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In addition to general admission requirements, you must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program.

You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for North Island College (NIC) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.

NIC BC Students

NIC Out of Province Students

You must normally be at least 18 years old to attend North Island College. If under 18 years old, you may be admitted:
if you have secondary school graduation and will turn 18 years old before the end of the first calendar year of your post-secondary studies; or
by special request and discussion with an NIC counsellor.

NIC Other Students

General Admission - One of:

- High school graduation
- Be at least 18 years old within the year you are applying to study
- If under 18 years old and have not completed high school, NIC's Office of the Registrar may provide an alternative application for you
- English Language Requirement - You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program

Program-Specific Requirement - You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for NIC in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database. 

General Admission - One of:

- High school graduation
- Be at least 18 years old within the year you are applying to study
- If under 18 years old and have not completed high school, NIC's Office of the Registrar may provide an alternative application for you
- English Language Requirement - You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program

Program-Specific Requirement - You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-speci

NIC General Admission

[Contact NIC](mailto:questions@nic.bc.ca)


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Courses at NIC are taught in English. To be admitted directly into academic programs, you must meet the specific English proficiency requirements for your type of program. 

If you are applying for Undergraduate Degree, Diploma and/or Certificate programs, you must have completed one of the following:
- English 12 (C)
- English First Peoples 12 (C)
- NIC ESL 092 (C+) and ESL 095 (C+)
- Academic IELTS = overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5 (note: If you do not have a band score of IELTS 6.0 or higher in Reading and Writing, you will be required to take English 104)
- TOEFL iBT = 80 overall with no subsection less than 19
- TOEFL paper-based = 550 (Code 8538)
- CAEL = 60 overall and writing 60
- PTE Academic = 54 overall, with no component below 46
- Equivalency as determined by North Island College Admissions Department

For other type of programs and to verify further details, visit the [institution's website](https://www.nic.bc.ca/international/become-an-nic-student/admission-requirements/).

Courses at NIC are taught in English. To be admitted directly into academic programs, you must meet the specific English proficiency requirements for your type of program. 

If you are applying for Undergraduate Degree, Diploma and/or Certificate programs, you must have completed one of the following:
- English 12 (C)
- English First Peoples 12 (C)
- NIC ESL 092 (C+) and ESL 095 (C+)
- Academic IELTS = overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5 (note: If you do not have a band score of IELTS 6

NIC English Langauge

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at NIC. Please refer to NIC's [Transfer Credit web page](https://www.nic.bc.ca/admissions/advising/transferability/). The [BC Transfer Guide](https://www.bctransferguide.ca/) allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.

NIC will grant credit for formal learning gained at post-secondary institutions if the course objectives and material are equivalent to courses offered at NIC. Only credits, not grades, are transferred. Transfer credit may be used to meet program admission requirements or program requirements leading to a credential.

Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must apply for transfer credit and submit official transcripts directly from the sending institution to NIC, along with Application for Transfer Credit Form.  A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at NIC. Please refer to NIC's [Transfer Credit web page](https://www.nic.bc.ca/admissions/advising/transferability/). The [BC Transfer Guide](https://www.bctransferguide.ca/) allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.

NIC will grant credit for formal learning gained at post-secondary institutions if t

NIC BC Transfer Students

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at NIC. Please refer to NIC's [Transfer Credit web page](https://www.nic.bc.ca/admissions/advising/transferability/). 

NIC will grant credit for formal learning gained at post-secondary institutions if the course objectives and material are equivalent to courses offered at NIC. Only credits, not grades, are transferred. Transfer credit may be used to meet program admission requirements or program requirements leading to a credential.

Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must apply for transfer credit and submit official transcripts directly from the sending institution to NIC, along with Application for Transfer Credit Form.  A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at NIC. Please refer to NIC's [Transfer Credit web page](https://www.nic.bc.ca/admissions/advising/transferability/). 

NIC will grant credit for formal learning gained at post-secondary institutions if the course objectives and material are equivalent to courses offered at NIC. Only credits, not grades, are transferred. Transfer credit may be used to meet program 

NIC Out of Province Transfer Students

For the purpose of waiving course prerequisite(s) in certain programs at NIC, mature students are defined as students who are at least 23 years old in the calendar year they will be studying and have reasonable potential for success based on previous work experience or other criteria.

Students choosing this option of declaring as a mature student need to meet all of the same academic standards, policies and academic deadline dates as those students who have met the prerequisites.

Students wishing to declare as a mature student for the purpose of waiving prerequisites are strongly encouraged to meet with an [educational advisor](https://www.nic.bc.ca/admissions/advising/educational-advisors/) before registering.

[Verify](https://www.nic.bc.ca/admissions/mature-students/) further details directly with NIC. 

For the purpose of waiving course prerequisite(s) in certain programs at NIC, mature students are defined as students who are at least 23 years old in the calendar year they will be studying and have reasonable potential for success based on previous work experience or other criteria.

Students choosing this option of declaring as a mature student need to meet all of the same academic standards, policies and academic deadline dates as those students who have met the prerequisites.

Students wish

NIC Mature Students

For more information, see the [program page](https://www.nic.bc.ca/international/become-an-nic-student/admission-requirements/).

NIC International Students

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Find more information on admissions [here](https://www.nic.bc.ca/admissions/).

NIC How to Apply

Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit the [how to apply](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help?tab=1) page for more information. 

Please note, not all programs are available to apply to through EducationPlannerBC's website. Make sure to review this information on the institutions webpage.

Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit the [ho

NIC Application Dates

Serving a region of 80,000 square kilometers, North Island College is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish, on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

NIC is a comprehensive community college with four campuses: Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Mixalakwila. Education offerings include certificates, diplomas, degrees, post degree diplomas, trades training, and continuing education programs. Programs include Business, Health Care, Fine Arts & Design, Interactive Media, Trades & Technology, and University Partnerships/Transfers.

Students can expect class sizes of no more than 35 students, the latest in technology, and on-site library, bookstore, and cafeteria facilities at the three larger campuses.



Serving a region of 80,000 square kilometers, North Island College is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish, on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

NIC is a comprehensive community college with four campuses: Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Mixalakwila. Education offerings include certificates, diplomas, degrees, post degree diplomas, trades training, and continuing educ

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