International Viewbook Your journey begins here. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREP UNIVERSITY TRANSFER BUSINESS TOURISM & HOSPITALITY FINE ARTS & DESIGN COMMUNITY CARE TRADES & TECHNOLOGY Contents The NIC Advantage Why NIC? 4 About Vancouver Island 8 Campus Life 10 Industry Experience 12 Support Services 14 Cost of Living 16 Accommodation 17 Programs Academic Language & Upgrading 19 University Partnerships 20 University Studies 22 Business 24 Tourism & Hospitality 26 Fine Art & Design 28 Community Care 30 Trades & Technology 32 Next Steps Get Connected 34 How to Apply 35 This viewbook is published prior to the academic year. Information is accurate at the time of publication and may change without notice. The document features academic admission requirements; full admission requirements are available online. 2 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL.NIC.BC.CA Program Finder PG PG ENGLISH LANGUAGE & UPGRADING FINE ARTS & DESIGN Academic English Language Program 19 Metal Jewellery Design Certificate 28 Upgrading (Adult Basic Education) 19 Fine Arts Diploma 28 Professional Potter Advanced Diploma 29 UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS INTERACTIVE MEDIA Alberta College of Art + Design Fine Arts Pathway 20 Web Design Certificate 29 Emily Carr University of Art + Design 20 Guaranteed Admission Mobile Application Development Certificate 29 Royal Roads Dual Admission 20 Web and Mobile Application Development Diploma 29 UNBC Dual Admission 20 Communication Design Diploma 29 UVic Guaranteed Admission 20 Advanced Communication & Interactive Design Diploma 29 VIU Guaranteed Admission 20 COMMUNITY CARE General Transfer to UBC, SFU, UVic and more 22 Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate 30 Educational Assistant / Community Support UNIVERSITY TRANSFER 30 (Human Services Certificate) Programs Educational Assistant / Community Support, 31 Engineering Foundations Certificate 23 Indigenous Focus (Human Services Certificate) Criminology Diploma 23 Human Services Diploma 31 Associate of Arts Degree 23 Social Service Diploma 31 Associate of Science Degree 23 University Studies 23 TRADES & TECHNOLOGY • English & Languages Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) 32 • Math & Science Automotive Service Technician Foundation Harmonized 32 • Humanities & Social Science Carpentry Foundation Harmonized 33 Electrical Foundation 33 BUSINESS Electronics Technician Core Certificate 33 Business Administration Certificate 24 Heavy Mechanical Foundation 33 Business Administration Diploma 24 Industrial Automation Technician Diploma 33 Bachelor of Business Administration Degree 25 Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation 33 Business Administration Post Degree Diplomas 25 Metal Fabrication Foundation 33 Robert Gordon University (RGU) 25 Plumbing & Piping Foundation 33 VIU MBA/MScIB Guaranteed Admission 25 TOURISM & HOSPITALITY Adventure Guiding Certificate 26 Tourism & Hospitality Management Certificate 26 Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma 27 Global Tourism & Hospitality Management LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 27 Advanced Certificate Global Tourism & Hospitality Management PROGRAMS AND COURSES: 27 Advanced Diploma www.international.nic.bc.ca Professional Cook 1, 2 and 3 (Culinary Arts) 27 QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected] INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 2018 3 The NIC Advantage “Instead of writing Gaukau in China I came to NIC. [After one year at NIC] I was accepted by Why NIC? SFU and UBC.” Five reasons why students choose NIC Yang Zhou, China “I learned a lot… and the best part is I’m able to apply all that in my job right now so it’s like the icing on the cake.” Akhilaa Radhakrishnan, India With a wide range of study 1 2 areas, small class sizes and exclusive transfer Employer connections University agreements, NIC is the degree pathways Co-op and internship perfect place for you to start opportunities Seamless transfer your studies and transfer Every year, business and tourism students Transfer seamlessly to university. In addition seamlessly to university. earn professional experience and valuable to NIC’s exclusive university transfer employer connections by participating in agreements, universities across Canada our well-established co-operative education give transfer credit for NIC programs Watch our Students Say video series and internships. and courses. on YouTube for more first-hand student experiences: Career fair Guaranteed admission NIC’s annual career fair and other Take advantage of dual or guaranteed bit.ly/nic-students-saywww.nic.bc.canetworking events, held throughout the admission with UVic, VIU, UNBC and Royal year, allow you to explore potential career Roads. Secure your seat at the start of paths and learn about job opportunities your education and receive full credit for in the community. Advisors are available your NIC coursework at university. If you to help with interview, resume and meet mimimum GPA requirements, your job search strategies. admission is guaranteed. See page 12 to learn about opportunities for See page 20 for information on NIC’s industry experience while studying at NIC. exclusive partnerships. 