Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU’s) interior design program is being recognized for delivering exceptional, practice-ready education by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
The Bachelor of Interior Design at the KPU Wilson School of Design has been awarded a six-year reaccreditation, effective May 2026. The six-year accreditation is the maximum term, meaning no areas of non-compliance were identified during the review — an achievement that reflects the strength and consistency of the program.
This recognition highlights the program’s continued commitment to delivering a quality professional-level education that prepares students for the evolving demands of interior design practice.
“Receiving the highest level of reaccreditation from CIDA is always an exceptional accomplishment,” said Paola Gavilanez, program chair. “CIDA accreditation is one of the most rigorous and respected standards in interior design education, and this result confirms the quality of our students, faculty and curriculum, as well as our commitment to preparing graduates for professional practice and leadership in the field.”
Following a rigorous peer review process, CIDA’s decision recognizes the program’s successful achievement of 16 accreditation standards evaluating curriculum, student learning, faculty expertise, professional preparation and institutional resources.
“This reaccreditation is a significant milestone for KPU and the Wilson School of Design and a clear reflection of the program’s excellence and the dedication of our faculty,” said Andhra Goundrey, dean of the Wilson School of Design. “It recognizes a program that not only meets the highest global standards, but also actively responds to the changing expectations of the interior design profession.”
KPU offers the longest-running CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Interior Design program in western Canada, and is also the first in British Columbia to have received this accreditation. Offered through the KPU Wilson School of Design, the four-year degree prepares graduates for entry-level professional practice, advanced study and pathways toward professional registration.
