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LocationComox Valley
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Campuses
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LengthVaries by course - for details phone 1.800.715.0914
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Tuition Estimate$4.03 per credit North Island Student Union Fees (NISU)
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Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$70 per course
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Credential GrantedStatement of Completion
This is a developmental program.
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Application Deadline Advice
Students are accepted on a first applied, first qualified basis. Early application is encouraged.Application Fee: $25
Academic
1. One of:
- an assessment by an ESL faculty member (to determine the most appropriate courses for registration and success)
- determine placement with an IELTS or TOEFL score
Applicants also have to satisfy NIC's Institutional Admission Requirements.
English Language Requirements
Summary
If English is not your first language, you can either submit TOEFL/IELTS results or complete college-prep English for entry into academic programs.
Verify with the institution directly
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
Age Requirement - 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.
English Language Requirement - You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program.
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program.
Special Note: The specific admission requirements for North Island programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.
Out-of-Province
You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program.
Special Note: The specific admission requirements for North Island programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.
BC Transfer Student
Transfer credit may be granted and used to meet program admission requirements or program requirements leading to a credential.
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.
You must apply for transfer credit and provide official transcripts directly from, or in sealed envelopes, from the sending institution. The Application for Transfer Credit form may be found here.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
Transfer credit may be granted and used to meet program admission requirements or program requirements leading to a credential.
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.
You must apply for transfer credit and provide official transcripts directly from, or in sealed envelopes, from the sending institution. The Application for Transfer Credit form may be found here.
Mature Student
If you are over 18 years old and also meet citizenship and immigration requirements you will qualify for general admission to NIC. In addition, you must also meet the admission requirements of your intended program.
Special Note: The specific admission requirements for North Island programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.
International Student
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
- 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.
How to Apply
Education Building Options for this program are not available.
Related Occupations information is not available for this program.