Start your degree, trades training or earn your certificate while still in high school.
What is dual credit?
Dual credit is an opportunity for high school students to begin post-secondary programs and courses while they are still in high school. Most dual credit students are Grade 12 students that take a program or course in their second semester (February) of their Grade 12 year.
Why consider dual credit?
- College tuition fees may be covered by your school district.
- Receive credit for both high school and college. A student who completes either a high school or university level course receives a certain number of credits. If a student completes a 3-credit course at NIC, they will be granted a certain number of credits at their high school and 3-credits at NIC.
- Dual credit courses may align with your high school block schedule..
- Test drive college while getting support from your high school and NIC.
- Lighten your course load in your first year of post-secondary.
- Get a head start with trades training and begin your apprenticeship after you graduate.
- Complete an NIC certificate while in high school to start your career right after graduation.
- Courses are transferable to most universities - you will receive transfer credit for dual credit courses.
Dual credit pathways
Courses listed below are a sampling of our most popular courses.
Dual credit students can apply for any non-listed course if it works with their high school schedule, and they meet the prerequisites.
All dual credit students are encouraged to work with their high school career’s counsellor and/or coordinator to apply.
Careers
- Art curator
- Criminologist
- Editor
- Geologist
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
- Political Analyst
- Psychologist
Careers
- Accountant
- Administrative Assistant
- Content Marketing Strategist
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Advisor
- Hospitality Management
- Non-Profit Manager
Careers
- Health Care Assistant
- Registered nurse
- Doctor
- Dental Hygienist
- Medical Lab technician
- Paramedic
- Pharmacist
Careers
- Child and youth care worker
- Educational assistant
- Early Childhood Educator
- Elementary school teacher
- Counsellor
- Social Worker
Careers
- Computer Forensic Investigator
- Computer Programmer/Developer
- Computer Systems Technician
- Cyber Threat Analyst
- Engineer
- Mobile App Developer
- Software/Hardware Designer
- Video Game Designer
- Web Designer/Developer
Careers
- Active travel guide
- Tour operator
- Conservation officer
- Park ranger
- Community recreation programmer
- Event planner
- Restaurant manager
- Hotel or resort manager
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Career pathways
- Chef
- Aircraft Structure Technician
- Aquaculture Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Mechanic
- Carpenter
- Construction Worker/Manager
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Pipe Fitter
- Welder
- Metal fabricator
- Forestry worker
Getting Started
Current and Incoming Student Resources
Getting to NIC – There are a variety of ways to access NIC campuses, including by vehicle or transit. Bike shelters are available for cyclists. Find your campus below for further details about parking and transit.
As a dual credit student, you have access to all the services and supports available at NIC. To access services, students can self-refer, ask an instructor for assistance, email studentlife@nic.bc.ca, or reach out to their high school counsellor. A full list of services can be found here.
School/District Resources