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Cestar Collège - Syn Studio

Montréal, Quebec, CanadaEst. 2007College / Polytechnic

Cestar Collège - Syn Studio is a Montreal-based private art school founded in 2007, specializing in illustration and concept art training.

  • Founded in 2007
  • Private college, member of Cestar Collège group
  • Offers an AEC in Concept Art (NTL.1V), taught in English
  • Most individual classes run for 10 weeks
  • Ranked best concept art school in North America by The Rookies
  • Ranked #4 in the world by The Rookies

About

Cestar Collège - Syn Studio is a private art school based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was founded in 2007 and specializes in illustration and concept art training. The school is a member of Cestar Collège, a private Canadian college group. Its address is Suite 210, 3440 Ontario St E, Montreal, QC H1W 1P9.

Mission

Since its inception, the school's mission has been to provide students of all backgrounds with an affordable, high-quality education. The goal is to help students jumpstart a career in the creative industry.

Academics

The school offers an AEC in Concept Art program (code NTL.1V), described as an Attestation of College Studies and an internationally recognized professional certification. All AEC - Concept Art classes are taught in English. Most individual classes run for 10 weeks unless noted otherwise. Individual classes are unaccredited and do not include government-recognized diplomas. Module I - Art Fundamentals is one of the two groups of the Intensive Fundamentals Modules.

Admissions

Students must be 14 years or older to enroll in classes. Students should be at least 18 years old by the start of their first term in the AEC - Concept Art program. Admission routes include the Guided Path (Intensive Fundamentals Modules), a portfolio application with a paid portfolio review, and a free application without portfolio review.

Campus & Facilities

Visits to the school are by appointment only. Live figure drawing sessions are held once a month on Friday nights.

Founded
2007
Type
College / Polytechnic
Courses
3
Total intake
Not yet verified
AddressCestar Collège - Syn Studio, Suite 210, 3440 Ontario St E, Montreal, QC H1W 1P9, Canada
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
3
Avg career outcomes
Not yet verified
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources