Living and Studying at NIC

Tuition, Textbooks and Supplies

NIC charges tuition based on credits. As new NIC international students you are required to pay a one-term or two-term tuition deposit before receiving the Letter of Acceptance. Books and other supplies are not included in the tuition deposit and must be paid separately upon or before arrival. Estimated cost of the program can be found online.

Average Budget (excluding tuition)

Estimated expenses based on shared off-campus accommodation. Actual living expense of students vary depending on living arrangements.

Expense Monthly 1 semester (4 months) 1 year (12 months)

Textbooks $0 $1000 $2000

Medical insurance

Food

Accomodation

Transportation (bus) $75 $300 $600 $35 $300 $1,200 $2,400 $140 $900 $3,600 $7,200 $420

Cell phone $75 $300 $1,200

Miscellaneous (utilities and other) $150 $600 $1,800

TOTAL $1,235 $5,940 $17,120

Work while you study

As an international student, you may be allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full-time during scheduled breaks in winter and summer. Many businesses in NIC campus areas hire NIC students regularly. Our provincial minimum wage is $15.20 per hour as of September 2021. Students working full-time in a co-op/internship position may earn up to $10,000 during the scheduled break term.

Entrance Awards

North Island College offers awards of up to $2,000 for international students upon program entry and during their studies.

English Proficiency Award Language Pathway Award

High School Pathway Award Regional Award Pathway Award

$500 - $1,500 IELTS 6.5 - 8 overall $1,000 Students from one of NIC's language pathway partners schools

$1,000 - $2,000 Students from one of our partner high schools on Vancouver Island

$500 - $1,000 Students from select countries and programs