Professional Cook 2 (PC1 and PC2).

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Graphic Design program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development effective March 31, 2010 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

The Bachelor of Science in Game Programming program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education and effective July 20, 2011 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Web Design program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective August 3, 2011 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective October 31, 2011 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

The Art Institute of Vancouver is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Certificate’s and Diploma’s. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1-202-336-6780.

Annual Accreditation Review
As an accredited institution, The Art Institute of Vancouver undergoes an annual review of its operations by PCTIA. The most recent annual review was successfully completed in May, 2011.