WHERE YOU STUDY“Comox Valley

Port Alberni

Population: 38,000
Student number: 771

Population: 73,000
Student number: 1,812

Population: 22,000
Student number: 400

The coastal city of Campbell
River is an unofficial Outdoor
HQ, offering a variety ofoutdoor activities. The
campus is equipped withstate-of-the-art facilities andclassrooms, including ourmodern kitchen and bistro.

Comox Valley campus is a
hub of academic activity andcommunity engagement.
Comox Valley stretches frommountains to farmlands tobeaches and offers a varietyof amenities, activities andculinary expertise.

Port Alberni lies at the headof the rich salmon fishinggrounds of the Alberni
inlet, and it is known for its
welcoming and supportive
community and intimate
environment.

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In the future, I would like to bean early childhood educator.
I would like to own my own
daycare, either in Canada or in
my home country. That’s what’s
next for me.

Students in an
average class

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Comox Valley Campus

Port Alberni Campus

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NIC FACTS

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Mixalakwila Campus

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North Island College international students study
at three campuses on Vancouver Island.

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Nuu-chah-nulthG̱ilakas’laKwak’walaǦəlakasla
Liq’walačɛčɛhaθɛčIsland Comox

The above words mean ‘welcome’ in the four languages of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw,
Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ, and Coast Salish people.

Let’s start talking.

Countriesof origin

STUDY ONVANCOUVER ISLANDCountry-specific questions:North Island College

Southeast Asia: seasia@nic.bc.ca

2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay BC

LATAM & Caribbean: americas@nic.bc.ca

Canada V9N 8N6India, Nepal, Sri Lanka: india@nic.bc.ca

Tel: +1 250 334 5033

NIC is honoured to acknowledge the traditional territories of the combined 35 First Nations of theNuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish traditions, on whose traditional and unceded
territories the college’s campuses are situated.

Pakistan & Bangladesh: southasia@nic.bc.ca

LIVE HERE AND
STUDY AT NIC

All other countries: study@nic.bc.ca

Starting your life in another country is a big
step, but it doesn’t have to be challenging. We
are here to help you get the most out of yourexperience in Canada and at NIC.

@studynorthislandcollege

Immerse yourself in a beautiful and vibrantlocation and discover the power of communitythat takes your future further. Our campus
region offers an unbeatable combination ofopportunity and quality of life.

nic.bc.ca/international

Math & WritingSupportStudent
Employment
Service

Peer TutoringCounselling &Mental HealthResearchSupport“Whenever I present a dishit puts a smile on theperson’s face. For me,
that’s the best feedback.

“Academic andImmigration
Advising

All efforts are made to ensure information accuracy. Please note information may change withoutnotice. The most up-to-date program information, including full admission requirements andcurriculum details, is available at nic.bc.ca/international– Kartik Goel
Culinary Business Operations

NIC is a public institution and recognized as a DesignatedLearning Institution (DLI) by the Government of Canada.

NATURALLY
EXTRAORDINARY

UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMS
2024–2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Unparalleled lifestyle —where you learn matters.

A SEA OF OPPORTUNITY
Boundless opportunities for co-ops, work
integrated learning, and post graduation
employment.

COMMUNITY POWERED
Where connection and collaboration
make the difference.

“

This is a good place; a goodschool and we have goodteachers who are invested.

“BE SUPPORTED

Anytime I needed help, there
was always someone there.
That’s really unique to NIC.

– Tevin Mwaura
Social Service Diploma

YEAR 1YEAR 2UNIVERSITYYEAR 3

YEAR 4

BACHELOR’S
DEGREE

Associate of Arts Degree can major in:
English, French, Spanish, Anthropology Economics, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, IndigenousStudies, Geography, History, Latin American Studies, Liberal Studies, Philosophy, Political Science,Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Criminology, Social Work

Associate of Science Degree can major in:
Astronomy, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Sciences/Studies, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology,Statistics

Engineering Foundation Certificate can major in:
Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Software Engineering

TRANSFER SMOOTHLY
WITH GUARANTEETake advantage of NIC’s Dual and/or Guaranteed Admission Agreement with BC universities to makeyour transfer smooth and hassle-free!

