LaSalle College
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| Motto | Make it happen |
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| Type | College |
| Established | 1959 |
| Affiliation | Non-Denominational |
| Students | International & Local |
| Undergraduates | Pre-university, Technical |
| Postgraduates | Not available |
| Address |
2000 Sainte-Catherine Street West Montreal, (Quebec) Canada H3H 2T2, Montreal, Quebec, Canada45°29′29″N 73°34′53″W / 45.49139°N 73.58139°WCoordinates: 45°29′29″N 73°34′53″W / 45.49139°N 73.58139°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | blue & orange |
| Affiliations | ACCC, CCAA, CBIE |
| Website | www.collegelasalle.com/ |
2000 Sainte-Catherine Street West
LaSalle College is a Canadian private college founded in 1959. Based in Montreal, Quebec, the institution offers both vocational and pre-university programs. LaSalle College offers over 60 programs (DEC, AEC and DEP).
LaSalle College has a strong international focus and is the keystone of LCI Education Network, an international network of 21 establishments in 11 countries and 4 continents. LaSalle College offers various international opportunities to its students. International students represent close to 20% of LaSalle College’s student population.
LaSalle College is composed of 5 schools: Fashion, Arts & Design, Hotel Management & Tourism, Business & Technologies, Humanities & Social Sciences and E-Learning. LaSalle College graduates include Denis Gagnon, Marie Saint-Pierre, Travis, Taddeo Anastasia Radevich, Mariouche Gagné, Annie Horth, and Thomas Tait. Gianni Falzone and Mike Derderian, two 2005 alumni who created the label Pavoni have seen their creations worn by high-profile celebrities such as Katy Perry, Gergie, Shakira, Miranda Lambert, Celine Dion, Mariah Carrey, Nelly Furtado, Kelly Minogue and Carrie Underwood.
In 2013, Fashionista.com ranked LaSalle College amongst’ the world top 50 fashion schools. In 2014, LaSalle College earned 4 prizes out of 5 at the Telio Design Competition.
LaSalle College was founded in 1959 by Jean-Paul Morin, often referred to as «the father of fashion in Quebec». His goal was to give the Quebec population at the time new career opportunities by receiving education directly from experts. For this Canadian entrepreneur, quality education meant offering programs that met industry demands. The very first program offered was a secretarial course. The highest form of success was when his graduates were able to directly apply their acquired skill set in the workplace.
In collaboration with Delta Airlines, LaSalle College launches its very own Airline Services program.
LaSalle College paves their path as the first educational establishment to offer training in fashion technologies.
L’Ecole de mode du LaSalle College is born. The three-year Fashion Design program is launched whereby graduates receive a diploma of collegial studies (DEC)
LaSalle College has five schools under its banner, each specializing in their respective industries:
LaSalle College offers over 60 programs to choose from, taught mostly by teachers who are professionals in their respective field.
All programs are designed by field experts and a strong emphasis is placed on gaining professional experience before graduating. Most programs have an integrated internship that is required to graduate. Students can also take part in work/study programs that allows them to experience a paid internship during the summer months.
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