4 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL.NIC.BC.CA “NIC costs are very “I fell in love with North “I was impressed by the competitive and it‘s Island College; the teaching methods. Our cheaper than other people here, and also teachers regularly take colleges here in Canada with the Comox Valley.” care of us to see what but it offers a good we need.” variety of programs. Ximena Paz Ramos, Chile Ton Chi Pham. Vietnam Decery Marquez, Phillipines 3 4 5 Affordable education Desirable community Great reputation Save money on tuition Make lifelong friendships Internationally Start at NIC and spend less for the same Students have many opportunities to recognized credentials degree. Our tuition is among the lowest in connect outside of the classroom. Enjoy NIC graduates are highly employable the province. You can save over $10,000 per beachside campfires, karaoke, potluck and qualifications earned through NIC’s year by taking your first year courses at NIC dinners, football/soccer games and more. programs are widely recognized by and then transferring to university. employers and other post-secondary Live in a popular institutions. Scholarships and bursaries tourist destination NIC offers entrance awards for applicants NIC is located in one of Canada’s most Highly qualified faculty with high levels of English language spectacular tourist destinations. Explore NIC’s expert faculty, including international proficiency. All applicants are automatically music festivals, art galleries, beaches, doctorates, will provide you with deep reviewed for this award so no application is walking trails, golfing, skiing and more. learning experiences, research and required. networking opportunities to inform See page 8 for an overview of the arts, academic choices and inspire your career. Additionally, thanks to generous people in culture and recreation opportunities our community, there are scholarships and available on Vancouver Island. See page 6 for examples of NIC’s bursaries available to new and continuing commitment to students. NIC students. Visit www.nic.bc.ca/awards to learn how to apply. See page 16 to learn more about program costs and cost of living. QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected] INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 2018 5 The NIC Advantage Large Alumni 100% Network Over 155,555 alumni committed to have taken a course or improved their lives through student success education at NIC. Save on Tuition More than $10,000 saved per year in NIC tuition compared to what you’d pay to study at an urban university. Employable Diverse Skills Student Body 90% of students 36 countries graduating from BC colleges represented by 377 international transition into the workforce students attending NIC in 2016/17. within 6 months. Internship & Co-op Opportunities 3,087 students have earned academic credit for work experience through internships or co-ops at NIC. 6 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE 6 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL.NIC.BC.CA Growing International Community 164% increase in international students attending NIC over the past five years. Seamless Transfer to University 83 partnership agreements including study abroad, educational exchanges, dual admission and guaranteed admission partnerships. Scholarships & Bursaries to help pay for college Every year, new, continuing and graduating NIC students receive scholarships and bursaries that range in value from $100 to more than $3,000. Job Openings Your 934,000 job openings journey projected to 2025 will require some post-secondary training, begins according to BC 2025 Labour Market Outlook. here. 7 QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected] INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 2018 7 The NIC Advantage About Vancouver Island Make Vancouver Island Your Classroom Enjoy arts, culture and North Island College international students Comox Valley study at three campuses on Vancouver outdoor adventures The Comox Valley campus is referred to as Island, a popular tourist destination with the main campus and is located in the City in a safe, welcoming beaches, mountains, wilderness areas and of Courtenay, 15 minutes from the Comox lively, friendly communities. community. Valley airport. There are three municipalities There are many activities to enjoy; located in the Comox Valley: Courtenay, Comox Valley fast facts kayaking and paddle boarding; golfing; Comox and Cumberland. sailing; walking on the beach; hiking in the Population (2016) 66,527 (approx) forest; playing sports; swimming in rivers, Campbell River Size 1,700 km2 oceans or lakes; visiting local farms and Campbell River has