NIC News

News
Aug 4, 2020
NIC launches virtual student orientation for Fall 2020
New and returning NIC students are being welcomed to the Fall Term differently this year, with the launch of NIC’s first fully virtual orientation.
News
Jul 27, 2020
NIC alum leading international research on sustainable energy technology
NIC alumnus Dr. Dustin Banham has found international success in sustainable energy research, a career path that he discovered during his time at North Island College (NIC).
News
Jul 31, 2020
New NIC resource helps students learn anywhere
NIC has launched a new one-stop resource to help students prepare for the digital learning and blended delivery options coming this Fall.
News
Jul 30, 2020
Instant Pot guru’s endowment supports NIC culinary students
NIC students will have access to a new bursary, thanks to a memorial endowment honouring Instant Pot influencer Ruth “Rootitoot” McCusker.

Safe Start to Fall

COVID-19 Information and Updates

Virtual Orientation 2020/21

New International Student Orientation

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Spring & Summer Courses

Fall Timetable: Live Now

Winter Timetable: Live Now

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Programs

Metal Jewellery Design Certificate

Gain the technical skills and industry knowledge to design, create and promote beautiful metal jewellery. Hone your artistry in NIC’s studios, then make your designs a reality.

Professional Cook

Launch your culinary career and expand your skills in well-equipped training facilities, including the Third Course Bistro in Campbell River or the Roger Street Bistro in Port Alberni. You’ll learn from highly-experienced, qualified instructors as you develop core culinary skills in Level 1.

University Studies

Explore a variety of subjects with NIC's wide range of courses that are transferable to universities across BC and beyond.

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Courses

Photography Intermediate II
(FIN-245)

Expand your technical and conceptual skills in photography as an expressive, interpretive and metaphorical art form.

Beginners Spanish I
(SPN-100)

Through the use of authentic, contextual language models, this course provides the students with a solid foundation to communicate proficiently in Spanish as well as to function effectively within the culture in real life situations.

Effective Organizational Writing
(ENG-160)

You will learn how to use language effectively, produce general correspondence, synthesize research for formal report and proposal writing, and design effective documents.

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Faculty

Kim Gibson

Faculty, Business Administration

Sara Child

Facilitator & Faculty, Aboriginal Education

Xavier Bauby

Faculty, Professional Cook

NIC Event Calendar

Aug 4 -
Sep 8
NIC Orientation 2020

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Occupational First Aid Transportation Endorsement (OFA-015)
Aug 7, Port Hardy
Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C (FAC-020)
Aug 9, Port Alberni
Emergency Child Care First Aid With CPR Level B (FAC-010)
Aug 9, Comox Valley
Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C - Blended Learning (FAC-081)
Aug 11, Port Alberni
Red Cross Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C - Blended Learning (FAC-080)
Aug 14, Port Alberni
Emergency Child Care First Aid With CPR Level B (FAC-010)
Aug 15, Port Alberni

NIC Students Say

Students choose NIC for our expert faculty, high-quality, affordable education, supportive community and university transfer pathways. Here’s what they say:

Milena Restan
My instructor Jason Diemer inspired me to study engineering. I transferred directly from NIC into second year of UVic’s biomedical engineering degree.
Milena Restan
UVic Engineering Dual Admission student
Hiroki Asai
My internship at Disney allowed me to meet people all over the world, network and develop international relationships.
Hiroki Asai
Tourism & Hospitality Diploma student
Mike McLean
NIC’s Industrial Automation program gave me the skills employers are looking for. I had job offers in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Alberta.
Mike McLean
Industrial Automation Technology Graduate
Dawn Tisdale
I had some pretty old ideas of what nurses do … I thought it was about taking doctors’ orders, not advocating for patients. I am now in the most rewarding and challenging degree ever.
Dawn Tisdale
NIC Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate, Named top 150 Nurses in Canada by CNA
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student success
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903,000
job openings to 2028: 77% will require post-secondary training
Affordable Excellence
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compared to attending an urban university
Scholarships & Bursaries
Over $375,000
will be awarded to NIC students this year