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Costs - Fees - Refund Policy

Tuition Fees

Application Fee	$100.00 (non-refundable)
Tuition fees:
Full-time ESL	$4,600.00 / semester
Academic Upgrading	$5,100.00 / semester
Academic Programs: University Studies, Business, Fine Arts, Interactive Media	$5,100.00 / semester
Vocational	$10,200.00 / per year for a full time vocational program
Career Programs	$5,100.00 / four-month semester $2,550.00 / two-month semester
Textbooks, Supplies and Lab Fees	Not included in the tuition. Fees vary depending on the courses. ESL texts are approximately $200 per semester. Texts for other programs will be $150-200 per course or $1500-2000/year (based on 5 courses per semester). Lab fees vary $10/course for sciences and computers; $50/semester for Fine Arts.
North Island Student Union Fees	Approximately $80.00 annually
Homestay Fees	$750.00 per month
Homestay Placement Fee	$250.00

NOTE:

1. Some programs, including Coastal Adventure Tourism and Professional Photography have additional fees. Please contact internationaled@nic.bc.ca to confirm the fees for your program.
   
2. Applicants who are accepted receive a Letter of Invitation. This letter asks you to pay your first term tuition and fees. When the tuition and fees are received, your official Letter of Acceptance is mailed to you.
3. All fees are subject to change.

Method of Payment

You may pay your fees by certified cheque, credit card, postal money order, or bank wire. Please click here for detailed payment options.

Payment Schedule

Tuition and fees for the first term of study is due no later than 30 days after the date on the invitation letter.
Remainder of tuition fees, international student activity fee and student society fees are due by:

Fall 2010	Winter 2010	Spring 2010	Summer 2010
July 30, 2010	November 30, 2010	March 30, 2010	May 30, 2010

Continuing students must pay fees one month prior to the start of the next semester.
Fee payment deadlines for continuing students are as follows:

Fall 2010	Winter 2010	Spring 2010	Summer 2010
July 30, 2010	November 30, 2010	March 30, 2010	May 30, 2010

Refund Policy

New applicants may be eligible to apply for a refund in exceptional circumstances only. Requests for a proportional refund may be approved by the Executive Director, International Education upon receipt of a written request outlining the specific circumstances. The approval or rejection of a request for a refund will be determined based on the rationale provided in the submission. Circumstances of medical or immediate family emergencies will be considered.

Students who provide written proof that their study permit was denied by Canada Immigration will receive a refund less a $200 processing fee and any further applicable charges (i.e. courier fees). The proof must be submitted within three months of the date of the letter from Canada Immigration.

Education, Living and other Costs

Many international students wonder what it will cost to live in Canada. This chart will give you some information so you can ensure you have enough money to pay your education costs as well as accommodation, and still have some left over for fun activities. Please note the Canadian Government also expects you to be financially independent. Please look at this website under Proof of Financial Support.

Academic school budget for eight months for 2010/2011
EDUCATION COSTS	One Semester	Two Semesters
Tuition	$5,100	$10,200
North Island Student Union Fees	$40	$80
NIC International Student Activity Fee	$100	$200
Lab fees /course	$10-$50		If you have lab courses be sure to add these in.
Books	$800	$1,500
School supplies	$50	$100
Total	$6,130	$12,060	Numbers are approximate
LIVING COSTS
Homestay /month	$700	$700
Bus pass /month	$36	$36
Medical Insurance /month	$60	$60	Approx.
Monthly Allowance /month	$100	$100
Long distance calls home			Costs vary, depending on where your family lives
(Approximate) Total	$3,584	$7,168
Total for education and living costs
Total	$9,714	$19,228

 

ESL school budget for eight months for 2010/2011
EDUCATION COSTS	One Semester	Two Semesters
Tuition	$4,600	$9,200
North Island Student Union Fees	$40	$80
NIC International Student Activity Fee	$100	$200
Lab fees /course	$10-$50		If you have lab courses be sure to add these in.
Books	$200	$400
School supplies	$50	$100
Total	$4,980	$10,360	Numbers are approximate
LIVING COSTS
Homestay /month	$700	$700
Bus pass /month	$36	$36
Medical Insurance /month	$60	$60	Approx.
Monthly Allowance /month	$100	$100
Long distance calls home			Costs vary, depending on where your family lives
(Approximate) Total	$3,584	$7,168
Total for education and living costs
Total	$8,564	$17,528

Examples of the cost of other services

Fleece Vest	$40.00
Runners	$60.00
T Shirt	$20.00
Loaf of Bread	$2.50
Litre of Juice	$3.00
Apple	$0.50
Movie	$8.00
Ski Pass (full season)	$589.00 – $739.00
Dinner out	$15.00 - $25.00
Whale watching tour	$75.00 - $85.00
Newspaper	$1.50
Chocolate bar	$1.25
Musical concert	$15.00 - $80.00
10 visit swimming pass	$28.00

Please note: Other tuition and refund information found in other pages at the North Island College website does not apply to International Students.

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