At Sheridan College in Oakville, Canada, Diploma in Interior Decorating, Virtual, Online is offered as a diploma in Interior Design programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,858 per year (CAD 4,901 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Interior Design
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,901 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,858 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Develop your creativity while you build your career.Program OverviewBenefits of our program Professional studio environment. Industry-standard software (CAD, SketchUp, 20/20, Photoshop), focusing on 2D and 3D rendering. Full access to finishes, paints and samples in our decorating and design resource room. Periodic excursions to local design and product showrooms. Three-week work placement. A full professional skill set Plan and decorate residential and small commercial environments, from programming to final presentation drawings. Draft using professional standards to visually communicate details and design concepts. Freehand draw, sketch and apply mixed media to presentations. Design and implement marketing and sales strategies. Flexible and collaborative learningUsing your own laptop, you'll work collaboratively with faculty and classmates while enjoying 24/7 access to coursework, lecture notes, assignments, presentations and other resources. Because it mimics the structure of the workplace, this learning model gives Sheridan graduates a significant advantage in the job market.Additional informationIn Sheridan's two-year Interior Decorating diploma program, your creativity will be nurtured. Industry professionals — including suppliers, decorators and designers — are invited as guest lecturers to speak on a variety of subjects. You'll also gain knowledge of the Ontario Building Code. You'll enter the work force with a developed interior decorating sensibility, plus the business acumen to compete for clients and run an efficient, profitable business. Design competitions Our students have consistently taken honours in the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA, previously CDECA) Design Competition. Interior Decorating students also participate in the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Design Competition. DDA-recognized institution Sheridan's Interior Decorating diploma program is recognized by the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA™). The most influential association for decorators and design industry professionals in Canada. Opportunities for further education After completing your two-year Interior Decorating program and building your portfolio, you may be interested in applying to Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program. Program duration Program duration for September starts is two academic years. Program duration for January starts is 16 months continuous. Check out our students' work: Interior Decorating on Instagram PINDE
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent including English, Grade 12 at the ENG4C or ENG4U level. Applicants aged 19 or older who lack this prerequisite may apply as mature students; they may be required to complete assessment testing in English, math and/or science, or a preparatory course through Sheridan's Academic Upgrading program. Selection ranks the average of an applicant's six highest senior-level credits, including the required course; no portfolio submission is stated for admission. Sheridan's institution-wide English proficiency requirement for certificate and diploma programs applies to applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with no section below 20 (a redesigned iBT scale applies from 2026), PTE Academic 58 with no section below 49, Duolingo English Test 105 with no subscore below 85, or CAEL 60 with no section below 50. Admission requirements are identical for the virtual, online-synchronous delivery and the on-campus hybrid offering; only program duration and format differ.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and offers can go out from 1 November 2026, with portfolio- and audition-based programmes deciding later in March; accepted offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2027. Winter and Spring/Summer 2027 entry use the same portal but Sheridan publishes no fixed equal-consideration date for them and reviews those on an ongoing basis. International applicants apply directly through Sheridan's own International Application Portal, not ontariocolleges.ca; the college publishes no fixed international deadline and admits on a rolling, space-permitting basis, so early application is advised for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
