Introducing the SPAO PATH

  • Have you taken a SPAO class before, but don’t know what to take next?

  • Have you ever wondered how far your efforts could take you?

  • Looking to reduce tuition for the SPAO College Diploma Program?

The SPAO PATH is here to help.

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The SPAO PATH: Step Towards Your Creative Goals

Image detail by SPAO alum Gen Labbé

1. Discover your journey at SPAO.
Where to begin, what classes you could take next, and where your journey can lead.

Image detail by SPAO alum Ava Margueritte

2. Earn tuition credit through select classes.
Taking certain classes (highlighted in red) can lead to a reduction in tuition fees for SPAO’s College Diploma Program.

Image detail by SPAO alum David Aldridge

3. Unlock the SPAO PATH Bursary
Completing all courses highlighted in red guarantees a $5,000 bursary OR direct entry into Year 2 of SPAO’s College Diploma Program.

CARVE OUT YOUR OWN PATH
The SPAO PATH infographic offers suggested pathways for your part-time studies—it's a guide, not a rulebook, designed to help you explore your options and plan your own unique journey.

  • *Please note that the Part-time Studies Path may lead to a reduction of tuition fees or allow an individual for consideration of advanced standing in the diploma program; however, part-time studies classes are non-vocational and do not contribute to any form of certification, diploma or a T2202 tax receipt.

  • Email us at part-time@spao.ca with any questions about the SPAO Path!

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STAPLE CLASSES

SPAO offers new classes regularly; however, below you will find a list of classes that we are likely to offer at least once every calendar year.

SPAO PATH classes, indicated with a star ✪ below or outlined in RED in the graphic above, can contribute to a reduction in tuition fees up to a maximum of $5000 for SPAO’s College Diploma Program OR individuals who complete all SPAO PATH classes can apply for advanced standing (direct entry into year 2) in SPAO’s Diploma Program.