FAQ

Answers to your questions

Admissions

How can I register for the admission tests?

Preregister with the “Admissions” form
The school will then contact you to arrange a meeting date.

What diploma is required to apply to ISART DIGITAL?

Students must present the national diploma that attests to the completion of high school (A-Levels/High School Diploma).

What is the cost of the admission tests?

Admission tests are free of charge.

What are ISART's admissions statistics?

One out of three applicants is selected following the admissions tests.

How long do the admission tests last?

The duration of the tests varies according to the course of study. Details are given in the Admission Guide available on each course page.

What are the selection criteria used by the jury?

The jury’s decision is based on your motivation and the results of the admission tests (interview + portfolio and/or written tests and/or other documents according to the course concerned). These assessment elements provide a very clear view of each candidate’s profile.

Can I directly enter an upper-level year?

Admission to higher years is possible for the following courses:

Game Programming
Game Design
Tech Game Art
3D Film
Creative & Strategy Management (in France)

When are the results of the admission tests available?

We email results individually to each candidate within one week of the end of the written tests. There will be three possible answers:

candidate’s application accepted. You will need to accept your offer of admission and complete the enrollment process within the given deadline
candidate’s application waitlisted: depending on your rank on the waiting list, the school will come back to you if a place becomes available
candidate’s application rejected: unfortunately, the results of your tests are insufficient to enter the school.

What should I include in my portfolio?

The jury provides an Admission Guide that you must read carefully. This Guide provides information for:

written tests (duration and content for game programming’s program)
the interview (duration)
the portfolio to be prepared and presented

Find details in the Admission Guide available on each course page.

Financing

How much does it cost to attend ISART DIGITAL?

More information under the Fees & Financing tab.

Housing

How do I find housing in Montreal?

ISART provides students a housing sheet with housing advice, addresses of student residences and websites to consult.