1. What is the closing date for receiving and ending the application?
Applications can be received at any time, and you would be notified of the next available course or term to join the study. We would hope to process your application quickly so that you can make plans accordingly.

2. Is there any chance for scholarships or financial assistance for excellent students?
Yes, scholarships/financial assistance is a possibility. There will be Introductory offers this year.

3. Do you provide students course calendar by each academic year?
Yes, a Course Calendar will be available.

4. Is the teaching quality and training equipment equivalent to the London Centre for Fashion Studies in London?
Yes. It is our aim to bring the same quality of teaching, equipment and study programmes that our London students enjoy, to Hanoi. That is why we are sending over Fashion Lecturers from UK, shipping Dress Stands, Books, Materials, Technical Equipment and the programmes are structured the British Education way.

5. Do you require any drawing ability for the course entry? Can I have a chance to learn basic illustration drawing and computer drawing?
No previous experience in drawing is required. Illustration techniques are important to be able to put your idea down in 2 dimensions and the full time course provides weekly lessons in Illustration.

6. Do you have the course regarding basic paper pattern cutting?
Yes, we do. Pattern Cutting is very important to understand for a number of different Fashion Design Careers.

7. Do you have any short courses or evening courses for training senior merchandiser or merchandising manager?
Yes, the skills required for merchandising will be presented in both a short course and in our 2 year programmes. Up to date timings will be on the web site: http://www.fashionstudies.com.vn

8. How often do you provide short courses?
Short courses can be a "Taster" course, maybe just a week/2 weeks to see if you are interested in a topic, or a higher level course to bring in new ideas to existing skills. Short courses will be held during the "Summer" months, after the main term has finished.

9. What are the short courses' fees?
Short courses are costed according to their programme length and academic level.

10. Does the course fee include all materials and sample?
No, the course fee does not cover the cost of all materials. Students will be expected to buy their own specific fabrics for each Collection and their own Art equipment for their Mood/Display boards as well as scissors, tape measure, ruler, pins for their Pattern Technology.

11. Do you grant certificate for students for each short course?
Yes, certificates are given at the end of each short course stating subject studied and length of study. Certificates will be identical in every aspects compared with the certificates given from London Centre for Fashion Studies in England.

12. If I only study short terms courses and fulfill the short term courses that are equivalent to a one year course. Will I get a Diploma Certificate?
Yes, if you study long enough and cover the same subjects.

13. Do you always provide specialized interpreter for each studying course?
Interpreters will be available for all classes delivered in English for the first year. Future programmes will insist on a pre English level requirement.

14. Can I study the 2-year-course as follows:
- Year 1: 2004 - 2005
- Year 2: 2006 - 2007
Yes, you can take a break from your studies. Keep your first certificates/Diploma until you want to return.

15. If I come to England to continue my study, is what I've learned in LCFS Vietnam acceptable?
Yes. By studying the full time one year/two year programme at LCFS Hanoi, you will be able to progress to LCFS London to enter the 2 BA HONS Fashion programmes at a higher entry point according to your studies.