Get Started in High School

Dual credit is an opportunity for high school students to begin post-secondary programs and courses while they are still in high school. Most dual credit students are Grade 12 students that take a program or course in their second semester (February) of their Grade 12 year.

Why consider dual credit?

Š College tuition fees may be covered by your school district Š Receive credit for both high school and college.

For example, if a student completes a 3-credit course at NIC, they will be granted a certain number of credits at their high school and 3 credits at NIC. Š Courses are transferable to most universities - you will receive transfer credit for dual credit courses Š Dual credit courses may align with your high school block schedule Š Test drive college while getting support from your high school and NIC Š Lighten your course load in your first year of post-secondary Š Get a head start with trades training and begin your apprenticeship as soon as you graduate Š Complete an NIC certificate while in high school to start your career right after graduation

I would highly recommend high school students look at Youth Train in Trades. It's an awesome opportunity to explore your interests and earn college credit while you're finishing high school.

Kaleb Link Youth Train in Trades student

How to Apply

1. Meet with your career counsellor in Grade 10 or 11 2. Meet with an NIC Student Recruiter-Advisor to explore course and program options 3. Work with your career counsellor to ensure you meet course or program requirements 4. Fill out the appropriate application forms and submit them to your career counsellor 5. Have questions? Email: dualcredit@nic.bc.ca