North Island College serves a population of 160,000 within a geographic region of 80,000 square kilometres, including Northern Vancouver Island and the B.C. mainland coast from Desolation Sound to Klemtu. This region encompasses six school districts: Central Coast, Alberni, Comox Valley, Campbel...
+North Island College serves a population of 160,000 within a geographic region of 80,000 square kilometres, including Northern Vancouver Island and the B.C. mainland coast from Desolation Sound to Klemtu. This region encompasses six school districts: Central Coast, Alberni, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Vancouver Island West and Vancouver Island North.
The college operates four regional campuses: Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni and Port Hardy. In addition, the college operates four learning centres: Ucluelet, Cortes Island, Gold River and Bella Coola. Students may access a broad range of learning opportunities, which include college preparatory, academic/university transfer, career, vocational and trades training programs.
About Distance Learning at North Island College
Some courses may be taken without attending at a campus or centre. Instructors and students at different locations communicate by telephone, mail, fax and computer. Although students do not attend regularly scheduled classes, some science lab activities may be scheduled and require student attendance.
Online Delivery Method
Online learning is an option for students who wish to learn in their own environment using technology and/or the Internet. Online learning allows students to learn on their own time and convenience while also connecting with others. Course materials are available online and technology is used to communicate with peers and instructors, and to submit assignments. Online courses also require students to order textbooks.
Online courses may be lock step or flexible.
The majority of online courses are offered through BCcampus. BCcampus is an online educational service that connects students and online courses across British Columbia. NIC students, as well as students from other institutions in BC, may register in NIC and other BC post-secondary institution courses through BCcampus.
Find out more about North Island College by visiting www.nic.bc.ca or by calling 1-800-715-0914.
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