Costs & Tuition
Once you are accepted, North Island College will send you an official Letter of Invitation, which asks you to pay your first term tuition and fees. Find out more about how much you can expect to pay and when with the following links.
The following table provides the most current costs and fees for your program. All fees are subject to change.
Tuition by Program |
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English Language Programs (ELP): |
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ELP Plus (24 hours/wk) |
$5,000 / term |
ELP Intensive (27 hours/wk) |
$5,400 / term |
ELP Super Intensive (30 hours/wk) |
$5,800 / term |
Academic Upgrading |
$5,355 / term |
Undergraduate Academic Programs: |
$5,355 / term |
One Year Post Degree Diploma: |
13,387.50 / program |
Two Year Post Degree Diploma: |
$5,355 / term |
Vocational Programs: |
$10,710 / program |
Career Programs: |
$5,355 / four-month term |
Tourism & Hospitality Management |
$6,673.75 |
Co-operative Education |
$1,338.75 / course |
Student Services Fees |
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North Island Student Union Fee |
$50 / term (approx.) |
International Student Services Fee |
$100 / term |
Other Fees |
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Application Fee |
$100 (non-refundable) |
Accommodation Referral / Placement Fee |
$280 |
Textbooks |
Not included in tuition, fees vary with courses. ELP texts are $200 / term (approx.) Texts for other programs are $150-200 / course or $1,500-2,000 / year (based on five courses / term) |
Labs |
Not included in tuition, fees vary with courses. Lab fees vary $10/course for sciences and computers; $50 / term for fine arts. |
Supplies |
Not included in tuition, costs vary by program |
Note:
1 Tuition for unique programs such as coastal adventure tourism, adventure tourism, and professional photography have additional fees. Contact study@nic.bc.ca to confirm the fees for your program.
2 Applicants who are accepted receive a Letter of Invitation. This letter asks you to pay your first term tuition and fees. When the tuition and fees are received, your official Letter of Acceptance is couriered to you.
3 All fees are subject to change.
Fees to North Island College may be paid by one of the following methods:
· Cash – when paying on site at North Island College.
Do not send cash in the mail.
· Credit Card via NIC Connect – This is NIC’s online secure student information centre. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
As of Nov. 1, 2010 when you complete your online application you will receive a user name and password when applying. Keep your user name and password secure. As a student you may use NIC Connect to make all your tuition and fee payments on a secure website.
· Wire funds from your bank to the College’s bank account – please contactstudy@nic.bc.ca for wire transfer information.
· Money order or cheque in Canadian funds drawn from a Canadian bank or post office payable to North Island College.
Please send it to:
North Island College International
2300 Ryan Road
Courtenay, BC Canada
V9N 8N6
New Students: Tuition and fees for the first term of study are due no later than 30 days from the date on the Letter of Invitation. North Island College can only guarantee a seat in your designated program for 30 days.
Continuing Students: Tuition and fees must be paid one month prior to the start of the next term. Deadline dates for continuing students are listed below. If full fees are not paid by the deadline date, a $300 penalty will be charged.
Fall Term |
Winter Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
July 30 |
November 30 |
March 30 |
May 30 |
New applicants may be eligible to apply for a refund in exceptional circumstances only. Requests for a proportional refund may be approved by the Executive Director, International Education upon receipt of a written request outlining the specific circumstances. The approval or rejection of a request for a refund will be determined based on the rationale provided in the submission. Circumstances of medical or immediate family emergencies will be considered.
Students who provide written proof that their study permit was denied by Canada Immigration will receive a refund less a $200 processing fee and any further applicable charges (such as courier fees). The proof must be submitted within three months of the date of the letter from Canada Immigration.
EDUCATION, LIVING, AND OTHER COSTS
Many international students wonder what it will cost to live in Canada. This chart will give you some information so you can ensure you have enough money to pay your education costs as well as accommodation, and still have some left over for fun activities. Please note the Canadian Government also expects you to be financially independent. Please see federal Proof of Financial Support rules.
2010/2011 Academic School Budget for Eight Months | |||||
Education Costs |
See tuition & fee schedules above | ||||
Living Costs |
One |
Two |
One term = four months | ||
Homestay ($750 / month) |
$3,000 |
$6,000 |
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Bus pass ($36 / month) |
$144 |
$288 |
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Medical Insurance ($60/month) |
$240 |
$480 |
Approx. | ||
Monthly Allowance ($100 / month) |
$400 |
$800 |
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Long distance calls home |
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Costs vary depending on where your family lives | ||
Total living costs |
$3,784 |
$7,568 |
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Examples of the cost of other services
Fleece Vest |
$40 |
Runners |
$60 |
T-shirt |
$20 |
Loaf of Bread |
$2.50 |
Litre of Juice |
$3 |
Apple |
$0.50 |
Movie |
$8 |
Ski Pass (full season) |
$589–$739 |
Dinner out |
$15–$25 |
Whale watching tour |
$75–$85 |
Newspaper |
$1.50 |
Chocolate bar |
$1.25 |
Musical concert |
$15–$80 |
10-visit swimming pass |
$28 |
Note: Other tuition and refund information found in other pages at the North Island College website do not apply to International students.