North Island College - Comox Valley

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Associate of Arts - Pre-Social Work

Courtenay, Canada, North America

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Program duration

24 months

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Language

English

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Tuition fees

from $11 544

About the program

Students can start their degree at NIC and receive two years (60 credits) of transfer credit toward any BC university. Learn strong critical thinking and research skills sought after by employers as they study anthropology, criminology, First Nations studies, English, geography, history, liberal studies, modern languages (Chinese, French and Spanish), philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology and women’s studies.

Program Details

Degree level:

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Study mode:

In Class

Program duration:

24 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

Main subject

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Law, Politics, Social, Community Service and Teaching

Start months

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September

Entry requirements

Grade 12 / High School

English language tests

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TOEFL

80

IELTS

6

PTE Academic

54

Duolingo

105

Grades

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GPA

50 / 100

Cost

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$100

Application fee

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$22 895

Cost of living / year

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CA$15 815

≈ $11 544

Tuition

Other fees

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Student Service Fee

per year

$945

Health and Dental Fee

per year

$285

Student Union Fee

per year

$210

Learner Resource Fee

per year

$180

Lab Fee

per year

$15

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

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Contacts

Address:

2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay, Canada

Phone number:

1 (800) 715-0914

Website:

nic.bc.ca