Face-to-face course offerings may be available within the Northern Lights College region or other provincial regions depending on student enrollment or project funding
This program may be of special interest to Aboriginal students.
Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out NLC's financial aid and awards page.
Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.
Verify dates and deadlines directly with NLC.
Application Fee: $25 (domestic students); $100 (international students)
Academic/Non-Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)
Option A: Experience-Based Admission
1. At least 3 years of experience in human services, education and/or health care settings (for example: K-12, early care and learning, community services, Indigenous services and/or residential care)
2. Be at least 19 years old
3. English
One of:
4. Two letters of reference that address your professional experience (form letter will be provided)
5. A comprehensive letter stating your experience, interest and goals
Or
Option B: Credential-Based Admission
1. Completion of a certificate, diploma or degree in a human services, education or health care field from an accredited post-secondary institution
2. Criminal Record Check
Admission Advice (for all applicants)
1. In addition to submitting your online application forms, applicants are required to submit supporting documents noted above, as well as providing a copy of government-issued picture ID (such as BC's driver's license with your current full, legal name)
2. If your high school was not taught in English, you have the option of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirement with an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. If your IELTS's writing band is 6.0 or less, you will be required to complete NLC's ENGL 099 (B) before or during your first semester at NLC.
3. If you are missing any admission requirements, you have the option of taking upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC advisor.
4. After acceptance into the program, students must provide current assurance of good health validated by a physician prior to enrolling in ECED 208 or ECED 210 for program completion purpose.
5. Minimum computer requirements are expected for students enrolling in the program.
Applicants also have to satisfy NLC's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Each program has its own admission prerequisites and English language requirements. Program-specific English language requirements for NLC's programs are detailed separately in each program profile in the EducationPlannerBC Program Search Database.
Domestic students (and students from English-speaking countries) applying to NLC's undergraduate-level programs must meet one of the following:
Verify with NLC directly
Admission into all programs at NLC is based on the order in which applicants successfully complete all admission requirements for the individual program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Northern Lights College (NLC) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
Many programs have a maximum number of seats available therefore, you are encouraged to apply early and complete any requirements.
Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are applying for admission to Northern Lights College must meet one of the following:
Academic and Career Programs - You must have one of the following:
Academic Upgrading Programs - one of the following:
Vocational and Dual Credit Programs - You must:
Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are applying for admission to Northern Lights College must meet one of the following:
Academic and Career Programs - You must have one of the following:
Academic Upgrading Programs - one of the following:
Vocational and Dual Credit Programs - You must:
Verify details with NLC directly.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at Northern Lights College (NLC). The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.
Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Application Form. A detailed course description/outline may also be required before credit can be evaluated. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at Northern Lights College (NLC).
Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Application Form. A detailed course description/outline may also be required before credit can be evaluated. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.
For admission purposes, a mature student is one who is over the age of 19 years, and who has been out of school for at least one year. Adults are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet specified admission prerequisites, given that other factors (such as maturity and work experience) may be considered.
If you do not meet minimum educational requirements for a desired program, you may enter Career and College Preparation (Upgrading) programs to upgrade your skills for the program of your choice. Students must provide official secondary school or post-secondary transcripts to indicate successful completion of admission prerequisites for programs.
For details on International Student admission, please check here.
Not Applicable
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.