AREAS OF STUDYLENGTHINTAKESSEPJAN

CAMPUS
MAY

CV/CR/PA

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS

EST. COSTPER YEAR(CAD $)

2 YEARS

Sep

Jan

Associate of Science Degree

2 YEARSSep

JanEngineering Foundation Certificate

1-2 YEARS

Sep

University of Victoria Guaranteed Admission

2 YEARSSep

JanVancouver Island University Dual Admission

2 YEARS

SepJanMay

MayCVMath 11$16,500

CV

Math 12, Grade 12
Sciences$16,500

CV

Math 12, Chemistry12, Physics 12$18,500

CVCVRelevant Math andScience$16,500$16,500

BUSINESSBusiness Administration Certificate

1 YEAR

Sep

JanMayCV$16,500

Business Administration Diploma– Accounting, Marketing, and Management

2 YEARS

SepJanMayCV

4 YEARSSep

JanMayCV

Math 11$16,500

Bachelor of Business Administration– Accounting, Marketing, and Management$16,500

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Early Childhood Care & Education Infant Toddler Specialization

2 YEARSSepTBDYEAR 2

WITH GENERAL TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Human Services – Educational Assistant/Community Support Certificate (Year 1)

1 YEAR

Sep

CV

Human Services Diploma (Year 2)

1 YEAR

Sep

CV

Social Service Diploma

2 YEARSSep

CV

You can also transfer your credits to other universities in BC and elsewhere in Canada.

Instrumentation and Electrical Automation
Technician Diploma

2 YEARS

Sep

CR

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

1 YEAR

Sep

CR

Furniture Design and Joinery Certificate

1 YEAR

Sep

IETLS 6.0 allbands,
Requisite Skillsand Abilities
documents$18,500$20,000$19,000$17,500
IETLS 6.0 allbands, Math 11

YEAR 2PA

Adventure Guiding Certificate

1 YEAR

Sep

CVTourism & Hospitality Management
Diploma Adventure Guiding Option

2 YEARS

Sep

CV$17,500

COMPLETE ASSOCIATE
DEGREE OR DIPLOMA FIRST
Not ready for a 4-year degree? Complete an associate degree or diploma at NIC and take advantageof the Post Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). Credits earned can be applied towards afuture degree.

Sep

2 YEARSIELTS 6.0all bands,
Math 11CR

Sep

CV/CR/PA

Portfolio,Written Statement$17,000

FINE ART

3Make the deposit payment and receive
Letter of Acceptance4

Apply for study permit

2 YEARS

SepCV

Metal Jewellery Design Certificate

8 MONTHS

Sep

CR$11,000

General admission requirements forinternational applicants:

Android Mobile Application
Development Certificate

1 YEAR

SepTBACV$16,500

Web Design Fundamentals Certificate

1 YEAR

Sep

TBA

CV

$16,500• Passport valid until the end of your scheduled
program

Web and Mobile Application
Development Diploma

2 YEARSSepTBACV$16,500

DIGITAL DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT

Communication Design Diploma– Design and Media– Design and Development

2 YEARS2 YEARSAdvanced Digital Design andDevelopment Diploma– Development Stream– Design Stream

3 YEARS
3 YEARS

Sep
Sep

TBA
TBACV

$16,500

CV$16,500

Sep
Sep

TBA
TBA

CV

$16,500

CV$16,500

Do I need an agent?
If you are from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan,Philippines, Nepal, Sri Lanka or Nigeria, you arerequired to work with an NIC authorized agent.
To find an agent, visit international.nic.bc.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Fine Arts Diploma

CR

ENTRANCE AWARDS
EnglishProficiency Award

Language
Pathway Award

High School
Pathway Award

Regional &Pathway Awards$500 - $1,500$1,000$1,000 - $2,000$500 - $2,000

Math Requirements:
Students who do not meet math requirements
to enter their chosen programs are offered tocomplete a free math assessment after the deposit
payment is made.

