North Island College - Comox Valley
College Certificate - Adventure Guiding
Courtenay, Canada, North America
Courtenay, Canada, North America
Program duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition fees
from $14 157
About the program
Prepare to work as a guide in BC’s growing adventure tourism sector. Develop field skills such as sea kayaking, river rafting, sailing, ski touring, mountaineering, interpretation, leadership, wilderness first aid, navigation and more. Train, then work in amazing locations. Outdoor guiding requires strong leadership, interpersonal, and interpretative skills as well as a high level of expertise and knowledge in specific skill areas.
Program Details
Degree level:
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
12 months
Features
Post-study work visa
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
80
IELTS
6
PTE Academic
54
Duolingo
110
Grades
GPA
50 / 100
Cost
$100
Application fee
$22 895
Cost of living / year
CA$19 395
≈ $14 157
Tuition
Other fees
Student Service Fee
per year
$845
Health and Dental Fee
per year
$285
Books Fee
$200 per course
Student Union Fee
per year
$195
Learner Resource Fee
per year
$165
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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Campuses
Main Campus
Program Details
Degree level:
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Study mode:
In Class
Program duration:
12 months