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Admission to NIC

Once you have chosen your program, determine your eligibility by reviewing the admission requirements outlined for your desired program. Then, simply gather the necessary information and prepare to apply!

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Choose your program of study

Check the available intakes and additional admission requirements.

Apply online

Go to educationplannerbc.ca to submit your online application along with your supporting documents.

Make the tuition payment

Our admissions team will assess your documents and send you a Letter of Invitation. Follow the steps in the letter to submit any outstanding documents and make the tuition deposit payment to secure your seat in the program.

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Apply for study permit

Submit your study permit application together with Letter of Acceptance.

Minimum Admission Requirement

• 18 years of age prior to or within the first term of study • High school graduation or equivalent • Meet the minimum English proficiency requirement (see below) • Post-graduate programs require successful completion of minimum 3-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institution • You may be required to meet other academic and admission requirements for your chosen program (for example: Grade 11 math)

Do I need a counselor/agent?

If you are from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka or Nigeria, you are required to work with an NIC authorized consultant. NIC collaborates with numerous recognized education and immigration consultants around the world who can assist with application, admission and preparation for studies at NIC. Visit our website to find an agent.

What English language scores do I need?

If you meet requirements academically but don’t meet the English requirements, you may be offered conditional admission through one of our English language pathway schools. Check out the list of pathway schools on page 8, or visit our website.

BC Curriculum

English 12 C Academic IELTS

Overall 6.0 All sections 5.5 minimum TOEFL iBT TOEFL (Code 8538)

80 no subsection below 19 550 CAEL PTE Academic Duolingo English Test

60 and Writing 60

54 overall, no component less than 46 105 overall