• High School Graduation or equivalent (include
transcripts and graduation diploma)

Science and Engineering-specific
Requirements:• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent(Some programs may require higher IELTS
scores. See Admission Requirements for more
information at nic.bc.ca/international)

Students entering Associate of Science orEngineering Foundation program are required
to have completed courses equivalent to grade
12 math and science. If you do not have therequired courses/grades, you may enter NIC’s
Associate degree program and upgrade yourmath and science.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
BC CURRICULIMACADEMIC IELTSTOEFL IBTIMPORTANT DATESPTE ACADEMICCAMBRIDGE
ASSESSMENT
C1 ADVANCEDDUOLINGOENGLISH TEST

6.0 Overall
All sections
5.5 minimum

80
No subsection
below 1960 andWriting 60

54 Overall
Nocomponent
less than 46

174 overallwith no subscore lessthan 165

105 Overall
All sections 95minimum

174 overallwith no subscore lessthan 169

110 Overall
All sections100 minimum

LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAMS

MAY 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024

JANUARY 2025

Applications OpenOPENOPEN

October 2023

October 2023

Application
Deadline (Offshore)

August 18, 2023

December 31, 2023

April 30, 2024

August 16, 2024

$17,800

Study Permit
Deadline

December 15, 2023

April 19, 2024

August 16, 2024

December 13, 2024

$17,500

First Day of Class

January 8, 2024

May 6, 2024

September 3, 2024

January 6, 2025

$23,000 (yr. 1)$18,500 (yr. 2)

CAEL

OPEN ENTRY PROGRAMSEnglish 12 CJANUARY 2024

Math 10

Culinary Business Operations Diploma

MAYEST. COSTPER YEAR(CAD $)INTAKE$19,500

CULINARY ARTS
1 YEARJAN

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS

2

Apply online for the program of your choice

After enrolment, International students are also eligible to apply for many awards and bursaries.

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

Culinary Business Operations Certificate

SEP

CAMPUS

Choose your program and check
Admissions Requirements and Deadline$17,500

ADVENTURE GUIDINGYEAR 1INTAKES

1$17,200

TRADES AND TECHNICALYEAR 1LENGTHVISUAL ART, DESIGN & DEVELOPMENTARTS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY – UNIVERSITY DEGREE TRANSFERAssociate of Arts Degree

AREAS OF STUDY

WIL

CV = Comox Valley Campus | CR = Campbell River Campus | PA = Port Alberni Campus
CO-OP = Co-operative education / paid work | WIL = Work-Integrated Learning, Internship

CO-OP

Students in associate degree or select diploma programs will complete up to 20 courses (about 60credits) in first and second year university level. You can continue your studies by transferring touniversities directly after NIC.

UNIVERSITYSTEP BY STEP APPLICATIONWIL

FIND YOUR PROGRAM

CO-OP

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

English 12 withC+

6.0 overall
6.0 Section
minimum

83
No subsection
below 2060 andWriting 60

54 Overall
Nocomponent
less than 50

Improve your English first
Apply to NIC’s Language Pathway schools and NIC at the same time and gain guaranteed admission
into NIC’s academic programs. Upon successful completion of required courses at one of ourLanguage Pathway partners, you can smoothly transition into NIC’s academic program.

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Offshore international applicants to NIC are required to meet the above deadlines. For international
applicants who are already in Canada with a valid study permit, alternate dates will apply.

Tourism and Hospitality Management
Certificate– Tourism or Hospitality

1 YEAR

SepTBACV

Tourism and Hospitality Management
Diploma– Tourism or Hospitality

2 YEARSSepTBACV$18,000
Math 11$21,000

Applications may close without notice if programs are full. Prospective students are encouraged tosubmit their application as soon as the application window opens.

GV6 Level with minimum
80% average grade andminimum 80% attendance

A1 completion with
B or higher

PW3.2 completion(level 15)

EPE certificate withminimum coursework
grade of 70% at SSLC