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Metal Jewellery Design Certificate

Fall (September)

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Winter (January)

Comox Valley & Port Alberni

Early Childhood Care & Education

Fall (September)

On-campus at Campbell River

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

Fall (September)

On-campus at Comox Valley

Human Services Diploma

Fall (September)

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

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

Map of Vancouver Island, BC showing location of NIC's campuses at Port Hardy, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni and Ucluelet.

Map of Vancouver Island, BC showing location of NIC's campuses at Port Hardy, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni and Ucluelet.

Learn on the West Coast

North Island College is a comprehensive community college located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada that focuses on student success. We proudly serve more than 9,000 students annually at our four campuses, a learning centre and through online and in-community learning.

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International Development Week 2023

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NIC News

NIC in the News: Parksville chamber receives $140,000 in funding for Prep Cook Certificate program by North Island College

The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce has received $140,000 in funding for delivery of the Prep Cook Certificate program by North Island College through the Community Workforce Response Grant program.

NIC in the News: Bell Let's Talk announces another $1M in funding for post-secondary student mental health programs

NIC has received funding to support student mental health.

Winter 2023 Artist Talk explores globalization, grief and renewal

The 2023 Winter Artist Talk Series at North Island College is welcoming a trio of artists: Gu Xiong, Michelle Nguyen and Helen Utsal.

NIC in the News: Parksville chamber receives $140,000 in funding for Prep Cook Certificate program by North Island College

NIC in the News: Bell Let's Talk announces another $1M in funding for post-secondary student mental health programs

Winter 2023 Artist Talk explores globalization, grief and renewal

Events
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Feb

13

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Feb

17

International Development Week 2023

Feb

14

CARTI Seaweed Series - Seaweed as Salmon Food Seminar

Feb

16

Winter 2023 Artist Talk - Michelle Nguyen

Mar

1

Students Supporting Students: A Training Series - Starting a Conversation about Suicide

Mar

9

Winter 2023 Artist Talk - Helen Utsal

Apr

4

Hospital Unit Clerk — Information Session

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Feb

10

Last day to register in ABE continuous entry/exit

Feb

15

Winter exam schedule posted

Feb

20

Family Day: College Closed

Feb

21

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Feb

24

Winter Reading Break

Mar

3

Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

Apr

3

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Apr

6

Last week of classes for Winter term