STEP BY STEP APPLICATION
1Campbell River

Comox Valley

Population: 38,000
Student number: 771

Population: 73,000
Student number: 1,812

The coastal city of Campbell River is anunofficial Outdoor HQ, offering a variety ofoutdoor activities. The campus is equippedwith state-of-the-art facilities and classrooms,
including our modern kitchen and bistro.

Comox Valley campus is a hub of academic
activity and community engagement. Comox
Valley stretches from mountains to farmlands
to beaches and offers a variety of amenities,activities and culinary expertise.

campbellriver.traveldiscovercomoxvalley.com

NIC FACTS

480
Internationalstudents

4,340

18

Totalstudents

Students in anaverage class

35

MORE THAN

Choose your program and check
Admissions Requirements and Deadline

2

Apply Online for the program of your choice3

Make the deposit payment and receive
Letter of Acceptance4

Apply for study permit

Do I need an agent?

IMPORTANT DATESSEPTEMBER 2024

JANUARY 2025

Applications OpenOPEN

OCT 2023

OCT 2023

Application Deadline(Offshore)

AUG 18, 2023

APR 30, 2024

AUG 16, 2024

Study Permit
Deadline

DEC 15, 2023

AUG 16, 2024

DEC 13, 2024

First Dayof ClassJAN 8, 2024

SEP 3, 2024

JAN 6, 2025

INTERNATIONALSTUDENT GUIDE

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.

Country-specific questions

Canada V9N 8N6Southeast Asia: seasia@nic.bc.ca

Tel: +1 250 334 5033

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.

Pakistan & Bangladesh: southasia@nic.bc.ca@studynorthislandcollege

All other countries study@nic.bc.ca

nic.bc.ca/international

Math & Writing
SupportStudent
Employment
ServicePeer TutoringCounselling &Mental HealthResearch
Support“I’m studying Business
Administration and thereputation of the program isgreat among employers.
You get to know everyone
in your class and building
relationships iscritical in business.

“Academic andImmigration
Advising

2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay BC– Simbarashe Gwata
Business Administration,
Post Graduate Diploma, Accounting

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

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

VICTORIA

North Island College international Post Graduate
students study at two campuses on Vancouver Island.

̓ aaʔateʔicuu
ƛ̓uumG̱ilakas’la
Kwak’walaǦəlakasla
Liq’walačɛčɛhaθɛčIsland Comox

LIVE HERE AND
STUDY AT NIC

LATAM & Caribbean: americas@nic.bc.caIndia, Nepal, Sri Lanka: india@nic.bc.ca

STUDY ONVANCOUVER ISLAND

VANCOUVER

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.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOUYOUR
SUPPORTERS

NANAIMO

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

Countriesof origin

North Island CollegeIAPort Alberni Campus

Nuu-chah-nulth

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

Let’s start talking.

UMB

Comox Valley Campus

CANAD
A

JANUARY 2024

COL

Flights fromCALGARY/EDMONTON

Campbell River Campus

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

INTAKE

ISH

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.

POST GRADUATEPROGRAMS
2024–2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

20

living costs% lower
compared to averagecosts in urban city centres

Unemployment rate:

97

3.4%

say life is good or% very good in theregion“It’s so quiet andpeaceful here,
so it’s easier tofocus on yourstudies.

“WHERE YOU STUDY

BRIT

Mixalakwila Campus- Chathuni Sauma Hannadige
Global Business Management,
Post Graduate DiplomaLearn new expertiseor enhance yourexisting learning in a
Canadian context

Prepare for further
studies by developinga stronger academic
background withgreat support

Much lower cost thanmasters programswith a focus onpractical skills

Gain additional work
experience andimproved employmentoutcomes after
graduation“LENGTHIn the program I’ve learned
a lot, and I’m getting closer
to my CPA.

INTAKESSEPJAN

CAMPUS
CV/CR

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS

EST. COST PERYEAR (CAD $)Business Administration Post Graduate Certificate– Accounting, Marketing, andGlobal Business Management

1 YEAR

SepJanCV– Tourism and Hospitality

I have a good connection withmy instructors. They don’t juststick to class stuff – they also
help with career questions.

Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma– Accounting, Marketing, andGlobal Business Management

2 YEARS

SepJanMath 11,DegreeCompletion– Tourism and Hospitality

CV/CR$15,000

CV = Comox Valley Campus | CR = Campbell River Campus
Post Graduate Diplomas include a mandatory internship.

Global Business Management Option
Learn operational skills related to financial accounting, human resources management andadministration. Position yourself as a top hire globally, in both the private and public sector.
Employment realms include, but are not limited to: General Management, Business Development andSales, Client Services and Relations, Office and Executive Administration, Business Analytics, ProjectManagement, Sales.

Marketing Option
Study consumer behaviour and learn how to tailor your marketing efforts to better reach your desiredaudience, both regionally and internationally.
Employment outcomes include, but are not limited to: Marketing Coordinator, Sales Coordinator,
Customer Service/Relations Representative, Recruiter, Marketing Strategist/Planner, Event Planner.

Accounting Option
Take this specialized program that prepares you for entry into the Canadian Chartered Professional
Accountant (CPA) certification program.
Career paths include: CPA, Auditor, Tax Examiner, Financial Specialist, Wealth Manager, Forensic
Accountant, Consultant, and more.

NIC Graduates work HERE
• CIBC• TD Bank• RBC• ScotiaBank• Broadstreet Properties• Seymour PacificDevelopments Ltd.

