North Island College - Comox Valley
College Certificate - Engineering Foundations
Courtenay, Canada, North America
Courtenay, Canada, North America
Program duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition fees
from $15 007
About the program
A NIC Engineering Foundations Certificate student will gain the same skills and knowledge that they would receive in their first year at institutions such as UVic and UBC, but with smaller class sizes and personalized instruction in classes and labs. NIC has offered a one-year study plan in engineering since 2010, allowing students to transfer to UVic and launch their engineering career.
Program Details
Degree level:
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
12 months
Features
Details come from the university and can change — always confirm on the program page before you apply.
Key facts
Main subject
Engineering and Technology
Start months
September
Entry requirements
Grade 12 / High School
English language tests
TOEFL
80
IELTS
6
PTE Academic
54
Duolingo
105
Grades
GPA
50 / 100
Cost
$100
Application fee
$22 895
Cost of living / year
CA$20 560
≈ $15 007
Tuition
Other fees
Student Services Fee
per year
$1,230
Lab Fee
per year
$295
Health and Dental Fee
per year
$285
Student Union Fee
per year
$275
Learner Resource Fee
per year
$235
Charged by the institution on top of tuition.
Scholarships (1)
HCA and ECCE Scholarship
CAD 1,000
Awarded automatically
Requirements:
The $1000 HCA and ECCE Scholarship at North Island College is designed to support students enrolled full-time in the Health Care Assistant (HCA) or Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs. This scholarship is automatically awarded once full-time student status is confirmed after the add/drop date of the student's first semester, providing direct financial assistance towards tuition fees. # Eligibility Criteria - Must be enrolled full-time in either the HCA or ECCE program at North Island College. - Applicable only for students starting in the **September 2026 intake**. - Full-time student status must be confirmed after the add/drop date of the first semester. # Scholarship Value - **$1000** awarded once per eligible student. - The amount is automatically credited to the student’s account to be applied towards tuition fees. # Application Process - No application is required. - The scholarship is automatically applied based on enrollment status. # Important Notes - This scholarship is exclusively available for the September 2026 intake. - Students must maintain full-time status after the add/drop period to qualify. This scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for students pursuing careers in healthcare and early childhood education to receive financial support without the need for a separate application. Prospective students planning to start in September 2026 should ensure they meet the full-time enrollment criteria to benefit from this award.
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Program Details
Degree level:
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
12 months