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International applicants

Become an NIC student

Each year, we welcome students from across the world. We hope you’ll join us right here on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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International Student Guide

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This section will give you the information you need to apply to become an NIC student, including a breakdown of the application process and information on finding an agent, meeting English language requirements, preparing to live in Canada and more. 

Why NIC?

North Island College is a community college and designated learning institution (DLI) in British Columbia, Canada. 

Our campuses are located in safe, friendly communities on Vancouver Island, on Canada’s breathtaking Pacific Northwest coast.

We're a great choice for international students because we offer:

  • small class sizes
  • high-quality instruction
  • affordable tuition
  • options to transfer to universities
  • co-op opportunities for students to gain work experience
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