• MNP
• Western Forest Products• Chan Nowosad Boates

CV/CR

EST. COST PERYEAR (CAD $)LENGTH

1 YEAR

1 YEAR

SepTBACV

2 YEARSSepTBACV$16,500

Diplomaor Degree
Completion$17,000

CV = Comox Valley Campus | CR = Campbell River Campus
Post Graduate Diploma includes mandatory internship.
NIC’s Tourism and Hospitality programs focus
on the business skills needed for supervisorsand managers in this exciting and fast-pacedindustry. You will develop strong accounting,marketing, events management, communicationand leadership skills, enabling you to compete
effectively for rewarding positions in the global
tourism industry.

DIGITAL Design + Development
DIGITAL Design + Development Post Graduate
Certificate Graduate Program

JAN

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS

Tourism and Hospitality Management Post
Graduate Diploma– Marissa Sum
Business Administration,
Post Graduate Diploma, Accounting$15,000SEP

CAMPUS

Tourism and Hospitality Management Post
Graduate Certificate

Business Administration
LENGTHINTAKESINTAKESCAMPUS

SEP

JAN

CV/CR

SepTBACV

DIGITAL Design + Development
Post Graduate Diploma Graduate Program

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS

EST. COST PERYEAR (CAD $)$16,500

DegreeCompletion– Web Development Stream

2 YEARSSepTBACV$16,500– Mobile Application Development Stream

2 YEARSSepTBACV$16,500

Employment opportunities might include:
Tourism Customer Service Representative,Restaurant and Food Service Managers,
Accommodation Service Managers, Conference
and Event Planners, Accommodation, Travel,
Tourism and Related Services Supervisors,
Front Desk Supervisor, Hotel Front Desk Clerks,
Housekeeping Supervisor.

1st Year Diploma
In your first year, you’ll develop your management
skills through a combination of theory-based andapplied courses. Principles of accounting andmarketing are quickly put into practice as you
hone your skills, on-campus, at the Third Course
Bistro, and through the creation of special events.

2nd Year Diploma
Depending on your professional objectives, youwill choose a specialty in year two—Hospitality orTourism—and complete a four-month internshiprequirement. Regional internship and employment
opportunities include: Old House Hotel & Spa,
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, Crown Isle
Resort & Golf Community, Tigh-Na-Mara Resort(Parksville), Pacific Sands (Tofino), Painter’s Lodge(Campbell River), Fairmont Empress (Victoria).

CV = Comox Valley Campus | CR = Campbell River Campus

EnglishProficiency Award

Language
Pathway Award

High School
Pathway Award

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

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

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General admission requirements forinternational applicants:

Math and Accounting
Requirements:• Passport valid until the end of your scheduled
programStudents entering into Business Administration
Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma – Accounting
option must have completed grade 11 mathor higher, along with a financial accounting
course at post-secondary level. Students who
do not meet math requirements are offered
to complete a free math assessment after thedeposit payment is made. Students who do notmeet financial accounting requirements may opt
to enter Management option for the first term totake a required financial accounting course first,
then transition to Accounting option from thesecond term.

• 3 or 4-year university degree completion(include transcripts and graduation diploma)
from an accredited post-secondary institution
with minimum average of 60%• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent(see Admission Requirements for more
information at nic.bc.ca/international)

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
BC CURRICULIM

NIC’s Digital Design and Development Post
Graduate programs provide focused, industryrelevant training with the opportunity tocollaborate with a diverse team of designers/developers and employers in the region. Theprograms include extended, six-credit capstone
projects in which students will produce a
substantial digital product overseeing all
stages of the development life cycle: ideation,prototyping, testing, coding, quality assurance,deployment and launch.
Graduating students assume positions such as
Software Engineers and Designers, Computer
Programmers, Interactive Media Developers,
Web/Graphic Designers and Developers, Graphic
Illustrators, UI/UX Specialist, Multimedia Specialist.

TOEFL IBT

Mobile Application
Development Stream
The Mobile Application Development stream
provides training to code software applications on
both Android and iOS mobile devices. Suitable forstudents with background in IT, software engineering,
computer science, computer applications.

• Real Estate Webmasters• Cumberland Museum• Skybox Labs
• Boleyn Media Group• ExploreVI• Day Dream Studio• AquilaCAEL

PTE ACADEMICCAMBRIDGE
ASSESSMENT
C1 ADVANCEDDUOLINGOENGLISH TEST

174 overallwith no subscore lessthan 165

105 Overall
All sections 95minimum

174 overallwith no subscore lessthan 169

110 OverallAll sections
100 minimum

OPEN ENTRY PROGRAMS

The Web Development stream provides trainingfor ‘front-end’ (coding static and dynamicwebsites), ‘back-end’ (accessing server-sidedatabases) and web application development(coding a software application that runs on abrowser like Chrome). Suitable for students withbackground in fine arts, design or marketing.

NIC Graduates work HERE
• Spotify• Word Press• Skip the Dishes• Prime Tech

ACADEMIC IELTSWeb Development Stream
English 12 C

6.0 Overall
5.5 Section
minimum80
No subsection
below 1960 andWriting 60

54 Overall
Nocomponent
less than 46

LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAMSEnglish 12 with
C+“

6.0 overall
6.0 Section
minimum

83
No subsection
below 2060 andWriting 60

54 OverallNo
component
less than 50

Improve your English first
The instructors areapproachable and very kind.
They take time withyou and it’s easy to get toknow them.

“Secure a competitive edge in both the Canadian and international job markets. By honing your skills
with a Post Graduate Diploma, a more diverse range of employment opportunities are accessible.

ENTRANCE AWARDS

Tourism & Hospitality“WHY POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA?

- Joseph Oke
Tourism & Hospitality Management,
Post Graduate Diploma

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.

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