North Island College - Comox Valley

College Diploma - Social Service

Courtenay, Canada, North America

Program duration

24 months

Language

English

Tuition fees

from $13 467

About the program

Gain insight into social justice to support and empower individuals, families and communities. Community-based partnerships and research opportunities support you to develop an understanding of current and emerging areas of best-practice. Students will also take part in workplace practicums to gain hands-on experience in the social service field while also building their professional network.

Program Details

Degree level:

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Study mode:

In Class

Program duration:

24 months

Features

International Year One

Details come from the university and can change — always confirm on the program page before you apply.

Key facts

Start months

September

Entry requirements

Grade 12 / High School

English language tests

TOEFL

IELTS

PTE Academic

Duolingo

110

Grades

GPA

50 / 100

Cost

$100

Application fee

$22 895

Cost of living / year

CA$18 450

≈ $13 467

Tuition

Other fees

Student Service Fee

per year

$1,105

Health and Dental Fee

per year

$285

Student Union Fee

per year

$245

Learner Resource Fee

per year

$210

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.